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April 26, 2014 by Tricia Goyer 31 Comments

Hello, Hollywood!

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Hello, Hollywood!

I was never one to dream about Hollywood growing up—of going there, or being a star, or seeing my name in lights. Instead, I wanted to get married, have a few kids, and become an elementary school teacher. I imagined living my whole life in the small town I’d grown up in. Just thinking of that made me content.

Nothing I dreamed of came true—not that I’m complaining. And I’m ending up in Hollywood, not with my name in lights, but with my name on the cover of a book.

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Tuesday I’m attending the premiere of Moms’ Night Out. As the author of the novelization I’m told I’ll be walking the red carpet, but I have no idea what that means. Is there a manual I can buy somewhere? A quick how-to guide that will keep me from looking like a fool? Not that people will notice me, because there will be stars there. Real movie stars that have Twitter followers in the millions.

And Monday I’ll be going to Dancing with the Stars. I’ve watched the show for many seasons, but I never imagined myself THERE. And, also while I’m in Hollywood, the producer friends that I work with at Storehouse Media have set up some appointments with me to talk to studios about turning some of my books into movies and television shows. <—- Read that last sentence again. I’ve read it over, like, five times because it doesn’t seem real, even to me.

Find out @TriciaGoyer’s #Hollywood adventures and the #MomsNightOut red carpet premiere!

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Like Allyson in Moms’ Night Out, but life is normally like this (that’s sanitizer in her hand!):

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And this: (That’s marker on the wall)

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And this: (Writing is my sanity)

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But since I’ll be in Hollywood, it’ll be more like this:

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Only I’ll be in this dress:

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What about you? What dream has come true for you that you never imagined would?


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  1. Alana Terry says

    April 26, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Love the dress! Have a blast! And best wishes and blessings when you meet with producers!

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    • Tricia Goyer says

      April 26, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      Thank you!1

      Reply
  2. Women Living Well says

    April 26, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    So excited for you!!! You deserve this! You are an amazing writer and have worked so hard. That dress is beautiful! Rock that carpet girl – can’t wait to see pictures!!!
    Lots of Love,
    Courtney

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    • Tricia Goyer says

      April 26, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      Thank you, Courtney! God is good!

      Reply
  3. Kennisha says

    April 26, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    I LOVE this dress!!! I am so super excited for you! Have a BALL and have someone take a ton of pictures!

    *Dancing and singing* “Go Tricia! Go Tricia! Go Tricia!”

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      April 26, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      Thank you, Kennisha!! Love you, friend!

      Reply
  4. Linda Lochridge Hoenigsberg says

    April 26, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Congratulations, Tricia! And that dress…drop dead gorgeous (that’s how you are going to look in it). Have fun and may God bless your appointments!

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    • Tricia Goyer says

      April 26, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      Thanks so much, Linda!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie Reed says

    April 26, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    I LOVE that dress! I wouldn’t say I’m star-struck, either, but WOW! I don’t see many movies, but I do want to see this one because of Patricia Heaton. And I do watch DWTS, so I’ll watch for you! I’m so happy you have these opportunities. You work hard for the Lord.

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    • Tricia Goyer says

      April 26, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      You should see it, Stephanie. It’s wonderful!

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      • Stephanie Reed says

        April 26, 2014 at 10:37 pm

        Done! Especially now that I know you’re connected with it. 🙂

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  6. Cathy Thomas says

    April 26, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    I can’t wait to hear all about everything!

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    • Tricia Goyer says

      April 26, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      I’ll try to remember every detail!

      Reply
  7. Erin Keeley Marshall says

    April 26, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Wow, congrats!! Have a super time. Can’t wait to read all about it.

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  8. heather riggleman says

    April 26, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    Yes, yes, and yes! As in to the crazy days, crayon on wall, and hand sanitizer! LOVE the dress!!

    Reply
  9. Barbie says

    April 26, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    Wow, that’s so exciting, and the dress looks so fun! I am taking some girlfriends on May 9th to see the movie. We cant’ wait!

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  10. Kathy Faberge says

    April 26, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Very exciting! So happy for you.

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  11. Janet McHenry says

    April 26, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Super excited for you, Tricia! LOVE the dress! Perfect! Enjoy every moment!

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  12. Linda Zaragoza-Zrubek says

    April 26, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Beautiful dress and you will look amazing in it!!

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  13. Linda Wells-Harr says

    April 26, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Love the dress! Classy and timeless for any age.
    Enjoy your success! 😀 It must be very exciting!
    A dream that I never imagined that came true was I started a Christian Education Center.

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  14. Tiany says

    April 26, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    So excited for you!! The dress is gorgeous!

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  15. Jennifer Hibdon says

    April 26, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    You will be be fabulous in Hollywood!!!!!!!! Knock them dead!

    Reply
  16. Teresa Sheroke says

    April 26, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    Moving on up! You go work that dress it’s beautiful!

    Reply
  17. Elizabeth Towns says

    April 27, 2014 at 12:26 am

    That dress is gorgeous and you will be fabulous waring it! I have dreams of writing for the glory of the lord also, and I know that won’t be an unfulfilled dream. It is coming true now in bits and pieces. I love it.

    Reply
  18. Carol Carman says

    April 27, 2014 at 5:27 am

    I’m so excited for you! And I only live about 30 minutes from you. So it’s ALMOST like we’re neighbors. Have fun!

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  19. Karla Marie Williams says

    April 27, 2014 at 9:11 am

    So happy for you! Go into ALL the world…..that is what you are doing. Congrats and enjoy this experience. You asked what dream has come true for us? This August I get to minister to social workers and orphanage staff in Ethiopia and Ghana to care for the children they are responsible for loving and caring for. As long as I can remember I have had a passion for Africa and for travel and ministry. I have been a minister for 18 years but this is waaaaaay more than I ever expected! God is good!

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  20. Tina Turpin says

    April 27, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    That is a great dress! I love it. Enjoy your time in the spotlight.

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  21. Karen Lange says

    April 27, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Congratulations! Love the dress. Blessings!

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  22. Ellie Whyte says

    April 27, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    So, so excited for you, Tricia! I hope you enjoy the experience and are able to take it all in as it happens… what a gift!

    Even better to be exploring those possible opportunities for your own books… that’s the multiplication only God can bring. He knows where your stories need to be heard and how they can get there. So many watch movies and TV and don’t read books (oh, how they miss out!) but this is another way for the Word of God to be heard among the masses.

    I REALLY hope your WW2 books make it into movie form – what a way to honour the veterans whose journeys the stories are based on, as well as spread the Good News of the Gospel.

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  23. Carlie @ Managing Your Blessings says

    April 28, 2014 at 2:41 am

    Tricia, I am SO excited for you and SO proud of you as well! You are such an amazing person and I truly believe that you deserve all the blessings you are walking out! Wave to me while you are in California (we live in Pismo Beach) 🙂 Enjoy your time, and I am looking forward to meeting you IRL in October for the TBM retreat!

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  24. Tina at Mommynificent says

    May 8, 2014 at 6:39 am

    This is so exciting!!! I love your dress, and I hope you have a grand time and savor every moment! I’ll be praying about your meeting with producers about them producing some of your books. What an awesome opportunity to share the Truth you share so effectively in your books! Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday! Love having you there!
    Tina

    Reply

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