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July 2010 

In This Edition . . .

Writing Articles

From the President: Breaking and Entering
Cynthia Ruchti, ACFW President, says you cannot "break into" publishing, but you can be invited in. Find out how.       More...

The Writer's Toolbox: Stop and Smell the Roses
Colleen Coble, ACFW CEO and multi-published author, encourages you to stop and smell the roses -- and to let your readers do the same by focusing your attention on setting. Don't forget to click on the PDF link below for the study questions!       More...

My First Sale: Lorna Seilstad
First time novelist Lorna Seilstad wants to do everything to the glory of God and in His timing.       More...

ACFW Bookclub: The Heart's Journey Home by Jen Stephens
ACFW Bookclub Selection for August Join the Bookclub members and discuss this book in August. Reviewed by Michelle Rodgers.       More...

Genre City: Wonders Never Cease by Tim Downs
Hot reviews of cool reads! Read why Darlo Gemeinhardt can't stop thinking about Tim Downs' latest book -- even though it's not a Bug Man book.       More...

Genre City: The Pastor's Wife by Jennifer AlLee
Hot reviews of cool reads. Read why reviewer Laura Hilton says The Pastor's Wife is a real look at what it is like, sometimes, to be married to a pastor.       More...

Genre City: Selling My Soul by Sherri Lewis
Hot reviews of cool reads. Lewis, according to Patricia Woodside, has "a breezy, slightly lyrical, style of writing" that will draw you in.       More...

Genre City: Beguiled by Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand
Darlo Gemeinhardt admits it was the dogs that lured her into this unnique story, but what made her stay? Find out.       More...

Market News
This month’s marketing news from Linda Rohrbough offers more insights from her talks with bookstore owners -- and also provides some marketing tips.       More...

A Few Moments With...Andrea Boeshaar
Andrea Boeshaar was one of the founding members of ACFW (then ACRW). But what else did Christa Allan learn about her?        More...

Exciting New Development in Awards for Published Authors
Recently at the International Christian Retailers Show, ACFW announced the organization's intent to honor Carol Johnson, by renaming the Book of the Year Awards to the Carol Awards. See the details!       More...

Novel Track: Helping You Write, Edit, and Polish Your Manuscript
Margaret Daley shares the details of ACFWs new writing tools program, Novel Track, a three-phase way for you to start and finish your book! Get the details.       More...

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