First Impressions Finalist: Congratulations to Linda Truesdell for winning the 2014 First Impressions Short Novel category! Hopefully that recognition will help launch your book. There are so many excellent unpublished writers out there I am humbled to have been numbered with her and Kim Russell as one of the three finalists. Also a shout out to ACFW for sponsoring the contest and all those volunteers who made it possible.
Genesis Semifinalist: Writing contest time again, and a shout out to all those who give their time to make them happen :-). Thanks for the recognition. OBHG. And thanks to everyone for the congrats, and all those who have poured time into my writing. Can’t do much without you all.
Writing is actually a team sport. Associations, editors, and agents are crucial, but joining a good critique group provided the greatest impact on my writing early on. Here’s a shout out to four authors from my ACFW critique group, all published novelists now. I’m thankful for the HUGE input they’ve had on my writing and for whatever if any help I was to theirs :-). Let me know if anyone is interested on more info on critique groups for writers. I’ll share what I know.