Right now I’m racing to deadline on book three in the Hidden Justice series. The book is due on November 1st. I’ll make the deadline, but it may be at 11:59 p.m. I have a way of pushing these to the last moment, and then sneaking in under the deadline. So I thought I’d give you some background on what that’s looked like over the last month. How exactly did Jaime’s story get to the point where it’ll be ready for my editor to strengthen? 
I think you might discover a pattern as you look through these photos. I’ve used a certain beverage to fuel more than a few of the words I’ve written. I’ve also enjoyed very small doses of German chocolate (thank you, Aldi!). Are you beginning to see the theme?
Jaime’s story has been very hard to write, not because I don’t know the story, but because of the underlying issue. I’ve known the plot for months. The challenge has been weaving together the storyline in a way that honors the real women who have lived Jaime’s story while pointing to our source of Hope. It’s been interesting to watch how God has walked me through a similar season of desperately needing the promise of hope — in a totally different area of life — but still, as often happens, my life is mirroring a critical piece of the heroine’s journey.
I fully believe that one reason God created me to be a writer is that it requires me to dive deep with Him and plumb depths I would avoid in any other context. He knew that one way to make me sit and think about
spiritual journeys would be to have me create them for my characters and that through that He
would be able to reach me in ways that the speed I live at wouldn’t allow. Today, in honor of Jaime’s story being 85% finished, I wanted to thank you for being on this writing journey with me by giving away a copy of the first book in the Hidden Justice series. Hayden’s story will always be special to me because it launched this series. And if you sign up for my enewsletter list, you’ll receive the prequel, Dying for Love, for free. Just use the form below.
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Although the coffee and chocolate may give you a temporary lift of energy, I think the driving force is your faith to writing gripping stories that tell a message of courage, strengths, enduring hardships and love.
So true. I was talking to my editor today about the message of faith.
Coffee, German chocolate, and God are powering you through the deadline!
Absolutely. I couldn’t do this without God and my husband!
Coffee and German chocolate may help in the natural, but really it is the power of God that helps us through all those hard things…I know if I had only those external aides, I would not have accomplished half of what I have.
Couldn’t agree more. There have been many times with this book that I’ve begged Him for wisdom and help!
Coffee and lovely German chocolate are a given need…lol and help us through most everything. I think the biggest ‘thing’ forcing you through to the end is that need to tell these stories the way the Lord wants them told. That makes you continue until you have that ‘well done’ feeling from Him!
I love that well done feeling! It makes my heart warm.
coffee and chocolate and sheer willpower
There’s definitely some willpower at play.
Oh, I’m so envious of your German chocolate! That looks so yummy! I’m glad it’s helping get you through deadline–chocolate helps a lot of things (except my waistline 😀 ) Good luck on the writing!
Now to add some exercise once this book is turned in 😉
I think you are receiving strength from God to help you meet your deadline, with a bit of help also from coffee and chocolate!
I think following God’s will is powering you on. Looking forward to reading this book.
Coffee and German chocolate, along with your God-given creativity and faith in Him are powering you through to the deadline.
It’s going to be quite the marathon to get there. 🙂
Chocolate and God are empowering you!
I’m with everyone else here: God first, coffee second and German chocolate last 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway chance Cara!
Would love to win a copy of your book Hidden Justice. I like chocolate also.
God and chocolate are powering you through to deadline! You will finish STRONG!
Chocolate, coffee, and sheer determination.
God and chocolate
God’s grace, sheer willpower, chocolate and coffee is the perfect combination to power you through Cara!
I think God is your power source.