By Gail Gaymer Martin Recently I had the opportunity to enjoy two of my OOP novellas being used in a published collection of stories with a similar theme. My novella, Apple of His Eye, was published in Barbour’s, The British Brides Collection, which included five novelist with nine stories ranging from Jane Austen to Dickens. This month, An Old-Fashioned Christmas …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 17
Day 17 Topic: Clarity of speech for those pitching projects Philippians 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Dearest Lord, Thank you for the ideas you’ve given us. I pray today for us to be able to convey those ideas clearly when we meet with industry professionals. I know there will be a lot of opportunities …
Three Tips for Conference Veterans
By Lindsay Harrel This year, I’ll be attending my third ACFW conference. I’m excited to see my friends, to pitch my latest project to editors, to let loose at the My Book Therapy pizza party, and to learn and have a good time overall. And you know what I have realized? The crazy sense of nerves I had upon attending …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 18
Day 18 Topic: For conferees to grasp what is taught and to grow from it James 1:5–But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Father, we’re praying today for all the writers who will be coming to the conference, that they’ll …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 19
Day 19 Topic: For mentor and specialty appointments Psalm 66:19-20–But certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me. Father God: Hear our prayers for those who have gathered here to mentor other writers and offer wisdom through specialty appointment. …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 20
Day 20 Topic: Conference veterans Psalm 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Father God, I lift up to you the veterans of past ACFW conferences as they return for yet another fabulous year. I pray that they will give their schedules and appointments …
Devotional for Deadliners
By Anne Baxter Campbell Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, Where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, Where the floods overflow me. I am weary with my crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God (Psalm 69:1-3, NKJV) …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 21
Day 21 Topic: For all attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives Psalm 37:4-5–Delight yourself in the Lord; and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, How we adore you; we praise your holy name. You are …
Why Write?
By Michelle Arch I’ve spent nearly every weekend this year (and many weekends of the previous four years) working on my novel-in-progress and MFA thesis, Time of Death. To date, only a handful of workshop peers, a few contest judges, two editors, and one trusted writer friend have read excerpts from this body of work. When I’m not writing or …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 22
Day 22 Topic: Finalists in the Carol Awards Psalm 31:14-15a–But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. Heavenly Father: Thank you for each of the finalists in the Carol Awards. We thank you for their faithfulness to your calling on their lives, and for their hard …