Category Archives: memories
This is one of my two blog posts I’ll be sharing as part of the ACFW Blog Tour promoting the upcoming national conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, in September this year. So many of those who know me know I am … Continue reading
PAMELA EWEN – WRITING FROM YOUR HEART
Last year in Denver, my faith journey led me at last to the wonderful community that ACFW has created. To start at the beginning, faith did not come easy for me. I grew up in a Christ centered home, but … Continue reading
Memories of Conference: Deborah Vogts
I attended my first ACFW conference in 2002 and have been fortunate to go to all but one since then. I thought it might be fun to share the highlights from each year and also give you a glimpse of … Continue reading
ACFW Conference: traveling across the Ocean to Attend
Registrations are open for the 2010 conference so perhaps these thoughts will help you decide whether to go to Indianapolis this year. Our personal ‘conference’ actually commenced the day before the official start when we helped other volunteers set up … Continue reading
ACFW Conference: from the Spouse’s Perspective
Mmm, Ray thought he’d add his thoughts! This may be important for any non-writing spouses out there who are wondering about the worth of sharing the experiences of a conference – especially a Fiction writers’ conference. Have a smile! The excitement was building … Continue reading
Why I’ll be at ACFW! Myra Johnson
ACFW Conference 2010 “The Premier Christian Fiction Conference” Indianapolis, Indiana?September 17 – 20, 2010 ACFW–American Christian Fiction Writers–has grown by leaps and bounds since I first joined 10 years ago. The group was originally American Christian Romance Writers, but with … Continue reading
How Far We’ve Grown: Gail Martin
In 2000, six Christian romance authors joined in a chat room to talk about the need for an organization for Christian romance writers. Though we were all members of Romance Writers of American (RWA), an organization we appreciated for what … Continue reading
ACFW Conferece: Is it here yet? Cara Putman
We are 105 days away from the ACFW conference. Don’t believe me? Just check the countdown running on the side of my blog. 105 days. Wow! Why do I get so excited about conference? At the conference I’ve met each … Continue reading
Totally Worth It, Roseanna White
Totally Worth It As conference season warms up, I’m tickled to be a stop on the official ACFW Conference Blog Tour. This is the only conference I’ve had the pleasure of attending thus far, so I can’t really compare it … Continue reading
ACFW Authors Offer Expertise To Help Others
ACFW authors write Christian fiction. But did you know they come from many, many backgrounds and their research and experiences reach out to the world in love. Many offer writing courses, business acumen, and touch lives in the real world. … Continue reading
Guest post Alice J. Wisler Ever since the death of my four-year-old in 1997, I’ve been promoting writing through grief and sorrow. In addition to teaching workshops at conferences and retreats, I also offer an online course called Writing the … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 1 – God’s Will Be Accomplished
Day 1 That God’s will be accomplished at the conference Eph. 6:8–With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 2 – Good Travel Weather
Day 2 Good weather for travel Luke 8:24b–And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and it became calm. As we leave our homes by planes, trains, and automobiles for this conference, we … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 4 – For the Advisory & Operating Boards as they Meet Before Conference
Day 4 Wisdom in decision-making for the Operating Board and Advisory Board as they meet before the conference I Thess. 1:2-3–We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers. Dear Heavenly Father, … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 5 – Travel Safety for Attendees
Day 5 Travel safety for Attendees Psa. 121:3b-4–He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Heavenly Father: We come before You as Your children, intent on Your will for our lives. … Continue reading