I’m so excited – it’s my miracle anniversary! It was during this week last year (2023) I was notified about a very important milestone in my writing career: 2 million copies of my Too Blessed to be Stressed series had sold!
Inconceivable! (nod to the Princess Bride there)
But that’s what miracles are … inconceivable to our little human finite minds. But thankfully totally conceivable through the infinite power of our mighty God. With Him, anything is possible!
“To him who is able to do EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, BEYOND all that we ask or imagine, according to his power that is working within us, to him be glory … for ever and ever. Amen (Ephesians 3:20-21, emphasis mine). 
I’m still flabbergasted with awe when I look back twenty years ago to that day in the dentist’s office when I was praying about what to do with my life now that my nest was emptying and I randomly opened a magazine to a writing contest. A still small voice whispered two words to my heart, “It’s time” and I knew exactly what it meant. Time to chase the childhood dream God had placed in my heart to write for His glory. And with absolutely no experience and zero knowledge of Publishing World, I was off like a racehorse out of the starting gate.
Come to think of it, writing is a lot like horseracing in the occupational hazard department … after you lose a race, you have to step over the piles of horse poo, wipe off your boots, and mount up again for the next heat. I had enough rejection slips to paper mache a rhino. But I firmly believed that if He wills it, He fulfills it, so I persevered (even though I fell off my horse a few times) and held to my calling.
It took two decades but through Papa God’s grace, here I am, celebrating this incredible milestone I never, ever, in a thousand years thought that I would. Two million books! I can’t even begin to count that high.
And I thank YOU, my faithful readers, for supporting me throughout these past twenty years, and for kindly telling your friends about my books and spreading the word. None of this would be possible without YOU. I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart. 
It’s because of YOU that I’m working on a new 365-day devotional and a few fun surprises to accompany it when it releases in 2025. I can’t tell you how much your encouragement to keep writing has meant to me. You truly are Blessed Friends Forever.
So in honor of this austere occasion, I’d like to give away one of my books you haven’t yet read to three of you – my cherished BFFs (Blessed Friends Forever). Hop over to www.DeboraCoty.com and you’ll see all my books listed with descriptions of each (there are dozens). Some are out of print, but I still have copies of most of them for my sales table at speaking events. Contact me with the words “I’m Too Blessed to be Stressed!” either in comments below or by Facebook and I’ll draw three names out of a hat for the giveaway contest and post the winners right here on my blog next week. Then you can tell me which book you want and I’ll sign it especially for you and pop it in the mail.
Hugs and many thanks for celebrating this amazing milestone with me!
I’m Too Blessed to be Stressed!
Kathy, your name is in the hat!
Congratulations, and big hugs for such amazing accomplishments! I still have my copy of Too Blessed to Be Stressed, and enjoy it!
I’m so proud of you!
Thank you for keeping on keeping on!
Thanks so much, Lou – I figure there must be one of the TBTBS books in the series you haven’t read yet (there are a bunch) so I’m dropping your name in the hat too!
Congratulations Deb. Love and miss ya.
Love right back atcha, Jo – got your name in the hat.
Congratulations Debbie!
It has been such a blessing to watch God work through you and your writing over these decades! A testimony to His faithfulness, and to your dedication! You and your books have been such a huge blessing to so many people! Love and hugs!
Thank YOU, Sandi – you’ve been my #1 right-hand girl from the very beginning. Love you!
I’m too blessed to be stressed
Gocha, Paulette – your name’s in the hat!
WOW! TO GOD BE THE GLORY…THAT IS AMAZING
I’m Too Blessed to be Stressed
Amen, dear Julie! Your name’s in the hat. I appreciate your support these years.
I’m too blessed to be stressed!
Carolyn, thanks for entering – your name is in the hat!
I’m Too Blessed to be Stressed!
Thank you Debora. I end each day with your words in my heart.
Jill, thank you sooooo much for your support and encouraging words! Your name is in the hat!
I’m too blessed to be stressed!
Yes, you are, Wendy! Got your name in the hat, dear BFF!
Wendy, could you please resend me your first and second choices for your prize? Again, congrats! Love, Deb
“I’m Too Blessed to be Stressed!”
Love your books! I’d love to find out how you got started. I believe Good has book in me to share as well. ?
Got your name in the hat, Helene! I’d be happy to discuss your writing aspirations in a free 30-minute phone consultation via my Can-Do Writing Coaching. I’d love to hear your goals and dreams and give you a little working knowledge of what it takes on the road to publication. Then you decide if you’d like to enroll in an hour-long coaching session or not. No pressure. Just drop me a line through the contact page on my website http://www.DeboraCoty.com (click on Writing Coaching) and we can schedule a consultation. Hugs!
Dear Debora,
Congratulations!!! What a milestone!
I always enjoy reading your blogs. This one surprised me. I thought you must have had a literary degree and had been writing all your adult life. I’ve always entertained the possibility of taking writing classes so I might try my hand at writing.
I was gifted my first Debora M. Coty book about 8 years ago at a very difficult time in my life. Since then, I have purchased several of your books, including “The Distant Shore” and “Billowing Sails,” the latter was a resale that you had signed.
“I’m Too Blessed to be Stressed!” So true! And, I have found your inspirational books make the perfect gifts.
May God bless you abundantly for inspiring so many. I always look forward to you blogs.
Thank you!
Dearest BFF Charlene, I’m honored that you thought I had actual training as a writer. In a way I did, because I learned a lot in the school of hard knocks. I was too stubborn to believe everyone who said it couldn’t be done so I did it anyway. And you can too! If you’d ever like a sounding board, through my Can-Do Writing Coaching, I offer a free half-hour phone consult where we assess how I might be able to help you meet your goals and then you decide if you’d like to invest in hourly sessions or not. No pressure. Just PM me if you’d like to schedule a consultation – take a look at my writing coaching pages on my website at deboracoty.com for more details. Hugs!
I’m too blessed to be stressed!!
Congratulations to you! ??
Many thanks to my BFF Suzy – got your name in the hat!
Thank you! Those question marks weren’t supposed to be in there! My fat fingers hit the wrong key! lol
I was trying to edit it, but couldn’t! ??????????
Looking forward to re-reading bc I really AM Too blessed to be stressed!
No worries, Suzy – got your name in the hat!
I’m Too Blessed To Be Stressed!
Congratulations, Deb! I am so happy for you!! ???
Thanks so much, Carolyn – your name is in the hat!
Woohoooo!!!!!
Hi Lil’ Louie – so happy to see a hat on your pretty little head now and again. You look good in them! I know there’s not a book of mine you haven’t already got, so I’ll give you a hug instead!
I’m Too Blessed to be Stressed!
Patricia, thanks for taking the time to enter. Got your name in the hat!
To Blessed To Be Stressed! And thank you for entering the “horse race,” poop and all. It was at one of your speaking engagements many years ago that I heard the still small voice, “it’s time.” I’m TBTBS because of your faithfulness.
Awww, Jennifer, you made my eyes leak. Lotsa love to you, dear BFF! Got your name in the hat.
I’m too blessed to be stressed!!??
Adriana, you are indeed! You’ve been with me from the beginning and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you! Gotcha in the hat! Hugs.
I’m too blessed to be stressed. Thank you for the drawing. I find most of your books on ebay. With free shipping to boot. Just when I think I bought them all, I see another one. Very fun to pass on to friends too.
Thanks for being such a faithful reader, Robin, and for sharing my books with your buds! Your name’s in the hat, girlfriend!
Too Blessed To Be Stressed! What a wonderful milestone indeed!
You’re in the hat, Paula. Thanks for entering!
Paula, would you please resend me your first and second choices for your prize? Again, congrats! Love, Deb
I’m Too Blessed to be Stressed! The Lord has blessed far more than I deserve. I have loved your books I’ve read. Right now I am currently rereading your Too Stressed to be Blessed 3 minute daily devotional book.
Thanks so much, Debbie, for your support! Got your name in the hat for the drawing.
I’m too Blessed to be Stressed!
What a fabulous thing to celebrate!! Many congrats, thanks, and praise!