17/07/2026
"I was selected as one of only three finalists out of more than 5,000 authors in James Patterson's nationwide co-author competition."
Yes... that James Patterson. The author who has sold more than 400 million books.
Tammy, one of our Lore & Legacy authors, casually mentioned it during a conversation.
I nearly fell out of my chair.
"What?!"
"You've been holding out on me!"
She laughed.
"I didn't think it was that important."
My marketing brain immediately went into overdrive.
Tammy's Heartland Suspense novel, Red Prairie, releases in a couple of months, and I instantly saw the opportunity.
Tammy saw it as just another experience.
I saw it as one of the strongest credibility builders an author could have.
It made me realize something.
Sometimes the opportunity isn't the problem.
Sometimes we're simply not prepared to maximize it.
As an author, are you prepared?
Every week, authors ask us for marketing help. Before we talk about ads, we look at the foundation.
Do you have a recognizable brand?
A professional website?
A clear message?
An online presence readers can connect with?
Too many authors wait until opportunity arrives before they start preparing.
Opportunity doesn't make you ready. Preparation does.
God isn't just preparing your platform.
He's preparing you.
The visible work matters, but the invisible work matters even more. If your character doesn't grow with your platform, success can expose you instead of elevating you.
Maybe the opportunity hasn't come yet because God is still building your capacity to carry it well.
That's not a delay. That's preparation.
If you're a Christian fiction author and want help preparing for your next opportunity, send us a DM or email [email protected].
