Category Archives: Honored Alumni

Will Reading as a Pastime Survive? by Kathi Macias

Posted on May 28, 2012 by alandkathi66

From the time I was old enough to recognize even the simplest of words, I fell in love with reading. I read books, magazines, newspapers, cereal boxes, billboards–anything with words on them that ended up in front of my face. … Continue reading →

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Words We Throw Around by Lynette Sowell

Posted on May 25, 2012 by lynettesowell

We’re so quick to throw “Christian” words around in the confines of our church doors. Mercy, forgiveness, love, grace. We smile and nod that there should be more of those qualities in the world. We also know that we should … Continue reading →

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The Best Job in the World by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bethrachg

In my writing career I’ve always juggled several deadlines at the same time. Sometimes writing more than one book at a time has been overwhelming. There are days when I wish I had a week without a deadline niggling at … Continue reading →

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Storytelling by Maureen Lang

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Until the other day, I had no idea storytellers had national conventions. A friend of mine, a librarian, attended one and described to me what sounded similar to a writer’s conference. Workshops, speakers, opportunities to practice and improve their craft. … Continue reading →

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Preorder A Dangerous Stage, the second book in the Protection for Hire series!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! I didn’t notice until a few days ago that book 2 in my Protection for Hire series, A Dangerous Stage, is now available for preorder! Isn’t that cover awesome? Zondervan’s art team ROCKS! Back cover blurb: Tessa Lancaster … Continue reading →

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Living Water…Accept No Substitutes by Lynette Sowell

Posted on May 11, 2012 by lynettesowell

I don’t have to tell you that getting lost in a book is a great source of joy to readers (and writers). I feel sorry for people who never learned the skill of letting a book pull their imagination along … Continue reading →

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Books to Movies by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 10, 2012 by bethrachg

Summer is blockbuster movie season and my family is looking forward to having something to do that keeps us out of the hot Texas sun. Plus, we’re movie buffs, owning almost as many DVDs a we do books. Reading Jim … Continue reading →

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Two Faces of My Reading Life by Maureen Lang

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Maureen Lang

I love escaping into a story world that will allow me to experience all kinds of adventure, challenge, love, and growth. Inspirational novels take me a level deeper and even allow me to feel all over again the astonishing love … Continue reading →

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Comics-Yeah, I love ’em. You? by James L. Rubart

Posted on May 8, 2012 by James L. Rubart

When people ask where my story ideas come from sometimes I say, “From too many comic books as a kid.” That response is a bit tongue in cheek, but only a bit. I do get ideas from the comic books I … Continue reading →

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About Writers’ Conferences by Kathi Macias

Posted on May 7, 2012 by alandkathi66

***The faculty (including myself, fourth from left) just before a panel discussion at the AV Christian Writers’ Conference this past weekend. I just returned from keynoting and teaching at a Christian writers’ conference. As conferences go, it was relatively small … Continue reading →

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Being a Healthy Reader by Camy Tang

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

I will admit that I’m a very unhealthy reader. Why? Because I love eating while I read. It’s literally my favorite thing to do: curl up with a good book, a pot of tea, and some snack. And I’m not … Continue reading →

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Fiction vs. NonFiction Popularity by Kathi Macias

Posted on April 16, 2012 by alandkathi66

I just returned from a lovely–albeit far too brief–visit to Canada, where I did the 100 Huntley Street program and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had a bit of a surprise, though, when I discovered that rather than discussing my newest … Continue reading →

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Books in a Series: Print, Digital, or Library– Which Format Do You Choose? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on April 12, 2012 by bethrachg

On my last post I mentioned I’d started reading THE HUNGER GAMES so that I could read it before seeing the movie. I still haven’t seen the movie but I’m hoping to remedy that today. I mentioned, too, that this … Continue reading →

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Is Reading Attached to your Happiness? by Maureen Lang

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Maureen Lang

A friend of mine, author Sunni Jeffers, came across an interesting post that linked positive thinking to reading. Being an avid reader myself, it naturally made me wonder if I’m in a generally better frame of mind when I’m immersed … Continue reading →

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Finding Time To Read by James L. Rubart

Posted on April 10, 2012 by James L. Rubart

I used to read for pleasure. A lot. It was one of my favorite things. (Insert Julie Andrews singing here–and you’re old enough to get that reference I love ya’!) Yes, the dearth of reading comes from the time I … Continue reading →

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