Week 15 -"In the Waiting"

Dear Friends and Family,

Per my decision to only share posts to communicate important developments, it has been a few weeks since I last checked in. 

A great deal has happened during the past few weeks, and I would like to share some of these developments with you below:

Waiting on the Lord:

Most of you know I spent close to 36 years in Corporate America before retiring at the end of 2020.  Most of you also know I may appear to be calm, but my brain is constantly going…my body is usually not too far behind.

Recently, I spent a great deal of time in reflection and prayer because I was concerned that I might be “getting in front of God” in my quest to ensure as many people as possible are helped by my book.  I was also very “drained” due to the pre-launch, launch and post-launch activities.  I felt God was asking me to pause and rest.  I was obedient and asked God to dictate my next steps.

God kept me on “pause” for about two weeks, then a frenzy of unusual things happened…

  • A representative from one of the largest non-profit organizations in the country contacted me via LinkedIn.
    • The representative told me they had a desire to help me get my book out to others (I never met this person, and this was unsolicited)
    • During correspondence, I realized the representative is from my dad’s hometown and grew up with my three cousins in Virginia (unbelievable!)
    • He plans to align me with groups that need grief speakers
  • A CEO of an author support organization contacted me via LinkedIn. I was initially skeptical, but realized this person also wanted to help me (again, this was unsolicited).
    • During a 15-minute meeting (because she is so busy), this person connected me with two outstanding marketing representatives who people only know through “word-of-mouth”.
      • I actually hired one of these marketing representatives, focused on marketing my book across the entire US to a targeted audience.
      • By the way, did I mention that the marketing representative also lost both of his parents and is not only extremely knowledgeable and productive, but also very patient and kind.
    • The CEO also offered to send a post regarding my book to her 22K+ connections on LinkedIn (this was completed promptly, as promised)

There are at least three other unexplainable developments that occurred right after my waiting period.  Oh, by the way, did I mention that all these developments also occurred within just two weeks, the same period of time God placed me on “pause”?!!!  God is so Good!!

Book Events Recap:
  • October 21st – Atlanta Writers Club “Member Moment” Event
    • I had the pleasure of sharing my journey as an author and the details of my book on the campus of Georgia State University – Dunwoody.
    • I was also able to network with some wonderful authors and hear about their writing journeys and latest book(s).
  • October 24th – Keller Williams (KW) Grief Presentation
    • I was invited to give a presentation focused on grief and my personal journey at a local KW office.
    • I truly enjoyed interacting with the attendees after the presentation and hearing about their personal grief journeys.
  • November 4th – AWC Conference Book Fair
    • What a great opportunity to sell my book and network with many authors (some I previously met at the AWC Member Moment Event)
Me at the AWC Book Fair

  • I will be taking a break from book events until after the holidays – Continue to check the Events tab for 2024 dates.

Prayer Request:

Please pray for those who are grieving, especially those who have lost loved ones during the Israel-Hamas war.

What’s On Your Mind?

Please share any comments or feedback via the Comments section…Thank You!

My Ask of You:

  • Please join me in the prayer above.
  • Please plan to attend as many of my upcoming Public Book Signing Events as you can.

Upcoming Events: 

  • Check the Events tab at the end of this year for 2024 events.

Thank you for your support and prayers… 

“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

6 thoughts on “Week 15 – “In the Waiting””

  1. Tandreia Bellamy

    “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!”
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

  2. Dorothy cole

    Kelli, so happy for you. God is moving on and upward.
    Have a blessed Holiday, Thanksgiving and Christmas. 🙏🏾♥️

    1. kjoyner

      Thank you so much, Dorothy. I certainly think of you and the other wonderful individuals at Westminster Presbyterian Church of Detroit as family! All the best to you and yours and enjoy your holidays as well!

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