Book Giveaway:
Fay is offering to one randomly chosen commenter a print or ebook edition of her novel STALKING WILLOW, book
#1 in the Amazing Grace series. The winner will be announced here on Friday, June 28th, between 4-6 PM EST. For convenience, please leave your contact information within your comment. Thanks!
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms by Fay Lamb
You’ve written a manuscript. The editor loved the
story, and contracted the work. Preliminary edits and galley edits have been
completed. The story has gone to print, and you’re holding a copy of your baby
in your hand.
Now, the real work begins.
Maybe you haven’t planned ahead and prepared for
the marketing aspect of your career, or perhaps, while living in the pages of
your novel, you failed to realize that publishers depend upon its authors to
market their work. Could be, like me, you did think about promoting your story,
but you’ve been busy working on other projects.
Recently, when my writing track intersected with
marketing, I realized I didn’t have time to seek for and find avenues to tell
others about the stories I’ve written. I couldn’t plan a launch party. I had no
time to contact fellow writers seeking a chance to guest on their blog, and
forget setting up book signings.
Guilt wrapped a heavy blanket around me. Stress sat
on my shoulders like a herd of elephants. The weight pushed me to my knees and
while there, I found that my strength lies not in myself, but in the arms of
the One who gave me the desire to write and the stories to tell. I begged God
to help me. I asked Him to send opportunities for me to connect with potential
readers. With a boldness born from my desperation, I asked God to further my
career. Only then did I realize if He isn’t ahead of me on the path I’ve
chosen, I shouldn’t be on it. In other words, my marketing plan became very simplified:
a daily conversation with God, down on my knees, where I request His guidance
through the doors He opens.
Instant relief.
Instant results.
My wonderful guest host for this blog, Elaine
Stock, was one of the first of many contacts that came my way prior to the
release of my current novel, Stalking
Willow. My editor announced an opportunity to attend the International
Christian Retailer’s Show in St. Louis at the end of the month. She has also
arranged radio and face-to-face interviews, and other events are in the works.
My fellow authors and friends have interviewed me for their blogs and allowed
me to guest post. From several of those venues, I’ve had readers ask to review
the book.
Since I’m daily on my knees, leaning on God’s
everlasting arms, when opportunities come my way, I don’t have to weigh them or
worry that they aren’t right for me. I can take on the interview, the blog, the
travel, and any other unique opportunities God sends my way, with the assurance
it is in His strength that I move forward. I also have the joy of knowing as I
work to promote my stories, God is allowing me to minister to others. That
knowledge makes the marketing track of my chosen career just as exciting as the
writing track.
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Meet author & editor Fay Lamb on Everyone’s Story. (Tweet This)
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Authors: does your writing
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God helps author Fay Lamb
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Author Bio:
Fay Lamb is an acquisition editor for Pelican Book Group. She also provides freelance fiction edits.
Her emotionally charged stories remind
the reader that God is always in the details. Fay has recently contracted with
Write Integrity Press for two four-book series. Stalking Willow, the first in the Amazing Grace romantic suspense series is currently available for
purchase, and Charisse, the first
release in her The Ties That Bind
contemporary romance series will be available in July, 2013. The second story
in the Amazing Grace series, Better than Revenge, is set for release
in September 2013.
Fay is a past-secretary for American
Christian Fiction Writers. She served for four years as the moderator for
ACFW’s critique group, Scribes. For her volunteer efforts for ACFW, she
received the Service Members Award in 2010. She was also a semi-finalist that
year in the ACFW Genesis Contest.
Fay and her husband, Marc, reside in
Titusville, Florida, where multi-generations of their families have lived. The
legacy continues with their two married sons and five grandchildren (with the
sixth on the way).
Connect with Fay at:
www.faylamb.com (Fay’s website and blog: On the Ledge)
www.facebook.com/fay.lamb (personal FB page)
www.facebook.com/AuthorFay (Fay’s fan page)
www.facebook.com/TacticalEd (Fay is the Tactical Editor, sharing self-editing tips)
www.twitter.com/FayLamb (Fay’s Twitter address)
http://www.writeintegrity.blogspot.com/ (Publisher)
www.faylamb.com (Fay’s website and blog: On the Ledge)
www.facebook.com/fay.lamb (personal FB page)
www.facebook.com/AuthorFay (Fay’s fan page)
www.facebook.com/TacticalEd (Fay is the Tactical Editor, sharing self-editing tips)
www.twitter.com/FayLamb (Fay’s Twitter address)
http://www.writeintegrity.blogspot.com/ (Publisher)
http://amzn.to/ZIzpFo (Amazon for print book)
Elaine: You are truly a blessing. Thank you so much for this opportunity to share.
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks so much, Fay. It's a pleasure to host you this week ♡
DeleteGreat interview. I hope I win this book--just went over and read the preview. pat at ptbradley dot com
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Pat. I can just see Fay smiling as she reads your comment. And you've made me smile with your visit!
DeleteThank you, Pat!
DeleteWonderful interview. Thanks for introducing me to an author I have not been acquainted with. I would love to win a copy of her book.
ReplyDeleteAnn Ellison
abilene_nana@yahoo.com
Nice to see you here, Ann. You're definitely in the drawing to win Fay's book. Wishing you a lovely weekend.
DeleteThank you, Ann!
DeleteSounds like a perfect marketing plan to me :)
ReplyDeleteJennifer--yes!! That's it! God's marketing plan for us! Exciting, huh?
DeleteThanks for your visit. Hope to see you again.
Thank you, Jennifer. I know you're one of those who pray for me, and I appreciated it very much.
DeleteAnother week has wrapped up here on Everyone's Story and an awesome week it has been. Fay, thank you for making this a special week. You've hooked the attention of many international viewers--and I'm sure you've inspired them all. I'm also pleased for you that you're now in the #5 slot of this blog's all-time most popular viewed segments. I pray that this will bring you many more fans, as well as bless the hearts of all those who have taken the time to read your words.
ReplyDeleteThanks too for your lovely BookGiveaway of STALKING WILLOW. And the winner is...
Ann. Yea, Ann! Both Fay & I will contact you in private emails. Enjoy the book.
Thank you, Elaine. How exciting to be #5. I'm overjoyed by the reception of your readers.
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