Latest info about the January 23rd meeting!

What better way to start the New Year than with a kick-off meeting of the 2010 CWOW group! Come one, come all! We're going to have a great time.

Our meeting is January 23, at 1 p.m., at the Marie Callendar's (They'll do separate checks but add a gratuity) located in Mesa, Arizona (865 S. Dobson).

1:00 - Welcome

1:00 - 1:45 - Meal and fellowship

1:45 - 2:00 - Business Meeting

2:00 - 3:30 - Speaker: Mona Hodgson

Mona Hodgson is the author of two historical novels and 28 children’s books, including Real Girls of the Bible, Bedtime in the Southwest, and six Zonderkidz I Can Read books. Mona's debut novel, Two Brides Too Many, published by WaterBrook Press, is available exclusively at Walmart stores until May 2010. You won't want to miss the meeting Saturday, January 23rd, where Mona will share her inspiring publishing, journey ( specifically goals, children's writing, segueing into her historical career) with us.

Meeting info you need to know for the January 23, 2010 meeting!

What better way to start the New Year than with a kick-off meeting of the 2010 CWOW group! Come one, come all! We're going to have a great time.

We have plenty of things to think and talk about.

1) The upcoming Desert Rose conference where Robin Lee Hatcher will be speaking at least three times (once exclusively for ACFW members). Also, Steve Laube will be taking agent appointments and giving a workshop. If you bring your registration to the meeting, I'll turn it over to the registration person.
1a) Let's put together a Christian themed raffle basket. If you have a book or anything (bookmarks, devotionals, etc) bring them to the meeting on the 23rd and I'll include it in the basket along with your name).

2) Updates on the contest. What an amazing job Sheri and Kathleen did. I'm in awe.

3) Tiff Colter asked me to remind you about the Masters' Seminar. Here's the info:
"This event is discounted to $349 and goes from Friday to Saturday January 22-23. We will start just after lunch Friday and go until about 4 or 5 Saturday which means less time missed at work but lots of time to learn. Benefits of the seminar: + Maximum of 16 people with 2 speakers [Top agent Chip MacGregor and Bestselling author Susan May Warren] + The event is discounted more than $200. + Negotiated special room rates for participants which include cooked to order breakfast and reception in the evening. I have more details about the event here. http://eepurl.com/gnhx You can also go to our website www.TheMasterSeminars.com

Our meeting is January 23, at 1 p.m., at the Marie Callendar's (They'll do separate checks but add a gratuity) located in Mesa, Arizona (865 S. Dobson).

1:00 - Welcome
1:00 - 1:45 - Meal and fellowship
1:45 - 2:00 - Business Meeting
2:00 - 3:30 - Speaker: Mona Hodgson

Mona Hodgson is the author of two historical novels and 28 children’s books, including Real Girls of the Bible, Bedtime in the Southwest, and six Zonderkidz I Can Read books. Mona's debut novel, Two Brides Too Many, published by WaterBrook Press, is available exclusively at Walmart stores until May 2010. You won't want to miss the meeting Saturday, January 23rd, where Mona will share her inspiring publishing, journey ( specifically goals, children's writing, segueing into her historical career) with us.

Finalists for the annual Phoenix Rattler, Does Your Story Have Bite? contest!

Congratulations to all the entrants in the first annual Phoenix Rattler, Does Your Story Have Bite? contest. Below are the finalists (Listed in Alphabetical order) who have advanced to the final round.

Winners will be announced in February 2010.

Contemporary Fiction:
1. Romance on a Distant River, by Lee Carver
2. Season of Surrender, by Mary Proctor
3. Surviving Carmilita, by Susan Miura

Historical Fiction:
1. Beyond a River, by Michelle Shocklee
2. Nightshade, by Debra Marvin
3. Samurai’s Heart, by Walt Mussell

Suspense/Thriller/Mystery:
1. Another Sun, by Katie Vorreiter
2. Dead Weight, by Lynda Schab
3. No turning Back, by Katie Vorreiter

Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Allegory:
1. Counting Tessa, by Tina Pinson
2. Metamorphisis, by Chawna Schroeder
3. The Lightstone of Perlan, by Dona Watson

Young Adult:
1. Caleuche Redemption, by Colleen Shine Phillips
2. Tale of a Man, by Deborah Anderson
3. The Wishing Sea, by Durga Walker

Women’s Fiction:
1. The Blue Lake Journals, by Cathleen Armstrong
2. Three Wishes, by Lynda Schab
3. Through the Valley, by Sarah Forgrave