At Last, yes, my first novel is in print and available for any and all who are interested in pursuing having a copy to read of your very own!

I couldn't be happier than to see it in print! A moment no doubt worthy of a steak and potato dinner at Texas Road House or Cattleman’s here in Greeley... However, jumbo hot dogs were the fanfare for the evening. However, that could scarcely diminish the internalized emotion of having the first two copies of "A Love Beyond Time" arrive in yesterday's mail.

I have to think to myself and wonder... Does a person ever grow weary of such occasions? Really, does Shelton or Spielberg or any of the countless greats ever take for granted the first copy of their next work of art? As much as I hope and aspire to see this only as the first of many I do hope the feeling of accomplishment never escapes me.

When we were promoting Surenuff Moonlight our past Palomino Stallion in the show ring, as often as he won, which was more than not, I never grew weary of the feeling in those moments. Many times one may not identify the emotion as one win was only a step in a path to where we were intending to arrive at. However, each and every step and victory along the way was special to us all! So, I hope it will remain with my writing.

I recall a national essay contest I entered a few years back in which I wrote one of my more abstract short stories. I have to admit, it wasn't one of my favorites as it was so different than my norm. However, the thrill I received when I was notified that in a national competition I had won third place was beyond belief! It was open to anyone and everyone and I made it to the top three in a national competition!!! Though the check I received was anything but life changing, the idea of such placing was more than inspiring!

When I won the "Why I Love Being a Foster Parent" hands down I was again thrilled and received a bit more significant payment award for that one. Standing in the grassy forefront of the State Capital that day in May, I recall the emotion that my words had generated for the speaker when they announced my name and a small quote from the essay. Even though I realize that those present on that day probably do not know me from Adam and could pass me on the street today unbeknownst, for that moment time stood still and it was mine... All mine!

There was a rather unfortunate downside to the whole ordeal! I did not create the story, but admittedly I did assist and guide one of my kiddo's through an essay contest for a scholarship. I don't think I guided him anymore than any other parent may have, but because I had so recently been awarded this attention in the very city this scholarship was being handled through; you may be able to guess what happened. They determined I wrote the essay for him and disqualified it! It was clearly the winning essay if they had accepted it, however, they didn't. So, they instead told him he had two days to re-create the wheel. I again had to help, however this time I had to help him make it not sound so good! Can you believe it? Talk about frustrating! In the end, he won a smaller scholarship. In addition, I believe God must have agreed it wasn't all together fair as he won the drawing for a media center - including a TV and sound system. This was some sort of redemption in it all, but it was still frustrating that my gift seemed to minimize his success in that occasion.

However, on a brighter note, there have been many times I have been able to assist the boys over the years in writing assignments and encourage them in their writing to create wonderful stories, poems and reports.

So, about the book... It's available through their on-line store at www.publishamerica.com. To find it you can use my name for the author search: Sherry Lynn Lipari and again I remind everyone you have to type in the middle name as well. Just a reminder: the book title is "A Love Beyond Time".

If you would be so kind to submit book reviews at the various on line stores that offer the readers a place to make comments and give their own personal reviews, I would greatly appreciate it!!! As a new author in a world that sees thousands of new books in print each and every year, I need all the support and in-put that I can possibly get! Thank you in advance for the time and effort it takes to do this for me!!!

I am well into my next project which will be loosely based on a true story surrounding Surenuff Moonlight, our aforementioned Palomino stallion. In the meantime, I have an appointment this morning... But when I return I fully intend to offer yet another glimpse into "A Love Beyond Time" for all of those awaiting the opportunity to read it from front to back!

Have a blessed morning and remember "God is still in the process!"