(Excerpt from my journal)
I’m writing a novel, Girl From the Woods (unofficial title). My main characters are Annie and Jonah. He finds her in the woods and… (well, I won’t give any more away because I don’t want to spoil it.)
My intention for writing this novel:
- Who am I writing this novel for?
- Women ages 16 to 40
- She is struggling with relationships
- Has family or friends who’ve been murdered or committed suicide
- She feels abandoned and alone
- She wants to learn how to overcome that kind of grief
- She wants to learn how to overcome doubts and self-sabotage to better her life and that of her relationships and family
- What do I wish her to understand?
- She isn’t alone
- With the right tools and skills, she can change her life and have peace and joy
- How do I wish to help her through this book?
- I want to connect with her through my characters. Many of the issues she struggles with will be character struggles as well.
- I would like the characters to learn and grow, build strong relationships, and, through them, help my readers find new ways to understand and overcome.
- What do I wish to teach in this book?
- How to heal a broken heart
- How to forgive
- How to pray
- How to change perspectives
- Where to turn for peace
- What problems or issues do I wish to solve or address in this book?
- Betrayal by parents, other family members, or friends
- Death of a loved one
- Miscommunication
- Betrayal from a lover
- Repentance from sin
- How do I want to empower my readers through reading this book?
- To come away with a clear understanding that she has all the power she needs, given to her by God, to change her perspective and her outcome in life
- To find and have joy despite her circumstances
It’s such a privilege to share a glimpse into the heart behind Girl From the Woods. Writing a novel isn’t just about creating a story—it’s about forging a connection with readers, offering them a safe space to explore their emotions and struggles through the eyes of relatable characters. For me, Annie and Jonah are more than fictional personalities; they are vessels for healing, growth, and hope. Through their journeys, I hope to remind readers of their own innate strength and the light that can guide them through life’s darkest moments.
This novel is deeply personal to me, shaped, in part, by my own experiences and a desire to offer something meaningful to those who feel abandoned or overwhelmed by grief. The topics I’m weaving into the narrative—betrayal, loss, forgiveness, and healing—are universal yet deeply intimate. My prayer is that each woman who picks up this book will feel seen and understood, as though the pages were written just for her.
Ultimately, Girl From the Woods is about transformation. It’s about turning pain into power and finding peace even when life feels broken. I want readers to close the book not just with a sense of satisfaction from the story but with a renewed sense of purpose in their own lives. There is hope, there is healing, and there is joy waiting to be discovered—and it’s my deepest wish that Annie and Jonah’s story can serve as a guide to finding it.
I’m excited to write Annie and Jonah’s story and pray God is with me.
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