Let’s take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Imagine grade-school-aged Allie with a notebook. I think it was baby blue with sparkly flowers on it. I had a story in my head called “The Land of Animals” and it was all about a girl who entered a place filled with animals.
I wrote the story by hand and my mom helped me polish it up. By polishing it up, I mean she helped me realize some basic things like the fact that “Erin” is a girl name and “Aaron” is a boy name. Thanks, mom!
Childhood me, on the right! Hanging with my brother and sister.
I wish I still had that notebook. I had other notebooks throughout my life. Journals dated back to the early 2000s. Notebooks filled with collages from preteen magazines. Notebooks filled with ideas and dreams and heartaches. Stories written in college.
As long as I can remember, I have wanted to write a book. Now, let’s fast forward to 2015. I had a dream about a story idea and that was it. I started writing my first novel in early 2016.
In 2018, I had my first draft printed so I could edit it. In 2022, I finally finished writing. Now, here we are in 2023 and my novel is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble’s website. How wild is that?
I also published a prayer journal, which is available on Amazon, too. I’ve been a little busy over here!
Is my book perfect? No. Am I glad I finally, finally did it? YES! I have so much gratitude to the Lord for seeing me through this process.
I have a lot more to say, but for now, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has read my blog and encouraged me on this journey!
Living My Full Life 
Congratulations, Allie and Young Allie! I’m sure she’d be thrilled to see both of these projects come to fruition. 🙂
Thank you so much, Lucy!! I agree 🙂
Oh my goodness. That is awesome. Need to get it and have it autographed. You have been busy. Not only have a baby, but baking too and taking care of the family and staying true to your faith. CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you sooo much, Bernadette!! Your encouragement means the world to me! Love you!
I’m so proud of you and happy for you!!
Thank you so, so much!! I really appreciate your support and kind words!
Allie
I’m so proud of you and love 💕 you so much!
You are a published author ✍️!!
Love 💕 You!
Dad
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Thank you sooo much, Dad! Couldn’t have done it without all of your love and support! I love you more than words can say!
Wow this is so exciting! Congratulations 🤩
That picture of young Allie looks so much like Sadie!!
Ahh, I love it! I can definitely see a bit of Sadie in me as a kid!! And thank you for the congrats!
I cannot even put into words how proud I am of you! You worked so hard, and for years, and it paid off!!! You’re a publisher author- and I cannot wait to read your book!
I believe there will be many more in your future 🥰 📚
Love you!!
Madre
Thank you so, so much! And thank you for all of your encouragement, love, and support over the years! I pray there are many more books in the future, too!! I love you so much!
WHAT?!? Allie, I am SO proud of you!!! I just ordered your book and cannot wait to read it!!!!! 🙂
Ahh, thank you SO much, Nicole!! I can’t wait to hear what you think!
This is so awesome Allie!!! Way to go! 🥳🩷
Congratulations Allie! 🥳 You should be very proud of yourself, it isn’t easy to write and publish a book. I’ll definitely be ordering a copy 🙂
Congratulations!
Congratulations Allie!!! Such a awesome accomplishment!
Oh my goodness, congratulations, Allie!! This is such amazing news! Way to pursue a dream! ❤
Congratulations. Hope you have a wonderful journey
Thank you so much!!
Bravo! Well done!!
Thank you so much!