Last week was the ACFW National Conference. And this year was awesome! Over the last two years, the conference has become a highlight of my year. I love the opportunity to meet so many people, reconnect with old friends, and soak in every writing tip I can. One of the challenges any time I walk away from a conference like …
When the Nile Runs Red Blog Tour
Diann Mills’ latest release is When the Nile Runs Red. You can view a promotional trailer for the book here. For more about the book, here’s DiAnn: What inspired you to write this novel? I had previously written a nonfiction book about the Lost Boys of Sudan – Lost Boy No More. From that research, I wrote the novel When …
ACFW Operating Board
Earlier, I posted a photo of the fantastic ACFW Advisory Board. Here’s one of the Operating Board. It has been an honor and privilege to work with these women over the last nine months. From left to right: Pam Hillman (treasurer), yours truly (publicity officer), Pamela James (Vice-President), Michelle Hutchinson (Volunteer Officer), Robin Miller (President), Ane Mulligan (Zone Officer), and …
Review of Sushi For One
Don’t forget to leave a comment so you, too, can be entered to win a copy of this book! I picked up Sushi for One? for a light vacation read, and it did not disappoint. From the first page, I was hooked primarily because of the strong writing and fantastic characters. I could so relate to Lex Saki, the heroine. …
Interview with Camy Tang
I am delighted to spend a couple days this month with debut novelist Camy Tang. Over the last two years Camy and I have developed a fun friendship. Hey, the gal “let” me steal fries from her last year at the ACFW conference. (Not that she had a choice of course 🙂 ) Camy writes romance with a kick of …
Post-Conference Debrief
This conference was unique because I was responsible for parts of it and presenting. Now, I’m an attorney, so talking is never a problem. Hand me a microphone and away I go. The challenge is making sure I have anything meaningful to say! Each ACFW conference I’ve attended has had an unique flavor. In Nashville, I was the newbie soaking …
Genesis Contest Award Winners
Contemporary Romance (includes romantic comedy) 3rd place: Jennifer Hudson Taylor, By His Plan 2nd place: Jennifer Lynn Cary, On The Court 1st place: Audra Harders, Rough Ride Historical Romance 3rd place: Audra Harders, Precious Possessions 2nd place: Jennifer Hudson Taylor, Promised Blessings 1st place: Pam Hillman, Stealing Jake’s Heart Romantic Suspense 3rd place: Suzan Robertson, The Circle Game 2nd place: …
The Begotten and The Betrayed Tour
Lisa Bergren developed the series concept after reading The Da Vinci Code, and thinking long and hard about the things she both loved (pacing, mystery, suspense) and hated (heresy that made her want to throw it against a wall). She also was heavily influenced by the Lord of the Rings trilogy on film—the grandeur of an epic story, with a …
Photos from Conference
Here are Allison Wilson, our wonderful conference assistant, and Sydney Zech, the conference coordinator. Without Allison and Sydney, there wouldn’t be a conference.Here’s a bag from last year, being used at the hotel. And a group of volunteers helping set up the bookstore. Cara Putman, Camy Tang, Stuart Stockton and Tiff Stockton.The wonderful advisory board: Brandilyn Collins, Rachel Hauck, Gail …
Conference Day One
The conference got off to a fabulous start with the early bird sessions. Allen Arnold (Thomas Nelson Fiction Publisher), Jennifer Deshler (Thomas Nelson Marketing Director) and David Uttely led the professional early bird. The discussion revolved around creating a brand through marketing, packaging, and knowing who we are and what we write. It was a lively session! Then, over 100 …