The fun thing about the internet is that you can connect
with people from all over the world. I've been trying to boost the number of 'likes'
on my Facebook author page (www.facebook.com/marcialeelaycock) lately, so I've
been running contests now and then for a free book. I was a little dismayed but then delighted
that one of the winners was from Tasmania - that small island just off the
coast of Australia. I was dismayed because I knew the postage would likely be
more than the value of the book, but then delighted to think that one of my
books would make its way to such a far-off place.
That's the fun thing about books too - they can and do
travel. When I published my first book, a collection of devotions published in
a local newspaper, I was amazed at where the book ended up. I thought it would
be strictly a local effort, purchased by readers who knew me in the area where
I lived. Then one day I received an email from India. A pastor there had been
taking courses at a Bible College in Canada and someone had given him a copy of
Spur of the Moment. He read it and then sent it to his son in England. That
young man emailed to say the book arrived when he was particularly discouraged
and he wanted to tell me how much it had helped him.
India! England! And now
Tasmania! A long way from a small town in central Alberta Canada.
It makes me think of that scripture verse that says, "Now
to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church
and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen" (Ephesians
3:20-21).
Never underestimate the power and reach of our Lord. He will
accomplish his purposes through us, no matter how small our imaginations.
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Marcia's new novel, A Tumbled Stone has just been released. Visit her website at www.vinemarc.com
"he will accomplish his purposes." I feel like I should say"snap",Marcia. We've been studying Acts in Bible Study and this morning we came to the end of the book. The take away message? "God's purposes will be accomplished -- despite shipwreck, illness, persecution. . ."
ReplyDeleteGlad your book is going around the world.
Wow Marcia! How did I miss you on FB? I'm also trying to boost my membership on my author page (www.facebook.com/Shirley.M.Corder). I've 'liked' the page now. Please reciprocate? Thanks. And thanks for the article. How exciting to have your
ReplyDeletebook literally half way across the world!
Marcia, it's wonderful how we can connect with others around the world. I'm glad your books are travelling to all corners of the world :)
ReplyDeleteI'm always delighted like you too, Marcia, when my books turn up in odd spots - even on ebay!! But just one comment from an Aussie about Tasmania - although I probably should leave this to Mary Hawkins, who lives there! Yes it is a small island off the south coast of Australia, but it is also and actual state of Australia, just like Queensland or New South Wales etc. It's a great place to visit too, with lovely folk and lovely scenery!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments, all. Shirley, I'll like your page right away. And Jo-Anne, thanks for clarifying about Tas. Sure hope I get to see it in person some day. :)
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