17: Obedience and the Writing Process with Tami J Gray

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Shonda Ramsey interviews Tami J Gray, a virtual assistant and author of "Fearlessly Unbecoming." Tami discusses her journey of self-discovery and faith, emphasizing the importance of letting go of societal and religious expectations to develop a personal relationship with God. She highlights the challenges of self-doubt and the importance of community and mentorship in her writing process. She encourages writers to be obedient to their calling and to seek support from others.

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Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamijgray/

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Website: https://www.thecurioustamijgray.com/

Buy Tami’s Book: https://a.co/d/aROoGfj

Tami’s Bio:

Tami J Gray has a passion to help women see their true value and potential. Through her authenticity, Tami lifts up those around her with wisdom and insight–and a touch of humor along the way. She is eternally curious and loves unearthing the treasures of God’s Word to learn more of His great love for us and encouraging others to do so as well. As a wife, mom, & YuYa, her greatest ambition is for those around her to know they are fiercely loved and welcomed to the table of our mighty King. You can find more writings from Tami at her blog Tattooed Wedding Rings & Whiskey Prayers at www.thecurioustamijgray.com and on social media @thecurioustamijgray.

Tami’s Letter to You:

Dear Indie Author, it's time. We live in a day and age where your story is due. People are searching for someone to connect with, someone who understands their plight. The extreme diversity that grows wider daily creates a vast expanse of uniqueness. What people tend to overlook is that unique equates to rare, which can equate to solitude and loneliness. Who is floating in that vast expanse of individualism that can be tethered to your story through shared experiences or qualities? They are searching now, no matter if you reach them through poetry, fairy tales, self help, or any other genre, it will find its place. My writing coach, Krissy Nelson, recently told me that the message has a mission. For me, that means it is my job to give the message its physical form. The message will then find its way to fulfill the mission. Your message has a mission of its own. Quit keeping it squirreled away where it cannot accomplish what it is meant for. You are the only thing standing between your message and its mission. Also, as hard as it is to admit sometimes you need a team. You need people who have been on this path ahead of you and can help point you in the right direction. For me, having a writing coach catapulted me into action. God has been faithful to put a team of women in my life through a multitude of paths who have come alongside me, professionally and personally, and have offered encouragement and expertise through this process. For me, it has been the key to completing the task. I would have never guessed that I would hire people to help. In my mind, I was going to do the best I could, and I had no high hopes for what the outcome would be. Now, God has provided a way for this father daughter project to include professional women who are excellent at what they do, to be a part of the final result. What I thought was a father daughter project between him and me has ended up being a project between him and many women I have had the privilege of working with. It is as much theirs as it is mine. When it comes to working with Him, you are not walking through this alone. Trust the process. Walk in the rhythm of peace and find your people. Your messa