November 2016 New Releases The latest news from the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) on books coming out in November from Christian authors. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Biblical: Slender Reeds: Jochebed’s Hope by Texie Susan Gregory — In a deadly race to save her […]
New releases from Christian writers
October 2016 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Fiction Finder website. Biblical Fiction: Providence: Hannah’s Journey by Barbara M. Britton — When the prophet of Israel refuses to heal her, Hannah flees Jerusalem and is captured by an enemy with a curse all his […]
Behind the Scenes: the tale of the tipple by Jo Huddleston
My college friend’s daddy owned a coal mine in West Virginia. When visiting there, my friend took me to her daddy’s company store, the miners’ only source to buy all supplies for their families. Her daddy also owned the miners’ homes, school, and church. While on the store’s porch I saw a structure standing on […]
The basis of a strong plot
Writers, does your main character have an overriding goal for the middle section of your book? One that makes him or her reach outside his comfort zone, again and again? In a sense, could you call him a hero on a journey? Or is your main character dodging something, reacting to the actions of others, […]
Five ways to prepare for a writers’ conference
How do you best prepare to show your wares at a writers’ conference? Perhaps you are hoping to get the attention of an agent and/or editor for your latest project. Or maybe you want to network. Perhaps you’re there to learn more about the writing craft. Or all three of those. If you’re hoping for […]