by Roxanne D. Hicks My memories of herding sheep for my grandfather, a Sioux Indian, during my childhood summers remain sweet and precious to me. My grandparents lived in the northeastern-most corner of Montana, nestled next to the borders of both Canada and North Dakota. Grandpa owned a flock of three thousand sheep, one of the largest in that area …
2025 ACFW Conference Prayer, Day 26 – for Robin Miller
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 26 Focus: For Robin Miller – Conference Director Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)–Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Prayer: Father, we thank you …
Lessons from Birthing a Second Book
by Linda Dindzans My most recent blog compared the release of my first book A Certain Man with birthing a baby. The next book in the series, A Certain Mercy, is undergoing content edits. This manuscript has readily confirmed that writing a second book is like expanding your family by the birth of another child. When I was expecting my …
2025 ACFW Conference Prayer, Day 25: For Genesis Contest Semi-Finalists
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 25 Focus: For the Genesis Contest Semi-Finalists Verse: Psalm 135:5-6 (ESV)– 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 …
Be a Different Egg. Don’t Get Scrambled!
By Cynthia Herron @C_Herronauthor All of us have met people who are “different eggs.” Different eggs march (or roll) to the beat of a very distinct drum. They come from various walks of life and they have a unique approach to the world around them. Maybe you’re one of those eggs–a delightful creative who thinks in the abstract and acts …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 24 – Clarity of Speech for Those Pitching Projects
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 24 Focus: For Clarity of Speech for Those Pitching Projects Verse: Philippians 4:13 (NIV)–I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Prayer: Dear Lord, we praise You. You know our thoughts and our projects better than we do. Help those …
God-Directed Fiction, Part 2 (Maakah)
by Mesu Andrews In yesterday’s post, I shared some of my research process to layer biblical Truth with historical facts. But what do I do when history seems to contradict Scripture? I fall on my knees and pray that the Lord will provide a creative fictional answer! In every book I’ve written so far, I’ve experienced at least one fact/Truth …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 23: For Conferees to Learn
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 23 Focus: For conferees to grasp what is taught and to grow from it Verse: James 1:5 (NIV) —If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. …
How To Research Biblical Fiction: Finding Truth & History – Part 1
by Mesu Andrews Do you read the Author’s Notes in the back of a book? I write them for my books and always read authors’ notes for biblical novels. My Author’s Notes often contain spoilers, but this post is spoiler free! Today’s post will give you a taste of my research process for my 8/19/25 release, Noble: The Story of …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 22: For Contest Entrants
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 22 Focus: For those who entered the contests and didn’t final Verse: Psalm 66:19-20 (NIV)–but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! Prayer: Lord, we thank …