Links
Writing Sites, Organizations, and People That Rock!
American Christian Fiction Writers. A great organization that provides workshops, writers' conference dates, chat rooms, and critique group information for members. Contact at www.americanchristianfictionwriters.com
Ane Mulligan. I first met this red-haired dynamo at the 2007 Dallas ACFW conference. Ane oozes knowledge, thanks to her former employment as a legislative affairs director in Washington and her insatiable appetite for good fiction. Somehow Ane manages to serve as ACFW Zone Director, co-run a highly successful website, Novel Journeys, and pen a unique brand of Christian political suspense; it's rumored that she's been surgically attached to her keyboard. Contact at www.noveljourney.com and www.anemulligan.com
The Chicago Manual of Style. Up-to-date resource for those tricky punctuation questions. www.chicagomanualofstyle.org
Cara Putman. Do you want to be inspired? Check out the website www.caraputman.com and meet the author of Canteen Dreams.
Cindy Thomson. If you're interested in genealogy, World War II, Ireland, baseball, and a dozen other topics, including Brigid of Ireland, check out these two web sites: www.brigidofireland.com and www.cindyswriting.com
Dancing Word Writers Ink. Hurry to this site, which is as cool as its name! Anne McDonald, ACFW Northwest Zone Director, and other dedicated individuals have dedicated this link to inspiring and encouraging Christian writers. And be sure to check out the seminar transcripts, including one by me entitled "I Second that Emotion."
Designer Girl Graphics. Prepare to ooh and aah when you enter Dineen Miller's gorgeously constructed site. You'll find pertinent articles, writing tips, and much more! Contact www.dineenmiller.com for penthouse quality at bargain basement prices on one-pages, proposals, book covers, and other designing needs.
http://dictionary.reference.com. Okay, I'm crazy, but I love this site. Words you can use in Scrabble, synonyms that Thesarus himself couldn't think of, and much more! My bulky old Webster's with the torn cover has been relegated to the top shelf...
Edgy Inspirational Author. Michelle Sutton, the edgy inspirational author, somehow manages to read nearly every new Christian title, then give the books away on her blog. I particularly like her Links to Review feature and the latest postings on her blog. And I can't wait to read Michelle's novel, It's Not About Me, which will be published by Sheaf House in 2008! www.michellesutton.net. http://edgyinspirationalauthor.blogspot.com
Kregel Publications. The publicity blog highlights the latest re Kregel's exciting new titles. Enjoy! kregelpublicity.blogspot.com. kregel.gospelcom.net
Story Sensei. If you haven't met Camy Tang, hustle to her website now! She's got great writing tips, inspiration, jokes, and chat at www.camytang.com. And her Story Sensei editing service may be just the tool you need to get published!
The Simple Way/Another World Is Possible. Is your faith old-dishwater tepid? Should you pull out the sink drain and send the nasty old stuff spiraling toward the treatment plant? If you haven't heard of Shane Claiborne, his book An Irresistible Revolution, or his DVDs, check out this website, www.awip.us. With Christ's help, you just might become an "ordinary radical"...for Him!
WeBoggle. I only allow myself a couple of games a day--with my son supervising. Improve your vocabulary and compete with other Bogglers--for free. http://weboggle.shackworks.com
Sudoku. For months, I've been unfaithful to WeBoggle. Yes, this Sudoku site has won my heart. Plus, I compete with my husband every day on the easy and medium puzzles. If you don't like Sudokus, try this link, but be warned! You may become addicted. And more than once, it's crumbled the annoying wall of writer's block! http://www.life.com/Life/sudoku/0,26379,,00.html
Writer's Digest. Writing prompts, writing contests, writing articles, writing classes, writing books, writing magazines, writing tips...You get the picture. I've gotten positive feedback on the contests, the magazines, and the classes. Visit often at www.writersdigest.com