Fun, Exciting News–A Little Happy for a Monday!

by Julie Agee, in category Creative Projects, Other

My husband bought me flowers, dark chocolate, and an organic grassfed, lean steak (I’ve given up red meat, and pork on a day-to-day basis). This event is definitely worth celebrating with a little splurge–I think I ate 4 oz. total of the delish New York Strip steak.

Nope–It’s not our Anniversary, Birthday or any such fun life event that you can even imagine.

This celebration actually involves an ending of sorts.

I’ve been working on a project that has taken me 1 year and 4 months to complete only the 1st part.

On Friday, the 24th at 2:22 PM I completed the 1st rough draft of a non-fiction book that will hopefully be ready for publishing sometime this year.

I might have cried some happy tears of shear joy! I know I did some dancing around, and I may have wore a silly-ear-to ear smile for a while.

Yes, the 1st draft is down–and now the really hard work begins. I received the Preface and the First Chapter back from editing. So on Saturday I began the 1st revision of the rough draft. I sure hope that it doesn’t take me another year and 4 months to complete this step. Ha!

I honestly never thought I would be a writer; certainly never entertained the thought of writing a book. When I was stuck at home for almost 1 year and a half due to healing from the colostomy reversal, and I had one publisher inquire about publishing 1 single devotional—I thought the next step was to write a book???

Who does that?

One day I will share all of the funny things I did wrong on this writing journey, but I’ll postpone that for later because I’m sure that I am still making journalistic faux pas.

Today let’s just simmer in the joy of knowing that one milestone has been reached and more are in the works! Let’s celebrate that for the day!

27 thoughts on “Fun, Exciting News–A Little Happy for a Monday!”

  1. That is awesome Julie! I am so excited for you and can’t wait to hold your book in my hands, close to my heart! Here’s to strength to finish the journey! ❤️

    2. I will always be proud to say Julie Rentz Agee is my friend…author of a book or not, you have written a story without picking up a pen or typing one letter…I love you…

  3. Wow!!! I know a “real” writer!!! You are one of the most real, authentic people I’ve ever met! I’m so happy with you! I can only imagine the people God will speak to through your obedience!! Blessings, my sister! I love you!

    1. You are not kidding—and I’m slow to get my thoughts down!????????????‍♀️????

  6. I cannot wait to read it when it’s ready. Congratulations on this and the best step ????

  7. ???? #1 Best seller!! I will be in line to purchase my copy. I love you!!????????????

  8. As I think back on the last year and some months, there is something like a slideshow forming in my mind – not pictures, but events in your family’s life. God has so amazingly guided you in this journey! I am so thankful to Him that you and your family came into our lives! ????????

  9. So proud of you sweet girl! We have some really great memories! Writing is hard. I have been bogged down in my book too. Maybe I can get back to it soon. You certainly know how to put the “fun” in funny for sure! Love you to the moon and back! Praying your pen will be mightier than the sword as you swiftly write the rest in record time! Philippians 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

  10. Way to go, Julie!!!! So excited to read your book…can hardly wait!!! Isn’t amazing when God takes us in a new direction that we would have never dreamed of in a million years. You are touching so many lives…including mine! Thank you so much for being an encouragement to me in my new venture. You are a blessing to me!!

  11. Happy, happy day indeed!! I’m thrilled for you, and can’t wait to hear about this journey. Your joy is contagious, and I’m so blessed to know you. 🙂

  12. You’ve got my attention cause I’m a reader and I know from experience that you are a writer. I can’t wait to see what a God is going to do through this chapter of your life!! I have no doubt that He will guide you all the way.
    “being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will see it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
    ‭Philippians‬ ‭1:6‬ ‭

    Put my name on one of those copies! ♥️♥️

  13. Jules, I’m so proud of you! You have always been one of those people that once your mind is set on something there is no stopping you! God continues to bless you and show you he’s in charge of all outcomes! What a blessing to see you and Ben embrace opportunities that God puts in your journey! Nothing to fear when your walking in God’s foot prints! I love you sissy❤️

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