Take the Next Step Towards your Dreams!

I am happy to announce my very first Kindle Giveaway!

During December 2012, when you buy a copy of The Winter Letter (for Kindle or Paperback) from Amazon AND email your receipt to thewinterletter@gmail.com, I will put your name in for a drawing to win a free Kindle Paperwhite. Ever person who buys in December is eligible, even Amazon Prime members who borrow the book and send me the receipt are eligible!

Oh, and did I mention that this month I have special pricing on the Kindle version. Instead of the normal $7.99 price tag, I’ve dropped the price to $4.99!

So, head on over to Amazon and purchase your copy, email me the receipt, and let’s get rollin!

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I (Dustan) will announce The Winner on Christmas Day!

Have you ever started writing a book but got stuck in the middle? Have you ever banged out a few pages in giddy thrill just to forget about it when life and bills came banging at your door? Ever wanted to slam your head against the table repeatedly (maybe that’s just me) wondering if this book will ever be finished? Have you caught yourself wonderfing if this some stupid pipe dream? How will I ever finish my book?

Yeah, me too.

I cannot tell you how many books I started and abandoned back when I first started writing. I was so confused as to who I was as a writer (and a person) that my hard drive was full of completely undeveloped ideas. I’d get an amazing thought, run to the keyboard, type a few thousand words (or a few hundred) and never touch it again. At that point, actually finishing seemed like the hardest thing in the world, but then I grew inside a bit and discovered a few tricks to help me finish my novel, The Winter Letter.

So, I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve learned with you. Here are a few tips to help you move forward and finally finish that book.

Recently, two very good friends of mine (Wesley & Ashley Calvert of Jackson, TN) lost their little baby girl. Carlie Wren (which means ‘free bird’) was born too early, and instead of landing, the little bird flew straight to heaven. I heard about Carlie’s flight while I was in London, and it literally floored me.

A few days later I was able to contact Ashley online. Although they know Carlie still exist and is with the Lord, their heartbreak from losing her was understandably potent. On top of the physical and emotional struggle, Ashley and Wesley were forced to take off over a month of work, and even with insurance the medical bills soared into the thousands of dollars. This creates a new strain and a pressure to rush through grieving and get back to work, which is ridiculous. Yes, we must move forward, but time is required.

After I got off the line with Ashley I asked God to help them through this. How I wish I had the money to pay off their bills, but alas I do not. I felt so helpless, so far away, and with no way of contributing. Then, it hit me…