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Over the past 20 years or so, Christian fiction has evolved. No longer do we dance around delicate issues or insinuate difficulties; Today, we broach sensitive topics with truth, finesse, and grace. Christian authors recognize that in a world of heartache and suffering, our readers long to identify with others who have walked the same road or with those who share …
As a small child, I loved combing the hills and hollows of the Ozarks. It seemed like everywhere I turned there was a grand adventure waiting to happen. Often, we’d pile in the family car and strike out on the endless drive to nowhere. “Sunday drives” are less common now, but when I was a little girl, they were the order …
Moi and friend/agency-mate Jill Kemerer Re-entry after the ACFW conference is somewhat hard to describe. It’s a rollercoaster of emotion: exhaustion, elation, and bittersweet relief. The months leading up to conference time are full of barely contained excitement. We’re eager to see our friends and make new ones. We look forward to workshops, worship, and those “divine appointments” with editors, agents, …
After months of preparation and planning, ACFW week is finally here! Officially, the American Christian Fiction Writers’ conference starts Thursday, but many of us are arriving a day ahead so we’ll be as fresh as a daisy come Thursday morning. For those attending the conference for the first time, you may have subscribed to the Newcomers’ Orientation Loop through ACFW if you are a member. …
Like many of you, I grew up during the “simpler times.” At least that’s how it seemed to me when I was a youngster. Life was less harried and moved at a slower pace. Until my pre-teen years I lived in a small town in a small house and attended a small school. My mother was a stay-at-home mama for many years …
I hope everyone’s had a great week! I wanted to let you know about some exciting posts I have planned for next week’s blog: Beginning Monday, July 23rd, is Blitz Keli Gwyn week! (And I have some super fun giveaways planned on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of next week so you’ll want to be sure and stop by to be entered.) …
When we’re children, I don’t know that we can fully appreciate our roots. In fact, I’m sure we can’t. Things like culture, heritage, family history, and geographic locale aren’t on our “life in the moment” radar. Children live in the now. A child’s world is immediacy. It’s Mama’s smile at breakfast; Daddy’s hug as he leaves for work. It’s macaroni …
I’m taking the day off from blogging today so I can devote time to my WIP, but I did want to remind you of a few things: * Last Friday I was the guest blogger at Writer…Interrupted. I spoke about the writing craft and shared some thoughts on things that writers don’t often talk about. I hope you’ll pop over and …
In Monday’s post Are Critique Partners Necessary? I explored why our readers, mentors, and fellow writers (aka “crit partners”) are so valuable. Today, I’d like to talk about the various strengths and “gifts” each of our critique partners brings to the table. Years ago when I began writing, the only person I had critiquing my work was my high school journalism teacher …
Many years ago, I was a member of a fledgling writer’s group. In this group were writers of various ages and professional backgrounds. Some were stay-at-home moms. Others were teachers, nurses, social workers, and office managers. We also had a company president or two and a smattering of business owners. Some were published authors. While we were all at different stages in …
