The annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference was a month ago and a few others have already posted about their experiences. But two nights ago, at the monthly meeting of the Minnesota chapter of ACFW, a panel of 6 of us shared conference highlights with those who weren’t able to attend this year. So, since it’s top of mind for me again, I thought I would share a few of my highlights … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Fictional Towns
It's my joy to introduce you to my friend, Katie Ganshert! Katie contacted me at a writers conference two years ago because she'd enjoyed My Stubborn Heart. We shared lunch and struck up a friendship. The next chance I got, I read her debut novel, Wildflowers from Winter, and was blown away by her literary and lovely, emotional and creative writer's voice. We've been buddies ever since! Plus, … [Read more...]
Feeding the Muse
Imagination requires fuel. As a writer, it's important to me to feed my inner muse. Not by researching key historical facts or visiting museums or reading books on improving an author's craft. All of those things are important, of course, but there are times when the creative well must simply be filled. Not with intentional, plot or character specific information, but simply with story. I can't … [Read more...]
Meet Me In St. Louis – Oh, Wait, You Did!
Like many of the authors here on the Inspired by Life and Fiction blog, I had the honor of attending the ACFW conference in St. Louis, MO last week. What a glorious time of learning, fellowshipping with other authors, meeting new friends, and giving back to the organization that has done so much to bless my personal writing journey. In my previous post (which you can read here), I shared the … [Read more...]
Home from ACFW 2014 in St. Louis
Seven of the authors who blog on Inspired by Life ... and Fiction had the chance to hug each other in St. Louis this past Thursday through Sunday (Becky, Cara, Deb, Jody, Julie, Karen, Robin). I even got to share plane rides with Julie Klassen, although I was closer to the front of coach and she was closer to the back. The photos below were mostly from my camera, and I'm sure you'll be seeing a … [Read more...]
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