Tag Archive | conferences
The Most Important Moment
There were so many fun, crazy, touching, and important moments that happened at Realm Makers this year it should have been hard picking just one. I mean I took took a call from my husband (who was trying to find me) just as I was about to meet Ted Dekker. Perfect timing! My kids got […]
The Greatest of These
I spent last weekend at the annual Realm Makers conference, the writers’ conference dedicated to people of faith who write speculative fiction. Realm Makers was developed in many ways because us lovers of science fiction and fantasy felt as if we had no place in the Christian marketplace. We were in sort of a no-man’s-land […]
Conference Talk
As you read this, I’m on my way to Realm Makers. Or, maybe you’re not reading it, because you’re on your way, too. This conference is the highlight of my year (writing-wise, anyway). I love the people, the classes, the camaraderie, the books… Oh, the books! Some conferences I’ve been to only have the bookstore […]
Traveling With Tolkien Part One
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”
Packing For Your Writing Conference
We have about seven weeks until Realm Makers. That’s a scary and exciting thought. Is anyone else still trying to pull everything together for the pitching sessions? Yeah, me too. Is anyone else starting to pack? Ok, I’m not necessarily packing right now but I am getting some of my stuff together. On that note, […]
Reaching Out
I stuffed my hands into the pockets of my hoodie and scanned the crowd of excited faces. Psychos, some of them were even smiling. My jaw ached from having my teeth clenched together so tightly. I hated roller coasters.
Conference Notes: Wisdom From Robert Benson
At the end of February I was at the Florida Christian Writers Conference, where I was honored to be on a fantastic faculty. You all know I love conferences, and I believe attending conferences is one of the best things a writer can do to develop a career. I also know that not everyone can […]
Christian SpecFic Shut Out … Again
The Florida Christian Writers Conference is next weekend, and I’ve had that old, familiar experience: I look through the list of agents and editors, hoping there will be someone I can meet with. But it happened again, same as always. This one’s looking for romance, suspense, and historical. That one’s looking for Amish, contemporary romance, […]
The New Authors Fellowship 