TOP's Tuesday: How the Past Can Determine Our Future

Where's Heidi? One Sister's Journey released on April 3, 2013, the 19th anniversary of my only sister, Heidi M Allen's kidnapping. My initial goal was to release the sequel on the 20th anniversary of Heidi's disappearance to help keep my beautiful sister, her kidnapping, and the message of hope in the forefront BUT God had other plans. I'm thankful for the way He lead, and we followed since the release.

The sequel may or may not be out in 2014. I wish I could tell you, "The sequel to Where's Heidi? One Sister's Journey will release on Heidi's birthday this year." but I can't. I'm not going to rush it. There is more to the story and more I look forward to sharing with you yet I'm going to write and move forward with this in God's time, not mine.

I have an editor in mind and a lot will depend on when she is able to work on the editing and revisions. She is one I've prayed and hoped to work with one day, and I think this is the book to submit to her. Speaking of the editor, I need to email her to find out if she would even be interested. If so, I know her availability will become my deadline setter and keep me writing when the emotions and reliving the loss become overwhelming.

As I write, I'll post tidbits and information on the Where's Heidi? Facebook page. I'll continue to blog. I'm scheduling speaking engagements for the Spring and into 2014. I'm exploring ways I can share hope, love, and comfort with others while introducing them to Heidi, my sister, not just "Heidi M Allen - Missing Teen".

Where were you on April 3, 1994? Have you read Where's Heidi? One Sister's Journey? Have you written a review for the book? A friend of mine set a goal for 100 reviews of her book, she is at 80 reviews. I can't even imagine having that many reviews ~ what do you think...should I set a goal like this too?

How would you explain your response after reading Where's Heidi? One Sister's Journey to someone in less than 10 words?