The Spotlight Shifts: Norma Beishir

I decided recently to spotlight several wonderful people who have impacted, influenced, and inspired me in this crazy world we call the Web. It is easy to get caught up in the sea of information and sometimes it is just as easy to forget that behind all those words are real people with hearts and souls, dreams and causes, fears and insecurities. So much of what we read, from news articles to blogs feel impersonal. Many people remove their soul from their writing and when you’re just surfing for information sometimes we like to forget that the fingers that clicked out those words is anything but a machine. I, however, love to see the person in the words. My favorite writers and bloggers ooze personality and feeling. Isn’t it amazing that we all use the same language, can write the same words, and yet the people behind those words can still shine so bright?

And so I bring you Norma Beishir.

Norma has published 14 novels via the traditional publishing method and now has moved into self-publishing. She tells of her journey as a writer in her numerous blogs. I follow the Windchaser’s Journey religiously, though I recommend catching up on her other writings as well.

But what makes her stand out among the masses? Ah, and this is where we bring it back full circle. This woman has heart and soul in what she writes. She is active on her blog, but makes the effort to support others online. It’s a lonely road we walk in this writer’s life, but she has consistently reached out to provide encouragement and kind thoughts to others.

When you’re trying something new, going to school, trying for that new job, or just learning something new advice is easy to find. There are workshops, books, tutorials, classes, everything your heart desires to help you make your way toward a goal. But sometimes the most important piece is having someone put their hand on your shoulder and say “you’re doing fine, keep it up.”

And this is sometimes the most difficult help to find. Thank you Norma for doing this for me.

So for those out there looking for a great read, I highly recommend the Windchaser’s Journey. Also check out Chasing the Wind and Final Hours. I promise you will not be disappointed.