More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Falling for the Single Dad by Lisa Carter — After fifteen years away, Dr. Caroline Duer is nervous about returning to her hometown. The veterinarian might be able to save stranded sea turtles, but she can’t convince her dad of her good intentions. …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 26 – First-Time Attendees
ACFW 40 Days of Prayer – Day 26: First-time Attendees Phillippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray for first-time attendees so they will not be anxious or worried about anything. Instead, let them be thankful for …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 27 – Conference Staff
Day 27 Prayer – Conference Staff Heavenly Father, we come to You today to lift the conference staff in prayer. Like the body of Christ, each staff member fills an integral role. May their work reflect their faith in You. May their labor be filled with love and returned tenfold. When stress levels begin to rise, may they remember the …
Why Every Author Needs a Detective
by Amber Schamel Every author needs a detective. It’s elementary, my dear Watson. Not sure you believe me? Very well, I will explain. Wednesday afternoon, a quarter past one. I was at lunch with my brother. We were casually talking while dishing out homemade spaghetti. My brother was sharing about his work and the various construction projects he was selling, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 28, Spotlight Sessions
Day 28 Prayer – Spotlight Sessions Thank you, Lord, for the Spotlight Sessions. Thank you for the publishing houses and agents who so generously offered to share information and help conferees make connections in this world of Christian publishing. May each writer find the information clear and helpful. We also pray that those present will ask insightful questions and receive …
Christmas In July
By Mary Manners When the subject of Christmas gifts comes up, most people think of packages wrapped in colorful paper and shimmery bows, sitting under the Christmas tree, just waiting to be opened. When I think of Christmas gifts, I think of my dad, who passed away fourteen years ago this holiday season. He was a man of many gifts, …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 29 – Paid Critiquers
Day 29 Prayer – Paid Critiquers As They Work On Submissions 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. Dear Heavenly Father: Thank You for those who have stepped …
Belief for All Things
By Tanara McCauley “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” It’s a verse I know well, and one I’m prone to lean on in trying times or when faced with difficult choices. I’ve only recently realized, however, that it’s a verse I never fully believed. I can do hard things through Christ. I can do good things …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 30: Agents
Day 30 Prayer – Agents At The Conference Psalm 143:8 (NIV) Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, For to you I entrust my life. Lord, we pray for the agents whose trust we place our work with and ask that You …
Sharing Your Heart
By Patti Shene They say you should write what you know. These past few months, my life has been draped in sadness and loss. (Please don’t stop reading! I’m not going to take you into a world of gloom and grief!). My mom passed away in February of this year and my husband in June. I was blessed to speak …