Big excitement today in Afictionadoland! We debut the first President’s column from our new president, Cynthia Ruchti, and we launch “Agent Talk,” our new monthly column where ACFW member agents share their wisdom about this business we’re in. This month, Kelly Mortimer starts it off with a witty and wise encouragement to talk positively! Also inside:     

From the President's Pen
President Cynthia Ruchti encourages us to hold fast to what we know is true and real in these uncertain times.        More...

My First Sale: Kaye Dacus
New “My First Sale” columnist Lisa Jordan chats with former ACFW vice president Kaye Dacus about that precious first sale.       More...

Ask the Pros: It's Your Turn
In “Ask The Pros,” our panel got the month off so co-editor Michael Ehret could remind you all about the column’s purpose – and request your questions.       More...

Agent Talk: The Power of Positive Talking
Our newest column! Read it - it's great.       More...

Let There Be Lite! A New Beginning
Ane Mulligan takes a new beginning – on a special by-request-only “Let There Be Lite!” humor column.       More...

Genre City: Gallimore by Michelle Griep
In “Genre City,” new review panel member Linda Rohrbough looks at Michelle Griep’s debut novel, Gallimore
Hot reviews of cool reads,       More...

Genre City: Waiting for Daybreak by Kathryn Cushman
Ane Mulligan takes on Kathryn Cushman’s Waiting for Daybreak.
Hot reviews of cool reads.       More...

Genre City: The Wiles of Watermelon by Lynette Sowell
Laura Hilton reviews Lynette Sowell’s The Wiles of Watermelon.
Hot reviews of cool reads.       More...

A Few Moments with....Cynthia Ruchti!
Just who is this Cynthia Ruchti that is our new President? Tiffany Colter paints the picture – is it pretty?        More...

Market News
And we learn the latest about the market from Tiff Colter’s “Market News.”       More...