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Jody L. Collins's avatar

The most eagerly anticipated book of the decade(s). Books take the time they take, and? your writing will be/is richer for all the sidetracks, detours and very long deep potholes along the way.

It will be well worth the wait, my friend...and I cannot hink of a better hand-holder than Kris Camealy....

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Tresta Payne's avatar

Haha! Thanks for your encouragement and enthusiasm, Jody ; )

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Lara d'Entremont's avatar

This is so exciting!! I cannot wait to read this book. You’re truly one of my favourite authors.

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Tresta Payne's avatar

Lara! That's such a kind thing to say ; ) Thank you for your encouragement, as one who's done this before me.

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Aimee Guest's avatar

So excited to hear this for you Tresta!

Cheering from the sidelines!

So glad for the wisdom and guidance that God has given you along this journey!

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Sheila Dougal's avatar

Tresta, reading this makes my heart so happy! Keep writing. Your words are bring beauty into the world. I am always glad I read what you write!

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Stacy Bronec's avatar

So exciting, Tresta! I, too, feel like I need hand holding. 😂 Are you in Callie’s heart to page right now??

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Tresta Payne's avatar

I am not in Heart to Page...I wanted to jump in when she started a couple years ago but the fall has always been extra busy because of volleyball. Buuuut part of the changes in our living situation mean that I had to step down as head coach, so my fall will *theoretically* be more open. I'd love to do HTP with an eye to the next book ; )

The hand-holding is real. And I feel like I need several different types of hand-holders: emotional support hand-holders; editing hand-holders; quit your whining and do the work hand-holders.

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Stacy Bronec's avatar

I signed up for it this fall! I've wanted to do it for a couple of years, too, and this year I feel like I will have a little more time to commit to it!

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Haley Baumeister's avatar

What a Shmupdate!

And, I love how - in the course of seeking things out to collect in my newsletter - I find things that I truly end up remembering. Your essay on grief and losing your dad (in Fathom) was one of those. It's actually how I came across your writing, and was so struck by it.

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Tresta Payne's avatar

What a high compliment, coming from someone who reads and processes so much. Thank you, Haley.

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Megan Willome's avatar

I am so glad my latest book didn't come out when I started it -- a good ten years earlier. I'm glad it didn't come out even one yesr earlier than it did. You will be so glad you took the time needed. Looking so forward to reading your unnecessarily beautiful words 💛

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Ashley L Case's avatar

I love hearing about your writing/manuscript journey. And, I am grateful for all you have chosen to share with us (soon)!

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Laura B.'s avatar

I remember when I first read your words all those years ago when blogging was king, and I knew your voice was special. I cannot wait for this book to find its form and get into my hands! God’s timing is always perfect, so we will celebrate the time that went into honing the voice and words and all the love and angst that went into this book. So happy for you!

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Tresta Payne's avatar

Thank you, Laura! You are so encouraging and I appreciate your voice so much—written and spoken ; )

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Abby Ball's avatar

Tresta! This is beautiful. I love your words ❤

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Tresta Payne's avatar

Thank you, Abby ; )

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Amy Baik Lee's avatar

This is thrilling news! I look forward to hearing more about this book!

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Maribeth Barber Albritton's avatar

So thrilled to hear about your book, Tresta!! I can’t wait to read it 🤎

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Lori Harris's avatar

You go girl. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 So proud of you!

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Melody Trowell's avatar

So proud of you for not giving up. That is everything! Keep going!

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