Someday I Will Write: An Uncommon Journey to Finding Time to Tell Your Stories, Finish Your Book, and Fulfill Your Dream

YOU DO HAVE A STORY TO TELL, BUT WHERE AND HOW DO YOU BEGIN? Studies show that 82% of the population dreams of someday writing a book. Sadly, many people die with their story still inside them. The secret to getting started is simply beginning with what you have. Ten years ago, author Debra Irene began telling stories about everyday life—the past and the present. In Someday I Will Write, Debra brings these stories together for readers to find hope along life’s journey and for writers to find strength in their writing quest. From a brief vignette or poem of 150 words to a dialogued short story of 2000 words, you will discover how different genres create powerful images in the mind of the reader. Your stories and the topics will be different, but finding time to tell what is on your heart is the key. In this book, you will discover how to: tell your stories with passion and authenticity, finish your book amidst the distractions of life, and fulfill your dream and impact lives. MAKE YOUR SOMEDAY TODAY!

Debra Irene ... writer, storyteller, professional blogger, and author tells real-life stories as though she is speaking to a friend over a cup of coffee. Her portfolio is plump with by-lined features as a contributor to Trusted Media Brands family of magazines as well as specialty pieces featured in The Missouri Golf Post." Her third book published in 2019, "Someday I Will Write," is a collection of stories written over time when there appeared to be no time for her to write. The stories illuminate both the blessings and the heart-wrenching elements of human relationships and everyday life. In this book, aspiring writers can follow her journey and be encouraged to find time to tell their own stories. Previous titles include "Reflections" (2011), a series of original vignettes about family, friends, and faith. Next, "Helen's Heritage" (2016) chronicles her mother's journey, a depression-era child born the youngest of sixteen children who was separated from her mother before her second birthday. An Executive Assistant for an entrepreneur and philanthropist by day and a dedicated author by night, she writes evenings, weekends, and whenever slivers of time allow. She loves speaking to groups of various sizes, inspiring them to embrace the seasons of life, keep walking, and tell their stories. She is active on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Connect at DebraIrene.com. The mother of three adult sons, Debra Irene lives in the metropolitan Kansas City area.