Since the American Christian Fiction Writers conference in only a few months away, I wanted to regale you with a very funny little story. Last year was my second ACFW conference, but there is still something very jaw-dropping about running into the very authors whose books grace your bookshelves. My first year, I was awe-struck by Ted Dekker. I mean, …
A First Time Perspective circa 2003: Eileen Key
Houston, September, 2003 American Christian Romance Writers Conference I struggled from my car to the hotel entrance, my huge suitcase (with no wheels) flopping this way and that. A kind gentleman stepped forward and carried it to the reception desk. My friend and I checked in, received our key, and–by chance (ha! God-appointment)–met the gentleman and his wife in the …
Meet Me in St. Louis: Rachel Hauck
Meet me in St. Louie, Louie, meet me at the Conference! It’s fabulous! You should come! Really! St. Louis is a grand city! They have an arch in plain view from the hotel. The hotel has cool carpet. I’ll be there! Listen, I know what it’s like to feel lost, alone, stupid, clumsy, and like an outsider at a conference. …
ACFW Conference: Why I’m Going
It’s been amazing to see God work in my life this past year as I delve into a new journey of writing. When I ventured to take the first step, I did what I always do to acquire info-I Googled. I can’t remember the actual words I typed into the little box under the colorful search-engine name, but I will …
The Kryptonite Questions by Publisher Allen Arnold
I’m a huge Superman fan. His strength is legendary. So is his greatest weakness — Kryptonite. Your greatest strength is your story. In the end, it always comes down to the story. But your greatest weakness — whether you’re a best-selling author or brand new writer — may be the questions you’re not asking. I call these the Kryptonite Questions …
ACFW Conference – A Must Attend
A word from ACFW’s President, Margaret Daley: You may think because I am the president of ACFW, that I have to feel that way about our upcoming conference in St. Louis, MO (September 22-25). I’ll let you in on a secret – I have said that even when I was not an officer of ACFW. There is no other conference …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day 1
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. That God’s will be accomplished at the conference Ephesians 6:8–With all prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit. And with this in view be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints. Our precious Lord and …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day 2
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Good weather for travel Luke 8:24b–And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and it became calm. Heavenly Father, even now people are preparing to travel. Some are flying, some are traveling in cars, some may …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day 3
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. James Scott and the Early Bird Session Proverbs 2:2–Make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding. Father God, we thank You and praise You for the gift of words and for the opportunity to join with others who share our …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day 4
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Wisdom in decision making for the Operating & Advisory Board as they meet before the conference I Thessalonians 1:2-3–We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers. Father God, thank you for those who’ve given …