“And what is your name going to be?" Ms. Isle asks me as we are ending our session. "You need to think of a stage name. Something that will set you apart. A name that will cause the judges to sit up and think, now she is someone special!" I shrug. “I don’t want to be anyone else. I’m just Brooke.” “Be aware, everyone else is coming up with a stage name. That’s part of picking out your brand. Just Brooke isn’t going to get any attention.” “Maybe not," I agree. "But my singing will!” InspirationalBookReadingFictionSingingQuoteBooktokBookstoreadBookspotlightCleanfiction Book:Just Brooke Source: Just Brooke
“A small thought crosses my mind… Why am I putting myself through this again? But I shove that thought away! In fact, I completely turn off my inner critic. Tonight is my night and there is no room for self-doubt! I can’t allow fame to affect me. I won’t let the spotlight burn me. I just need to go out there and stay in the zone of my passion.” InspirationalBookReadingFictionQuoteMotivateEmpowering QuotesBookquoteBookstoreadReadinglist Book:Andrew's First Act Source: Andrew's First Act
“It’s hard to not feel a smidge of jealousy, especially when I am waiting for a similar blessing to break through in my own life and it seems God is answering other people’s prayers and not mine. But I can’t just sit on the sidelines and grumble about it! I need to have a trusting spirit towards God and know that if he can work a miracle for that person, he can certainly bless me! And when I rejoice over someone’s good news, I know that my friend will be there to celebrate with me when the time comes!” InspirationalBookFaithReadingPrayerChristianityNonfictionBookquoteBookstoreadBookspotlight Book:Be The Sunshine Source: Be The Sunshine
“Did you write those books because you truly believed in the message?” I inquire. “Or because that particular topic happens to be a popular one and you merely just wanted to sell books?" "I don't understand the question! But I will say... people loved my catchphrase: Strength with a Smile!" Alicia flashes a cheesy grin and twirls her long brown hair.” FaithReadingFictionChristianityBook QuotesBookquoteDarkfictionBookstoreadReadingtime Book:The Roland Sisters and The Spirit Program Source: The Roland Sisters and The Spirit Program