Congrats to a Friend!
November 12, 2007
Jill Eileen Smith is a name that you will soon find on the cover of a new novel.
I met Jill via American Christian Fiction Writers almost two years ago. She offered me her time to look over part of a proposal, and the feedback she gave me was instrumental in my finding an agent. This past fall I met her in person at the ACFW conference in Dallas. We were able to talk over dinner before the awards ceremony and then on our way to the airport the next day. I knew then that there was a potential publisher interested in her series on the wives of David.
Jill’s story is one of patience. She’s been writing for over twenty years, waiting for God’s “yes” for a very long time. She’s quite an example to the rest of us who are still waiting and longing. As a fellow writer, I am so excited for her. Click here for the news in her own words.
David is one of my favorite Bible characters, and I look forward to reading the stories of Micah, Abigail, and Bathsheba once they come out. Congrats again, Jill!
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3 Responses to “Congrats to a Friend!”
What fantastic news! I remember meeting Jill at ACFW also, and she was such a nice lady. Nice to hear of someone else who’s had to hang in there for a long time. Gives us all encouragement.
Congratulations to Jill! She’s a terrific example of perserverance!
That’s really cool! What a great lesson to us all!