Amy Deardon had a literary agent
before she discovered self-publishing. Later she founded a company that helps
authors self-publish, and now speaks regularly on story structure, writing
habits, and ways to publish. Write to her at amy@ebooklistingservices.com.
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Angela Ruth Strong sold her first Christian romance novel in
2009 then quit writing romance when her husband left her. Ten years later,
God has shown her the true meaning of love, and there's nothing else she'd
rather write about. Her books have since earned TOP PICK in Romantic Times,
been optioned for film, won the Cascade Award, and been Amazon bestsellers. She
also writes non-fiction for SpiritLed Woman. To help aspiring authors, she
started IDAhope Writers where she lives in Idaho, and she teaches as an expert
online at WRITE THAT BOOK. Find out more at www.angelaruthstrong.com.
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Barbara M. Britton was
born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, but currently lives in Southeast
Wisconsin and loves the snow—when it accumulates under three inches. Barb
writes romantic adventures for teens and adults in the Christian fiction and Mainstream
markets. She is published in Biblical fiction and enjoys bringing little known
Bible characters to light in her stories. Barb’s debut novel, Providence:
Hannah’s Journey, released in October of 2016 from Harbourlight Books and
kicked off her Tribes of Israel series.
In October of 2019, she
will bring the daughters of Zelophehad to light with Lioness: Mahlah’s
Journey. Look for Barb to venture into Christian Historical fiction in 2020
with Until June. Barb is a member of the American Christian Fiction
Writers, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Romance
Writers of America and Wisconsin Romance Writers of America. Barb has a
nutrition degree from Baylor University but loves to dip healthy strawberries
in chocolate. Find out more about Barb’s books at http://www.barbarambritton.com/books.html
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Gregg Bridgeman has
been a Gold ACFW member since 2012. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief at Olivia
Kimbrell Press. He is husband to best-selling Christian author Hallee Bridgeman
and parent to three. He continues to proudly serve in the US Armed Forces and
has done so in either an active or reserve capacity for more than twenty years
as an airborne and air assault qualified paratrooper, earning a Bronze Star for
his service in combat. Most importantly, he was ordained in October of 2001
after surrendering his life to Christ decades earlier.
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With over fifteen
years in marketing and website/design experience, and drawing on her work with
professional authors, Heather Duff has developed a very targeted email course
with fiction writers in mind. She loves the creative process, helping others develop
and bring their ideas to life.
Heather lives in
Louisiana and has 9 years of experience serving on her church staff in the
media department. A passionate Bible teacher, she recently started a weekly podcast
called Simple Truth, Big Change. She also writes fiction. Find her online at heatherkduff.com
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Heidi Chiavaroli writes women’s fiction,
exploring places that whisper of historical secrets. Her debut novel, Freedom’s
Ring was a Carol Award winner and a Christy award finalist, a Romantic
Times Top Pick, and a Booklist Top Ten Romance Debut. Heidi makes
her home in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons. Visit her online at heidichiavaroli.com
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Joanna Davidson
Politano writes Victorian-era novels of mystery and romance, including her
debut Lady Jayne Disappears. She loves tales that capture the colorful,
exquisite details in ordinary lives and is eager to hear anyone’s story. She
lives with her husband and their two babies in a house in the woods near Lake
Michigan and you can find her at www.jdpstories.com.
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Leslie is a professional editor and
proofreader. Her editing career began as a reviewer for RT Bookreviews Magazine, where she reviewed books of
various genres for twelve years. She currently reviews for Publishers Weekly and publishers. Books have
always been a significant part of her life. She has been professionally editing
and proofreading manuscripts for authors and publishing houses since 2012. She
is one of the editors at Spark Flash Fiction (an online magazine: https://sparkflashfiction.com/). Leslie’s lifelong
love of reading and learning, in addition to reviewing and teaching, led her
into the publishing industry. Editing and reviewing are not merely jobs. They
are her passions. Leslie is an avid reader with an eye for detail, making her a
perfect match for this career.
Leslie is a member of American Christian
Fiction Writers (ACFW), and she has served as a judge for their First
Impression, Carol Awards, and Genesis contests. She is also a member of The
Christian PEN. Some of her devotionals were included in compilations
published in 2017 by Ellie Claire: Just
Breathe (https://amzn.to/2TOvKIf) and Refresh Your
Soul (https://amzn.to/2JXgWHQ). Her flash fiction story, “A Knight to Remember,” was
published in Splickety Magazine’s September 2018 issue (https://amzn.to/2OEDfRc), and “Love on the Scrambler” in Spark Flash Fiction
(online) in the July 2019 issue (https://sparkflashfiction.com/love-on-the-scrambler/).
In her spare time, Leslie enjoys reading,
playing piano, crocheting, spending time with family and friends (and her
turtle!), and rooting for the NY Giants.
You can find out more about her editorial
services on her website: (lmckeeediting.wix.com/lmckeeediting). You can also find her on her blog (lmckeeediting.blogspot.com), on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@lmckeeediting).
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Where can readers purchase my books?
Amazon Best-Selling author Patrick E. Craig, is a lifelong
writer and musician who left a successful music career to concentrate on
writing and publishing fiction books. In 2011, Patrick signed a three-book deal
with Harvest House Publishers to publish his Apple Creek Dreams series. His latest books, The Amish Heiress, The Amish Princess, and The Mennonite Queen, as well as the reprinted Apple Creek Dreams are self-published by Patrick’s imprint, P&J
Publishing. In 2017, Harlequin Publishing purchased The Amish Heiress for their Walmart Amish series and will release
it in April 2019. He also recently signed a contract with Elk Lake Publishers
to produce his middle grade/YA mystery
series, The Adventures of Punkin and Boo.
Patrick and his wife Judy live in Idaho. They have two daughters and five
grandchildren. Patrick is represented by the Steve Laube Agency.
Where can readers find Patrick online?
www.patrickecraig.com
Webpage
https://www.facebook.com/PatrickECraig Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/PatrickECraig Facebook
Where can readers purchase my books?
http://tinyurl.com/n6sfagg Amazon
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Sarah Hamaker has been
spinning stories since she was a child. She’s had two traditionally published
nonfiction books (Hired@Home and Ending Sibling Rivalry),
plus her stories have appeared in several Chicken Soup for the Soul books.
Her first romantic suspense novel, Dangerous Christmas Memories,
comes out in November 2019. She also won the 2015 American Christian Fiction
Writers Genesis Award for romantic suspense. Sarah is a member of ACFW and the
ACFW Virginia Chapter, as well as the president of Capital Christian Writers
Fellowship. Sarah lives in Virginia with her husband, four children, and three
cats. Connect with her at sarahhamakerfiction.com.
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Tiffany Amber Stockton has been crafting
and embellishing stories since childhood, when she was accused of having a very
active imagination and cited with talking entirely too much. Today, she has
honed those childhood skills to become an award-winning and best-selling author and speaker who is also an advocate
for literacy as an educational
consultant with Usborne Books. In
whatever she does, she strives to help others become their best from the inside
out. She lives with her husband and fellow author, Stuart Vaughn Stockton, along with their two children and three dogs in
Colorado. She has sold twenty (21) books so far and is represented by Tamela
Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency. You can also find her on Facebook and GoodReads.
***
Teresa Lynn is a
writer and editor with a background in journalism and education. She has
written for a range of publications on a variety of topics, including book
publishing, current events, historical topics, food, nature, and pop culture.
She has authored two books, Little Lodges on the Prairie and Thanksgiving
Joy, under her own name, as well as ghostwriting works for others.
In 2014, Teresa helped establish Tranquility Press, a hybrid
publishing company near Austin, Texas. Today, she provides all types of
writing, editorial, and publishing services. She is also administrator and
board member of Story Circle Network, editor for Georgetown Friends of the
Library, Vice President of American Christian Fiction Writers Cen-Tex, and
Distribution Editor for Story Circle Book Reviewers.
She is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Former
Texas Rangers Association, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research
Association. Teresa speaks to groups nationwide on writing and publishing,
Freemasonry, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and the Texas Rangers law enforcement
agency.
In her free time,
Teresa enjoys reading, traveling, and seeking out little-known history of
interesting people and places. She lives in Georgetown, Texas with her husband,
near their two grown daughters.
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Next year will mark
Terri Main's 50th anniversary of writing professionally. She sold a short poem
to a church youth magazine for $2.00. In 1970, you could fill your gas tank for
that. So, it wasn't small potatoes. Since then she has written just about every
type of print, broadcast, and performance material including magazine articles,
nonfiction books, novels, advertising, newspaper articles, radio drama, stage
plays, video documentaries, and short fiction. She is also editing a new
magazine Wayfarers Journal http://wordmastermedia.tech/wayfarers and is an UnCandidate for
UnPresident http://theuncandidate.com (Just for fun). Terri is a retired college
professor with sixty titles on Amazon and has published both traditionally and
independently. She lives in Reedley, California with her three cats. "Yes,
I'm holding down the stereotype," she says, "Old maid school teacher
with cats."
WordmasterMedia.Tech. Website design, Social Media consulting, promotion,
content creation, ghostwriting, business writing. Special Offer Five-Page
Website for $59.00 (20% Discount for ACFW or Catch Members) Email: terrimain@outlook.com for information.
Blogs:
Serious Analysis of
societal trends, social issues, and my Fake Run for President in 2020
Hints and tips for
writers and self-publishers
Daily Devotions that
Challenge as well as Encourage. It Ain't Chicken Soup, Honey.
Thanks to all for contributing to the on-line conference so that those of us who cannot go to the main conference may still learn many applications of the craft. God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteThe on-line conference couldn't have come at a better time. I became two years ago with cellulitis and now residing in a health care facility in Phoenix, AZ. The staff have been so supportive, but this is only due to the mercy and love of Jesus Christ who won't let give up and is making me a witness here. I am getting back to my book projects and am looking forward to getting much needed advise on how strengthen my characters, and keeping the transitions flowing. Look forward to feedback and getting acquainted with new people. God Bless You. Diana Dilcher
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. I look forward to participating in the AT Home Conference!
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