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May 2010 

In This Edition . . .

Writing Articles

From the President: Build Something!
Cynthia Ruchti, ACFW President, suggests you, element by element, build the structure of your writing career.       More...

The Writer's Toolbox: A Systematic Approach To Theme
Athol Dickson, author of Winter Haven, Lost Mission, and The Cure, among others, suggests making purposeful choices about theme as you would about plot, characters, or setting. Don't forget to click on the PDF link for the study questions!       More...

My First Sale: Karen Witemeyer
First time novelist Karen Witemeyer sews up her first contract -- about a feisty seamstress.       More...

ACFW Bookclub: Field of Danger by Ramona Richards and Patterns and Progress by Amber Stockton
ACFW Bookclub Selections!
In June, join the ACFW Bookclub for a double portion of romance as two books share the spotlight. Read reviews of both Field of Danger by Ramona Richards and Patterns and Progress by Amber Stockton.       More...

Genre City: A Star Curiously Singing by Kerry Nietz
Hot reviews of cool reads! Debuggers, robots, and singing stars -- what's not to like about A Star Curiously Singing? Highly recommended by Lena Nelson Dooley
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Genre City: Wildflowers of Terezin by Robert Elmer
Hot reviews of cool reads.Elmer captures the world’s darkest days with the emotion born of family recollection, in his latest novel, set in Europe during WWII.       More...

Genre City: Too Close To Home by Lynette Eason
Hot reviews of cool reads. This fast-paced thriller keeps the reader turning pages, as each chapter adds to the intrigue.       More...

A Few Moments With ... Carla Stewart
What do you do when your life is already full and busy and God plants a dream -- a dream that seems so distant as to be unattainable?        More...

Market News
This month’s marketing news from Linda Rohrbough shares some insights into the mind of Christian bookstore managers and employees -- and shares two marketing tips.       More...

Conference Update: Almost Time!
Robin Miller, conference coordinator, and Cara Putman, conference PR coordinator, share the highlights -- including some pretty exciting new opportunities. Get the scoop here -- and nowhere else!       More...

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