Do you have a dream that won’t go away, no matter how busy life gets, how blessed you already feel, or how many obstacles seem to block the way?
I hope so, because each of us has a purpose and a passion that’s uniquely our own. Regardless of whether others understand it or embrace it, until we follow the dream in our heart, we may never feel fulfilled.
To help you focus on making your goal your reality, I invite you to participate in the Dreams That Won’t Let Go Blog Contest!
It’s simple:
1) Go to my website blog at http://www.StacyHawkinsAdams.com/blog and comment on the Dreams That Won’t Let Go Blog Contest post.
2) Write a paragraph or two about a deep desire that has a hold on your heart.
3) Share one lesson you learned, or a message you received, from reading “Dreams That Won’t Let Go” that will help you move a step closer to realizing your dream.
You MUST complete both Steps 2 and 3 to be eligible for a prize. If you haven’t read the novel, buy your copy today!
This book is a quick read, and in its pages you’ll discover how siblings Reuben, Indigo and Yasmin deal with secrets from the past that could tear them apart, or be the truth they need to strengthen their family, break unhealthy patterns, and realize their dreams.
DEADLINE is Feb. 12, 2010.
I’ll personally read every entry, along with two independent judges, who will help me decide which three entries are compelling enough to win these prizes:
Prize One: A telephone chat with me about your writing goals (if you’re an aspiring writer) or about the plots and themes in Dreams That Won’t Let Go and my other novels.
Prize Two: A free session with career and life coach Helena Nyman
http://www.executivecenterofexcellence.com
Prize Three: A set of planning and purpose nonfiction books that will help you craft a plan to reach your goal.
These prizes are similar to those given away during last month’s Facebook Launch Party for Dreams That Won’t Let Go. Here’s a second chance to win, simply by sharing your hopes and dreams, and in the process, inspiring others.
Read the novel, and enjoy!
(Remember, the deadline is Feb. 12!)
Tags: book, contest, desire, dreams, inspiration, prizes, write
Hi Stacy,
I have two deep desires that have holds on my heart:
1. the desire to have all my siblings in one place before my mother passes away. My mother is 85 years old and had 12 children. We have never all been int he same place at the same time! I am number 10 of 12, and my older 2 siblings were grown and on their own when I was born. I knew they existed, but I never actually “saw” my brother until the Christmas before my 18th birthday!. I tried to have a reunion in 1992 when there were 11 living siblings, but only 9 showed up. My mother was surprised and elated, but I still felt the whole with the 2 missing siblings. I tried again in 2001, by then another sibling had died, and still only 8 of the 10 showed up. What do you think it will take to get us all together?
2. The second desire is to write my life story. I have a lot to tell. I started journaling a while ago, but stopped because I promised myself I would not write the book if God did not get the glory in it. My life has had a lot of hills and valleys, and st some low points I could not see how God would be glorified. Through it all, I have held onto my faith and I believe I am suppose to write it in segments. Any advise you can give me to help get started would be appreciated. I’ve read both your series, the Speak to My heart set and the Someday List set. Both spoke to me and I have given copies to others.
God bless you,
Roberta
Hi Stacy, I’m sorry I had to miss your book signing at Haywood’s Salon. I’d planned to be there amongst the excitement, but my daughter’s track meet preempted it. I’m sure you know how that goes.
I just ordered books 2 and 3 of the Jubilant series from Amazon. It’s a little too late for me to enter the contest, but I know it will be very interesting for you and your judges to read the various dreams and goals of your readers.
Get you milk, bread, and eggs, and stay warm!
1. My deep desire is to write poetry and play the guitar. I have been struggling and attempting to obtain this dream. But I feel like this is something that God placed on my heart so that I can allow others to experience poetry. In our society there are so many negative novels and writing out there that Christians need a place that they can come to, to enjoy spoken word/poetry. My desire is to one day own a café that will be that spot.
2. When reading this novel, I was faced with the desire to want to be truthful about life and my family relationships. So many times we get caught up in putting on a façade for so many that we truly forget the truth. Dreams That Won’t Let Go helped me realize that sometimes the truth may be painful but in order to heal your inner soul, the truth is necessary. When reading this book, I was faced with a challenge to continue to pursue my dream in writing poetry and possibly writing a novel. I have made up in my mind that as long as God is with me, no one can be against me. The thing that is encouraging to me is that this book showed me that our past can definitely not define our futures. There are so many things that we hold inside that various individuals have done or said to us. Those things hold us hostage and can definitely keep us from obtaining our dreams. Reuben was the character that my heart truly went out to. He wanted to be this perfect person, but he was struggling with so many fears of his past. He struggled with what his mom said to him and that caused his life to be in bondage. When he gave his past over to God and was honest with his family, his dreams became realities.
Hi Stacy!
I have to say that Dreams that Won’t Let Go and Worth a Thousand Words touched me to the core of my heart and soul. Your words inspired by God truly hit home for me. It was like Indigo was living out certain parts of my life in more ways than one and Yasmin wouldn’t let anything stand in her way. I read these books in one sitting. AWESOME!
It’s so funny how God places something in your heart before you have truly recognized it to be just that–God’s gift to you and your life’s purpose. It was just like that for me. Since I learned how to read I could not put a book down. You would always catch me reading whenever, wherever. Since I was in the 1st grade, my teacher asked the class, what do you want to be when you grow up. My answer was an author. At that time (it was 1990) my FAVORITE author was Ann M. Martin, the author of the Babysitter’s Club book series and Ten Kids, Not Pets. I think I almost collected all those books and then some! Lol! But those books were great and cherish them because wholesome books like those are extinct, if not close to extinction. I have been writing since I was in the 2nd grade, when the Academic Excellence Program (AEP) was still around. My teacher for that program, Beth Reis was the best. It was in through this program that I learned how to put my imagination on paper. And every time I read my stories in class, Ms. Reis would always belt out a laugh that would always catch me off guard, but let me know she understood and enjoyed it. thank God for her.
Writing IS my passion. A passion only God could place in my heart. He is the only one that can give me the vivid imagination to think of scenarios and characters. He is the only God who has blessed me with the ability to see, literally, the words come to life as if I were watching a movie. Words are so powerful. Even much more powerful when those words are inspired by God. It has a deep hold in my heart and won’t let go. I know that it is God telling me, urging me, to get to it. He has confirmed it over and over and over again to me: I’ve known and created you; I sanctified you; I ordained you. To write. To lead My children, lost and found, to Me. I am His mouth piece, His instrument. I have something to say.
Like Indigo and Yasmin’s quests and desires to becoming a photographer and model, I want to be a writer. Even after being diagnosed with glaucoma and resigning from her position as an intern, with the advice from her family, she continued to take photographs not knowing God was preparing her for something great. As soon as I finished reading this story, I prayed that I would be able to have that same confidence and trust in God, like Indie, knowing that He is preparing me and the drive like Yasmin to make sure the dream not only stays alive, but comes to life. I have been writing everyday since. It truly inspired me. I cried, cheered, and prayed right along with the characters. Shoot, I even took notes and highlighted some words of wisdom/advice your characters shared with her so that I can remember it.
I am on my way. I am a step closer. I have confidence. I have God to lead me.
Thank you for these books and the opportunity to share my dreams.
Tracey Bessard