I’m not an avid sports fan, but I’ve been having a blast following the Orlando Magic in their pursuit of the NBA championship. I even had a chance to attend a game the other night and watch the team go head to head with the Los Angeles Lakers. It was so exciting!

The annalists swore the Magic would never make it this far. They weren’t even supposed to make in past round two of the play offs. Much to the state of Florida’s delight, they keep proving the naysayers wrong. As a result the entire state has come down with a strong case of Magic fever. The collective exhilaration reminds me of how important it is to hold fast to your dreams, especially when people say you’ll never make it.

Getting published was that dream for me. In fact, I re-experience the magic every time I contract for a new book… and when those new books find their way into readers’ hands… and each time a reader takes a moment to send me note. Those dreams-come-true keep me excited and pushing against that mountain to achieve the “impossible” again and again.

How about you? What are your dreams? Have you achieved them yet or are you still actively working toward them?

In celebration of your hard work, I’ll enter everyone who posts into a drawing for one of my books. So, please share! I’m looking forward to cheering you on!