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Here Goes Something New!

July 16, 2016 by Sheri

Hello to all my friends. Here goes something new.

A lot of you know that I’m writing a novel, have been for years now. Well, you might say things are getting serious. Several life-altering things happened this year:

  • I got married and moved to Arkansas
  • I completed Ted Dekker’s writing course, The Creative Way, which includes working with his editor, Erin Healy
  • I signed up for the American Christian Fiction Writers conference in August. Which means I will actually meet Ted. And pitch my book to editors.

Part of Ted’s writing course is focused on connecting with an audience. He talks about helping people find my work and know who I am. As I pondered these things, I was startled and kind of frightened to realize that I am actually writing for Mennonites, at least in part. It’s startling because my novel is young adult fantasy. I don’t know of any other conservative Mennonites publishing fantasy or young adult. (I’d love to meet them if you find any)

When my dream to write this genre began, I assumed I was writing for teens, young adults, and adults who like character driven stories, but not really Mennonites.

God poked me and casually mentioned that Mennonites are also teens, young adults, and even some adults who like character driven stories. I’ve met dozens of fantasy-loving Mennonites. I’m sure some of you are just that.

And that brings me to the point of this post(and this new blog).

I need your help. Would you help me find these fantasy/YA loving Mennonites?

For those of you who aren’t Mennonite at all and wondering where you fit into this, I need your help too, just as much. If you like fantasy, or even if you don’t, would you help me find other fantasy lovers?

Or maybe I should say, help them find me. I don’t want to just write stories I love; I want people to read them and love them too.

Here’s what I need you to do.

I’m starting an email list, and I’ll be sending out excerpts from my book (maybe some sneak peeks into the next one), updates on progress, thoughts about writing, and other things to help you get to know me and my story. To join that list simply add your email address below!

I’ll be updating this blog regularly with what’s going on in my writing life.

You can also find images from my stories on Pinterest under Sheri Yutzy. Look for Seal up the Stars, Waves of the Sea, and Chambers of the South. (Or just hit the Pinterest button below.)

Thank you all for your beautiful support. I have heard only encouragement about my dream to publish this story. I couldn’t do it without you!

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About Sheri

Here Goes Something New!

Hi, I'm Sheri Yutzy. I love forests under the night sky, trying new foods, and drinking Irish tea.
I'm married to a musician who looks good in black, mama to two toddlers who love to eat, and happy resident of a Cape Cod cottage in Ohio.
I write YA fantasy and am acquisitions editor at sparkflashfiction.com.
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I know, it looks like I’ve only read fantasy thi I know, it looks like I’ve only read fantasy this year. This is not true, but they do make such lovely pictures. 🤩 Fantasy, especially YA fantasy, is the genre of my heart, and since my bookshelf space is limited, I tend to buy more of them. Did I mention they’re pretty?😅

⛸️Wishtress, by @nadinebrandes 

🌊A River Enchanted, by @beccajross

🏇The Scorpio Races, by @maggie_stiefvater

🌲The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, by N.K. Jemisin

🐉League of Dragons, by @naominovik

Have you read any of these?

Can you name five books you’ve loved this year?
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My best tip for finding magic everywhere?
Go out and catch a few children.
Release them in your backyard.
Let them rummage in your cupboards and tiptoe into your bedroom with their treasures.
In the morning you’ll smell daffodils everywhere.
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What is a day for? I found myself pondering this q What is a day for?
I found myself pondering this question as I meditated on Scripture this morning. I love to achieve things, and sometimes I get lost in the maze of caring for little ones while wanting to get something—anything—done. I’m living a dream life, saving money every day (by not using daycare😅). Half the time it feels too good to be true, the other half it is just too real and never seems to end.
But this morning I was seeking silence before God and it occurred to me that what I was doing was the point of my days. I am here to love Him and be loved, and show my children how to love Him and be loved. And I can do that to better effect because of the many tiny tasks they need me to do for them. They’ll see His love in how I prepare their food, teach songs, finally make the Playdough they’ve been begging for.
It’s the task of my life, and when these children are moved away, it will remain my task.
How lovely is that?
What are ways you let God show you He loves you?
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