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 …
Next Give-away: Fearless
I’ve landed in Dallas and am at the conference. Don’t know how much time I’ll have to post this week, but I wanted to post information on the next book I’m giving away, Fearless by Robin Parrish. Leave a comment during the rest of this month, and you will be entered in the Contests for this and other books. One …
Review: The Seeing
An evil presence looms over the desert community. Native American legend calls it Tahquitz. The new casino operators call it an opportunity to make money…Luke Kauffmann can see things others can’t – thanks to a pair of strange goggles that give him glimpses into dimensions around him. In The Seeing, 15 year old Luke Kauffmann takes center stage. He’s finally …
Review: Wedding Bell Blues
The first installment of The Piper Cove Chronicles from Linda Windsor shines with good writing and fun deeply layered characters. Alex is thrown into a tailspin when Josh Turner waltzes back into town. Normally, the entry of a new eligible bachelor in town wouldn’t bother this workaholic who keeps men at arms length. But this particular bachelor is eligible only …
I have a cover!!!!!
Barbour was an absolute dream to work with on getting this cover. They sent me one option. I made a suggestion. They sent me THREE revised cover options. I made another suggestion. And now I have a cover that I absolutely love! Final galleys are in and to the printer. Last step: finished book. I can’t wait to hold the …
Best laid plans….
When I clerked for Judge Smith in D.C. I had something wonderful. Not just a fantastic job working with a brilliant man. Not just getting to write opinions that become part of the law of the land. Not just having a wonderful working schedule my first year out of law school. No, I had a chair that fit me. It …