I have to admit, over the past few years I have been an author, I have had some discouraging moments. After all, when you have lots of people looking at a book and then find out grammar mistakes still made it into the final version, it is hard. When someone bashes my book, it is hard. When I look at all the hours I put into a book and the sales are not happening, it is hard. It is on those days I have to remember my prayer for every book.

My prayer is that one person is brought closer to God for each book. If one person is drawn closer, it is worth it.

The past year, while full of many wonderful things, has not been kind to my writing schedule. I have been discouraged about my lack of progress. However, yesterday, I was given a gift: the largest royalties check I have ever received.

It still is pretty small and is much smaller than any paycheck, but I am so grateful. Just when I was feeling discouraged, God sent a blessing.

Today, I want to pass some of that blessing onto you. You can enter to win a $5 Amazon gift card.