In the past two months, I had been starting to think about the idea of starting a Writers' Circle. 'Cos I was inspired by how C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and a bunch of kakis would go for a drink of beer and discuss about writing.

I think it was Tolkien who inspired Lewis to start writing children's literature. But Lewis did so well with Narnia, that Tolkien got jealous, and didn't talk to poor Lewis until Tolks came up with Lord of the Rings. Then Mr. Tolks was very happy. And the two were good friends again.

Anyway! Something very gobsmacking just happened. A sis from my same church suddenly posted this comment:

Hello,

I'm a fellow member in the church, currently in tertiary. Anyhow, thought you'd be interested in the "First Time Writers & Illustrators Publishing Initiative 2009" by MDA. It's for the Children Category.

Check it out at www.bookcouncil.sg

Regards,
Denise :)

Whoa. As Clarence would say, "All right, bay-bee!"

Children's book! Hmm. Time to assemble a task force! See what we can do! Pens ready! Tablets up! Forward march! This is ... Spartaaaah!!!

(Hey, I think even Spartans dig children's books...)

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It's very interesting. When God calls you to do something, often you are totally unqualified or don't have the necessary skills, knowledge or resources. But it seems to be God's habit to choose the things that are not, to shame the things that are. So that none can boast of their own strength.

And it's thrilling to see how God suddenly plonks a signpost right from nowhere in front of me, telling me directly where to go.

Lord, You know, You totally and absolutely rock. P. Daddy rocks! ;)