by Diana Wallis Taylor My recent book, Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate, came out to good reviews and that of course is encouraging. It also posed some questions, mostly, “How can you take a person who appears in one paragraph in one Gospel and write a whole book about her?” For those of us that write historical fiction, or Biblical …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 14
Day 14 Topic: The ACFW choir as they prepare for Sunday worship Verse: Psalm 66:1-2–Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Heavenly Father, I pray for the ACFW choir as they prepare. There is nothing as beautiful as blessing your name with singing. I pray for each voice–may they blend …
Overcoming Writing Fears
By Loretta Eidson Pressing the send button for that first submission can be the most nerve-racking, push-of-the-button feat ever tackled. Why? Writing thrusts the writer’s reputation into the world. It shouts from the inner corridors of the heart, “I have something to write about, but will the editor think it is worthwhile?” It unveils a hidden desire to communicate with …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 15
Day 15 Topic: Robin Miller, conference director Verse: I Corinthians 15:58–Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Thank you, Father, for Robin Miller. Thank you for this steadfast leader who loves you and is devoted to helping other writers glorify you …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 16
Day 16 Topic: Finalists in the Genesis Contest Verse: Psalm 135:5-6–For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.Verse: Gracious heavenly Father, we lift up the authors who have finaled in the Genesis Contest to …
Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
By Mary Connealy Fired Up, Book #2 of the Trouble in Texas Series releases in September and I want to talk about how I got the idea for this seris. I have a character in my Kincaid Brides Series, the youngest brother Seth, the hero of Over the Edge, who spent time in Andersonville Prison during the Civil War. So …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 17
Day 17 Topic: Clarity of speech for those pitching projects Verse: Philippians 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for this chance to take our writing to the next leg of our writing journey by presenting it to an agent or editor. Give us an inner confidence that this is all …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 18
Day 18 Topic: For conferees to grasp what is taught and to grow from it Verse: 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. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you that we need only ask to receive from you. And …
Encouragement for the Discouraged
by Lindsay Harrel As most of us know, this writing journey can be filled with a lot of valleys. Experiencing writer’s block. Being stuck at home when everyone else is attending the big conference. Feeling like you’re on the outside of publishing circles. Receiving rejections. Trust me, I’ve been there! But I also was blessed enough to receive some great …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 19
Day 19 Topic: For those attending as they get into final preparations Verse: 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. Lord, we’re grateful that our members who are attending Conference have persevered to get to this …