I had the amazing privilege to see Susan May Warren and Rachel Hauck in action at the ACFW Conference in August. I loved watching them explain the LINDY HOP and …
What Do Other Genres Have to Teach Us?
I have a fantastic critique group. It’s not just that they are fabulous writers, super honest with their feedback and helpful plotting partners, or that they are great friends that …
ACFW 2016 — My Book Therapy-style!
I spent last week in Nashville attending the annual American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Conference. Ted Dekker was the keynote speaker. The multitalented Rachel Hauck led worship. And yes, there …
A Newbie’s Takeaway From American Christian Fiction Writers Conference 2016
Today I’m recovering from five days of an action packed conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The American Christian Fiction Writers Conference has always been an amazing event and this year was …
Writing Nostalgia by Ron Estrada
There are two things in fiction guaranteed to sell: sex and nostalgia. If you’re like me, you watched in horror as a poorly written smut book shot up the best-seller …