by Allen Arnold Thomas Nelson, Inc. Let me cut to the chase. Do you embrace change or worry about it? Does the topic of change stir butterflies in your stomach or a sense of adventure in your soul? If you … Continue reading
ACFW Volunteer Spotlight
The highlight of my week is announcing the person in the volunteer spotlight. This week it is Jennifer AlLee. She has been a volunteer at ACFW’s national conference. When I was the Volunteer Officer, I really appreciated that help at … Continue reading
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When Everything Stalls
By Sandra Heska King My first novel-to-be stalled last summer. Then I took a hammer to it. I haven’t even made writing goals for this year. Gasp! Well, except for pouring out words almost daily on my blog. June. I … Continue reading
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Close POV
I’m a big fan of first person novels. Though it seems hard for a writer to break into the market unless we have a story with two or more points of view. Still, many first person stories receive literary acclaim. … Continue reading
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My Word for 2012: Entre-Author
by Dina Sleiman The new hot thing this year seems to be coming up with one word to encapsulate your goals. Even before I noticed this trend, I had spotted my word in a quote from Mary DeMuth on Author … Continue reading
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Getting Published
By Terry Burns Hartline Literary There’s a concept we need to get a handle on, “Publishing isn’t a selection process . . . it is a survival process.” Really?- Yes, I believe the biggest secret to publishing is the ability … Continue reading
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Book Review: A Deadly Game
Title: A Deadly Game Author: Virginia Smith Publisher: Steeple Hill Books Date: 2011 ISBN: 978-0-373-44428-1 Genre: Romantic Suspense Reviewed by: Holly Wolfe It’s no mystery why Virginia Smith is enjoyable to read. A Deadly Game has likable characters, high stakes, … Continue reading
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GUM In Our Writing
by Martha Rogers As a former English instructor at both the high school and college levels, I am much more aware of the GUM of writing. That’s Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics for those who may not know. Grammar rules do … Continue reading
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Using GMC To Meet Your New Year Resolutions
by Tina Radcliffe Resolution: the act of resolving or determining upon an action or course of action, method, procedure, etc. (Dictionary.com) This is the time of year for all those writerly resolutions we add to our brand new, crisp moleskine … Continue reading
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The Scoop on Research
by DiAnn Mills Writing romantic suspense is my passion. I stay awake at night planning a story in which a strong and vibrant heroine attempts the impossible, the forbidden, or the dangerous for the good of others. She meets a … Continue reading
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ACFW Volunteer Spotlight
This week I’m excited to announce that Heidi Main is the volunteer in the spotlight. She has always been a willing volunteer at the annual conference, which is greatly appreciated. She also interviews writers for the Weekly Featured Author Spotlight … Continue reading
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The Power of Casual Conversation at Conference
by S. Dionne Moore In preparation for conference season, let’s remember a very important factor. Round table talk. It’s like a tonic to those of us who are not extroverts by nature. Round table talk at conference meals is the … Continue reading
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Some basic questions about authors and agents…
by Chip MacGregor MacGregor Literary 1. “What’s the best way to find a literary agent?” In my view, a face-to-face meeting is best. And you may find that getting a referral from your friend (who happens to be agented) is … Continue reading
Book Review: The Doctor’s Lady
Title: The Doctor’s Lady Author: Jody Hedlund Publisher: Bethany House Date: Sep 2011 ISBN: 978-0764208331 Genre: Historical Romance Reviewed by: Holly Weiss Adventure Moving Like a Strong Current Can you imagine wanting to minister to the west coast Native Americans … Continue reading
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ACFW Volunteer Spotlight
Casey Herringshaw is this week volunteer in the spotlight. Thank you for helping the ACFW Book Club. She helps read, review and lead the discussion of some of the book club’s monthly selections. She also volunteers at the ACFW conference … Continue reading
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