One Chapter Down!!

Hi all, I just wanted to let you know that I have actually made some tangible progress on my quest to pen my first novel.  Guess what?? (drum roll please……)

I finished my first chapter!!!  I can not begin to even tell you how excited I am to have accomplished this milestone, especially since I have been “writing” this one chapter since January ’08, but I digress…  The important thing is I wrote it, submitted it to my critique group, and got very positive responses to it (as well as some excellent critiques that are sure to make it shine when I polish it).

My next step is to push forward with Ch. 2.  Hopefully soon, I will be done with my first 3 chapters, then I can REALLY celebrate.

Thanks for your continued blessings and encouragement,
~La-Tessa

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  1. Victoria Wells

    Hey La-Tessa!

    Congrats on completing your first chapter! Keep on getting up girlfriend!

    Victoria

    17 August, 2008
  2. Estelle Harte

    You have a great start on your book! I can’t wait to read the whole thing. 😉

    17 August, 2008
  3. LaConnie

    Hi Soror:

    The site looks great!!

    Can’t wait to see ALL the chapters in print one day.

    YID,
    LaConnie

    17 August, 2008
  4. DeeDee Sigee

    I love you new website and congrats on finishing your first chapter. Remember, one chapter at a time. Keep writing.

    DeeDee

    17 August, 2008
  5. Toshia B.

    Congrats on your first chapter. I am a huge fiction romance fan and have a plethora of books at home. So I look forward to reading your first book and getting it signed.

    17 August, 2008
  6. Bonnie

    Yeah, I want an Autograph on mine when thIs book is done.
    Did you hear that? Autograph.
    Doncha just love the sound of the word?…
    Keep writing my friend – wedge time into the day to DO IT.
    Bonnie

    18 August, 2008
  7. La-Tessa

    Thanks to all of you for your encouragement; & Bonnie, you already know yours will be one of the very first I send out 🙂

    18 August, 2008
  8. Savannah

    Congrats! And remember–NO EDITING! Gotta get it written before you can edit!

    *cheers you on*

    Sav

    18 August, 2008
  9. Marilyn Quail

    Hey Cousin,

    Congrats on that first chapter. Just keep at it – daily. Success is on the horizon. I too am an avid reader (no romance though I support you whole heartedly and will buy and read your book just because I love you) and find it most relaxing. Hope there are no further problems with your website. It looks great, but I know unexpected challenges can send one reeling. I’m there now. Let God direct your path. Love you and keep it up.

    Marilyn

    18 August, 2008
  10. EVELYN

    HI TESSA
    JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH YOUR MOTHER, AND I HAD TO CHECK THIS OUT FOR MYSELF. I HAVE YOUR PROM PICS IN MY OLD WALLET AND I HAD TO CHECK THEM OUT TO BE SURE THIS WAS YOU AND IT IS, I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO GODLY PROUD, I REMEMBER WHEN, FROM BACK IN YOUR LITTLE GIRL DAYS AND I AM HERE TO SEE YOU IN YOUR BIG FAMOUS WOMAN DAYS. OH MY!!, OH MY!!, OH MY. WHAT A JOY. I AM SCREAMING, AS YOU CAN TELL, (ALL CAPS), WITH JOY. CONGRATS ALL AROUND, FAMILY LIFE AND CAREER LIFE AND BEYOND. YOU GO GIRL. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    5 September, 2008