Thank you so much for sharing your discernment process, Kate. Even though I haven't been a part of your academy, I have to admit that my first reaction was sadness. Maybe it's because I saw you as aelf-pubishing expert, even though that's not what your plan was. Knowing your backstory and trajectory helps me understand that this is the greater good for you and everyone who looks up to you. .
A fellow entrepreneur posted recently that Discernment is between a good and a greater good. What you created ror the past 2 years was SO GOOD, but what God is calling you to right now is for the greater good.
May God guide your next steps and fill you with peace. i can't wait to see how the Lord works through you in creating your next book. May I learn to discern like you do. You are in my prayers. Thank you again for sharing so vulnerably. 💕
Oh my, your comment is so kind! Thank you for sharing. I'm still discerning exactly what my next steps look like, so please don't be too sad. I'm still very committed to helping create good, true, and beautiful books! I love what you said about a greater good. Hopefully my new way of doing things will result in that!!
Thank you for your openness and for sharing your story with us.
I was initially shock after reading your "Important News!"
However, I was reminded of the verse from Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Today, God granted me the grace to read your message with a renewed understanding of the unfolding of His plan.
I pray that you continue to seek Him with all your heart and that His will be made manifest in your life.
I am truly grateful for my time with the academy community.
It all began when Lisa Mladnic shared your post about the Fiat Self-Publishing Academy on Facebook. This was exactly the guidance and support I needed to move forward with my book project.
I am deeply grateful for the invaluable resources, the numerous opportunities for learning and feedback, and the incredible connections I forged within the academy community over the past two years. These experiences have significantly enriched my writing journey and have played a crucial role in the positive evolution of my book.
While my book is still in its beta stages, I am confident that it is progressing well. As Isaiah 43:19 reminds us, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." I trust that God is making a way for each of us.
Thank you, Kate, for your unwavering service, love, professionalism, and kindness.
Jean-Marc! Thank you for your kind words, understanding, and for being such an engaged member of the Academy. It has been such a joy to see you make progress. Please know, this is not goodbye! I will still be on a mission to help authors succeed, just in a bit of a different format. Can't wait to see you book published!
Kate, I love your unrelenting search to know and follow the Lord. Still I must admit that when I first started hearing from your emails that change was afoot for you, I freaked out and sank for a while into dreading what that would mean for my in-process book. Now, I am shifting into considering that—no matter where the Lord leads you, he will not abandon me but continue providing all the resources and encouragement I need to make my fully Catholic book a reality! Thank you for all the help you’ve already given me and I hope our paths will continue to cross..
Oh Margaret! Please know that your current membership will continue through its term and you still have access to ALL THE RESOURCES! I am still available to help you and don't want anyone to feel left behind. Please reach out via email if you have any questions or what you need most to make progress on your book!
Also, even after your membership ends, I'll still be around over here on Substack. A different method, but still committed to helping authors publish good, true, and beautiful books. You can absolutely do this!
Wow, the end of an era for sure. I really enjoyed my time with the academy community, thank you for putting it all together and helping me connect with so many awesome people.
Kate!!! Thank you so much for sharing your discernment process; it just feels so relatable and inspiring. My goals as a writer have also been constantly evolving as I pray about them. I’ve so enjoyed being on this journey with you in a small way and look forward to continuing that in these changing times :)
Thank you so much for your vulnerable reflection, Kate! Your experience resonates with me, as I've been working over the past four years to start my own small business and determine exactly what it will look like, and my vision has changed along the way. So glad you're putting God's will at the forefront. God bless you in your endeavors! The Fiat Self-publishing academy meant a lot to me in my own author journey, and I'm sure there's more great things to come for you in the future.
Thank you so much for sharing that! It was so incredible having you a part of the Academy and I also can't wait to see what God has in store for your business!
Thank you for sharing your discernment process! It's helpful to see. You are brave! Keep seeking and following God's will for your life. What he has imagined for us is always better than what we imagine. I'm sure that your work will become even more beautiful.
Thank you so much for sharing your discernment process, Kate. Even though I haven't been a part of your academy, I have to admit that my first reaction was sadness. Maybe it's because I saw you as aelf-pubishing expert, even though that's not what your plan was. Knowing your backstory and trajectory helps me understand that this is the greater good for you and everyone who looks up to you. .
A fellow entrepreneur posted recently that Discernment is between a good and a greater good. What you created ror the past 2 years was SO GOOD, but what God is calling you to right now is for the greater good.
May God guide your next steps and fill you with peace. i can't wait to see how the Lord works through you in creating your next book. May I learn to discern like you do. You are in my prayers. Thank you again for sharing so vulnerably. 💕
Oh my, your comment is so kind! Thank you for sharing. I'm still discerning exactly what my next steps look like, so please don't be too sad. I'm still very committed to helping create good, true, and beautiful books! I love what you said about a greater good. Hopefully my new way of doing things will result in that!!
Love it. We must do what God tells us. Even when it is scary. Way to go!!!!
Thank you for your support and encouragement!
Dear Kate, Bonjour
I hope you are doing well by the grace of God.
Thank you for your openness and for sharing your story with us.
I was initially shock after reading your "Important News!"
However, I was reminded of the verse from Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Today, God granted me the grace to read your message with a renewed understanding of the unfolding of His plan.
I pray that you continue to seek Him with all your heart and that His will be made manifest in your life.
I am truly grateful for my time with the academy community.
It all began when Lisa Mladnic shared your post about the Fiat Self-Publishing Academy on Facebook. This was exactly the guidance and support I needed to move forward with my book project.
I am deeply grateful for the invaluable resources, the numerous opportunities for learning and feedback, and the incredible connections I forged within the academy community over the past two years. These experiences have significantly enriched my writing journey and have played a crucial role in the positive evolution of my book.
While my book is still in its beta stages, I am confident that it is progressing well. As Isaiah 43:19 reminds us, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." I trust that God is making a way for each of us.
Thank you, Kate, for your unwavering service, love, professionalism, and kindness.
With sincere gratitude,
Jean-Marc
Jean-Marc! Thank you for your kind words, understanding, and for being such an engaged member of the Academy. It has been such a joy to see you make progress. Please know, this is not goodbye! I will still be on a mission to help authors succeed, just in a bit of a different format. Can't wait to see you book published!
Kate, I love your unrelenting search to know and follow the Lord. Still I must admit that when I first started hearing from your emails that change was afoot for you, I freaked out and sank for a while into dreading what that would mean for my in-process book. Now, I am shifting into considering that—no matter where the Lord leads you, he will not abandon me but continue providing all the resources and encouragement I need to make my fully Catholic book a reality! Thank you for all the help you’ve already given me and I hope our paths will continue to cross..
Oh Margaret! Please know that your current membership will continue through its term and you still have access to ALL THE RESOURCES! I am still available to help you and don't want anyone to feel left behind. Please reach out via email if you have any questions or what you need most to make progress on your book!
Also, even after your membership ends, I'll still be around over here on Substack. A different method, but still committed to helping authors publish good, true, and beautiful books. You can absolutely do this!
Wow, the end of an era for sure. I really enjoyed my time with the academy community, thank you for putting it all together and helping me connect with so many awesome people.
Thank you! It was so wonderful having you as a part of the Academy. Glad to see you here on Substack!
Thank you for your courage in sharing this, Kate. It's powerful and I've been letting go of a lot in the past year so it really resonates.
I'm so glad it was helpful! It's hard letting go!
Kate!!! Thank you so much for sharing your discernment process; it just feels so relatable and inspiring. My goals as a writer have also been constantly evolving as I pray about them. I’ve so enjoyed being on this journey with you in a small way and look forward to continuing that in these changing times :)
Thank you, Stephanie! It's hard when things evolve in directions we didn't expect! Can't wait to see where your writing journey leads you!
Thank you so much for your vulnerable reflection, Kate! Your experience resonates with me, as I've been working over the past four years to start my own small business and determine exactly what it will look like, and my vision has changed along the way. So glad you're putting God's will at the forefront. God bless you in your endeavors! The Fiat Self-publishing academy meant a lot to me in my own author journey, and I'm sure there's more great things to come for you in the future.
Thank you so much for sharing that! It was so incredible having you a part of the Academy and I also can't wait to see what God has in store for your business!
Thank you for sharing your discernment process! It's helpful to see. You are brave! Keep seeking and following God's will for your life. What he has imagined for us is always better than what we imagine. I'm sure that your work will become even more beautiful.
Thank you, Katelin! I appreciate your support!