"When writing Stone of Destiny, I didn't really think about the gem I used. All I knew was- I love the sapphire ring and it's my birthstone. So for me, that was enough. When the novel was finished, I wondered if it would be acceptable. The story is a Christian Romantic Mystery and It's about dreams and symbolism. Often, people don't believe those two things co-exist.
Joan, the Editor-in-chief of Prism Book Group, has taught me and fine tuned me through two novels so far. So the edits started. She added a note, "Mary, have you researched the Christian meaning of the Sapphire stone?" Along with the question was a link.
I was elated when I read that the stone represents Heaven's joy and Divine guidance. It all wrapped around the meaning of my story. No longer did I question myself as to why I wrote the story. For a reason only God knows it was meant for me to write."
Mary L. Ball, author of Escape To Big Fork Lake and Stone Of Destiny
Oh, Mary, that gave me chills--in a good way! :) What a beautiful account of your story. I can't wait to read this tale that you were divinely guided to write!
ReplyDeleteMary - I can't wait until this one is in print. You've certainly sparked my interest since I went down this same path with one of my novels. How exciting.
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