Have you ever read someone’s writing who uses a lot of capital letters and exclamation points? I have learned through an editor that that is unnecessary if you are a good writer. The choice of your words should carry the power of your story.

When I first released my novel, The Shattered Vase, I felt as if it should be an exclamation mark to the world. I couldn’t fathom why everyone didn’t just stop and buy it immediately. Why people where not clamoring to post glowing reviews was beyond my comprehension.

I was getting to be a bit obnoxious. (Well, okay, maybe more than a bit)

A lot of my friends were waiting until the print version came out and that will be a little bit. They wanted to have a signed copy. I love my friends, so that is fine. That gives me an excuse to meet up with each and every one of them.

I take my promotional materials with me everywhere. I hand them out at Christmas parties, at church events and singles get together’s. I try not to be overbearing about it.

This week I talked with my friend, Jeremiah, who was one of my friends who actually bought the e-book. As we were talking I mentioned a friend I used to have which I walked away from. The reason I walked away from her is because she was always trying to sell me something. She was in an MLM company and her world revolved around this company.

Now, let me be straight with you. My novel is not about any product. It is truly about God, so if you are wanting your life to revolve around a product then please, go sign up with a MLM company. They have the ability to monopolize your life! Some of them are also amazing opportunities for income growth and networking.

As I was reflecting on my friendship with her, I realized that she was an exclamation point for her product. I think that may be necessary in the MLM world but is it so necessary when you have a God inspired novel?

I don’t think so. God knows who needs to read The Shattered Vase. He will put it in their hands and lead them to the truths that He has revealed in this book.

As I slowly climbed down from my throne I realized  my book was important but it was still vital that I showed my friends how much I loved them by commenting on their posts. As I did this the love that God has placed in my heart for my friends grew.

I may still have days when I am an exclamation point for my novel, The Shattered Vase, but my goal is to glorify God’s sacrifice, Jesus Christ, not any work that I have done. It is the power of this sacrifice which defines my life and my story.