From the President's Pen: WWJD at the ACFWC?
President Cynthia Ruchti shares some thoughts on what Jesus would do (will do?) at the ACFW Conference in Denver this September.       More...

My First Sale: Gina Holmes
Lisa Jordan tells us all about new author, but long-time industry wag, Gina Holmes, and her first sale, Crossing Oceans.       More...

Ask the Pros: Your Responses to Favorite Book
In “Ask the Pros” this month we have “open mic” night–and those who were interested stepped forward to tell all about their favorite books. You may end up with more on your To Be Read list–consider yourself warned.       More...

Agent Talk: Getting Published is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Les Stobbe, in our “Agent Talk” column, compares getting published to running a marathon–the Boston Marathon, no less, complete with a Heartbreak Hill.       More...

Let There Be Lite! The Chicago Manual of Style: Foe or Friend?
Double guffaws this month as both Rachael Phillips and Ane Mulligan regale you with humor in competing Let There Be Lite! columns. First off, Rachael considers the intricacies of the Chicago Manual of Style.       More...

Genre City: So Not Happening by Jenny B. Jones
Hot reviews of cool reads.
In “Genre City”, Jennifer AlLee reviews Jenny B. Jones’ So Not Happening; and Laura V. Hilton reviews both Lisa Samson’s The Passion of Mary-Margaret and Tricia Goyer’s Every Sunrise.        More...

Genre City: The Passion of Mary-Margaret by Lisa Samson
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Genre City: Every Sunrise by Tricia Goyer
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A Few Moments With....Donald Maass
In another teaser article for the September ACFW conference, feature writer Tiff Colter meets up with Early Bird teacher Donald Maass for a “no holds barred” Q&A. Look for a feature on keynote speaker Debbie Macomber next month.       More...

Let There Be Lite! (Again!) Agents, Editors, and Crits, Oh My!
In our second “Let There Be Lite!”, Ane Mulligan shares how she learned to pitch with an elevator speech and a One Sheet.       More...