>Conference and Book Signing Pics

>The pictures tell more than I ever could about the conference. I hope you catch the excitement! The gals from “Seekerville” (front) Cheryl Wyatt, Myra Johnson, Julie Lessman, & Janet Dean (back) Debbie Guisti, Margaret Daley (who infiltrated the group), Mary Connealy, & Camy Tang The Three Musketeers – My online buddies Erica Vetsch, Kaye Dacus, & Georgiana Daniels Author …

>Home from the conference

> It’s hard to believe the 2008 ACFW conference has come and gone. It was all I hoped for, and most of the things that I fretted about, simply turned out to be pre-conference jitters and negative self-talk, which writers are very good at it. I’ll be writing more later about my reflections of the conference, but for now, I …

>Off to the land of 10,000 lakes

>Tomorrow I leave for Minneapolis for the annual ACFW conference. My bags are packed. I’ve printed off one sheets, chapters and verses, organized my notebook. But I still don’t feel ready. Not really. Doubts are pestering me. Questions ricochet through my mind like a pong game gone mad.What if I say something stupid in my editor appointments? Or can’t remember …

>SATURDAY NIGHT COCOA FUDGE

> Isn’t that a marvelous title for a book? My friend and fellow Tulsa Night Writer, Gloria Teague, is the author of this nostalgic book about her growing up years in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. I haven’t got my hands on a copy yet, but hope to attend her book signing Saturday, September 13, here in Tulsa: 2-4 pm …

>TWO LITTLE WORDS

> Two little words. Only six letters. Oh, but they sound so lovely. Look so smart sitting there on the page. Yes, today I typed THE END! I finished my Young Adult manuscript that is an ACFW Genesis Finalist. The title for the contest is AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, and I’ve never been crazy about it—it just not too catchy, you …

>Congrats to my good friend – HER FIRST BOOK CONTRACT

> Last Friday, my good friend, critique partner, and all around lovely person,MYRA JOHNSON, received “the call” – in writer lingo, that’s the phone call that brings the news that you’ve been offered a contract. It’s on a level with your first kiss, winning the lottery, or an expense-paid trip to Mars! No one is more deserving than Myra. She’s …

>Interview with Mary Connealy (CALICO CANYON) and Giveaway

>I’m so happy to have Mary Connealy at the Café today. At the end of the interview you can leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of her latest book. Now, to tell you about the book . . . here’s Mary. Welcome, Mary! And congratulations on your latest book in the Lassoed in Texas series, Calico …

>Writer . . . Interrupted Carnival of Christian Writers

> Summertime, Summertime, Sum- Sum- Summertime Check out this month’s carnival at Writer . . . Interrupted to read what other writers have to say about writing fitness in the summer and preparing for the 2008 ACFW Conference.

>Devoted to Cooking

> Lest anyone think the title of this post is a confession about me, it’s not. It’s the title of my good friend, Jacqueline (Jackie) King’s newest book, an inspirational cookbook she’s been working on feverishly for many months. Co-written with her daughter, who is a culinary expert, they combine great recipes and the stories that inspired them. I’ve not …