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I'm delighted to post reviews for books by one of our own members, Darlene Franklin. Here are my thoughts on two of her books: Plainsong By Darlene Franklin Review by Lacy Williams Joe Knight meets Michelle Morris outside a major league baseball game and impulsively asks her out. Michelle is attracted to the intriguing man, but impulsive seems to be his middle name, and

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OCFW's September meeting has been cancelled due to speaker conflicts and a conflict with ACFW's national conference. If you have questions, please email Lacy at ljyw (at) cox (dot) net .

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WINGS OF A DREAM by Anne Mateer Reviewed by Regina Jennings When Rebekah Hendricks' suitor leaves Oklahoma for aviator training in Dallas, the months ahead of her look bleak. Struggling against the uncertainties of World War I, Rebekah dreams of the day when Arthur will return and she can start her real life with him. In the meantime, she goes to help her widowed aunt in Texas with the hope

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OCFW is excited to announce registration is open for our first mini-conference on October 22, 2011. For details, check out the MINI-CONFERENCE page on this site.

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OCFW is excited to host a Q&A/Conference Preparation workshop on August 27, 2011 at the Mardel Christian Store in Edmond OK from 1-3 pm. We will be doing questions with multi-pubbed author Janet Lee Barton, as well as our members who have attended conferences before, as well as sharing information about the upcoming ACFW National conference in St. Louis, MO. We hope you can join us for this

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This month we are excited to host multi-published author RENE GUTTERIDGE! No Topic off Limits: Award-Winning author Rene Gutteridge will be visiting the OKC Christian Fiction Writers on Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 1 to 3. Ms. Gutteridge will host an “Ask Me Anything,” session where she will answer questions on every topic from the nitty gritty of the writing business to the writing craft

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Lacy here, with a post for the ACFW National Conference Blog Tour. I want to share some of my experiences from the 2010 conference in Indianapolis: 1) Tag-alongs. This was the first year I'd brought my husband (and daughter, 9-months-old at the time) to conference with me. Although they didn't attend any of the sessions or meals, it was really cool for me to see them having some special

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I'm excited to announce that we will host multi-published author Kathleen Y’Barbo on Saturday, June 25, from 1:00-3:00pm. Ms. Y’Barbo will be sharing her workshop, TEN WRONGS DON'T MAKE A WRITER: Can’t figure out why your novel keeps getting rejected? Perhaps you've got an editor or agent interested but want to be sure you've done all you can to polish that book before you send it off.

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Julie Jarnagin Canyon Walls Review by Lacy Williams Independent camp director Cassie Langley doesn’t need help from one of the hunky counselors at her camp—either in small things like handing her a toolbox or with the one big problem in her life: her camp is threatened with closure. Will Overman didn’t arrive at the camp with an agenda (even if his father wished he would’ve), but when

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Love's Raid By Darlene Franklin Reviewed by Regina Jennings Clara Farley dreams of opening a school for girls in Maple Notch, Vermont, but her nest egg is threatened by a series of bank robberies. Constable Daniel Tuttle is anxious to prove himself after losing his arm during the war. He has plans to capture the band of thieves, but the net might ensnare Clara's troubled brother. To

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Join us for an upcoming online class “Internet Research Basics” with contracted author (and OCFW President) Lacy Williams on May 16-31, 2011. Ever gotten stuck trying to find the right information for your novel? Whether you write contemporary, historical, fantasy or real-life stories, researching things for your novel doesn’t have to be scary if you know how to do it.In this two-week

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Just wanted to post a note to let everyone know that OCFW member Julie Jarnagin's debut book CANYON WALLS released this month by Heartsong Presents. Yay, Julie! We are dancing with you! For right now, you have to get the book through Heartsong's website, although it will be available on Amazon and at your local Christian retailer in the future. Or come to one of our meetings and meet Julie and

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A huge thank you to OCFW member Terri Weldon for submitting this review. Love’s Raid By Darlene Franklin Reviewed by Terri Weldon Spinster Clara Farley is focusing her energy and her inheritance on creating an academy for girls. She dreams of the day women will be allowed to vote, not the day she’ll marry. All that changes when she begins negotiating with the town constable Daniel Tuttle on

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Join OCFW on Thursday, May 5 for a special evening event. PLEASE NOTE WE WON'T HAVE A REGULAR MEETING DURING MAY DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY! Agenda: 5:30-6:30 arrive (when you can), eat, fellowship 6:30-7:30 Janice speaks on “U.N.I.Q.U.E. - Finding Your Unique Place in the Writing Industry” 7:30 booksigning, fellowship LOCATION: Hideaway Pizza 116 E 5th St, Edmond OK 73034 We’ve reserved the

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HOW TO WRITE A REVIEW Title When I am posting a book review on a blog or website, I always use a title similar to this: A Place to Belong By Linda Goodnight Reviewed by Lacy Williams This lets readers know you aren’t taking credit for the book, just posting a review. If you are on a website like Amazon.com or Goodreads, where you will already be on the “product” or “book” page to leave a

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A Place to Belong By Linda Goodnight Reviewed by Lacy Williams Widow Kitty Wainwright is happy being single. She’s not interested in dating, only preserving her late husband’s memory and running her motel in the small town of Redemption, Oklahoma. Jace Carter has been in love with Kitty for awhile now, but he’ll never tell her. Why? Because of his dark past. He knows that even though he and

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On April 30, we'll be offering a hands-on workshop based on Donald Maass’ book Writing the Breakout Novel. The class will be moderated by OCFW president Lacy Williams. In this class, participants will be given tools to write a novel that appeals to a broad audience. Bring your manuscript or computer for hands-on exercises. PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL DATE: because of Easter weekend, we've delayed our

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Join us this month as we host multi-published author Janet Lee Barton on the topic of STORYBOARDING. We will meet at Mardel on Saturday, March 26 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Come early for fellowship! Janet Lee Barton is the author of fifteen novels and five novellas. She writes both historical & contemporary Christian Romance and is currently writing her sixteenth novel for Heartsong Presents.

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Join OKC Christian Fiction Writers (an ACFW chapter) for upcoming online class “What to Expect After Publishing” with award-winning author Maureen Lang on April 11-22, 2011. Signed that contract or getting close to being published but aren’t sure what’s coming next? In this two-week class, multi-published author Maureen Lang will share insights and helpful tips on topics like edits, marketing,

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We will host multi-published author Dr. Robert Wise on Saturday, February 26, from 1:00-3:00pm. Dr. Wise will speak about collaborations. Dr. Robert L. Wise is the author of thirty-one published books and numerous articles including The Death of Innocence, the story of the murder of JonBenet Ramsey. During his long career, he has collaborated with a number of significant national leaders.

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If you are planning on attending our January meeting, please note the following change: Due to extenuating circumstances, we are changing the meeting date to January 29 (fifth Saturday). The meeting will be held at the Edmond public library (not at Mardel's like we usually are). If you need more information or have questions please email Lacy.

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I hope you've enjoyed reading OCFW's Christmas gift to you. If you would like to download a PDF of our Christmas novella, here it is: DOWNLOAD ME (to save to your computer, right click on the link and click "SAVE TARGET AS") You will need the free Adobe Reader software, if you don't already have it. You can get it at: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from OCFW!

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OCFW Christmas serial story Chapter Eight this chapter by Lacy Williams Copyright © OKC Christian Fiction Writers “…so that’s why I decided to go ahead with the procedure.” Eleanor looked around the now-silent dinner table, noting the tears standing in her mother’s eyes, the serious stares from all of her sisters, her dad’s clamped jaw. Even the kids were quiet. An hour after she and Tad

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OCFW Christmas serial story Chapter Seven this chapter by Sharon Srock Copyright © OKC Christian Fiction Writers “Watch Tad, I bet I can get some serious air on this jump.” Eleven-year-old Robbie lined his bike up with the homemade ramp and pedaled hard for his target. His bike sailed across the rickety piece of plywood, soaring into the air, coming down neatly on the opposite ramp ten feet

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OCFW Christmas serial story Chapter Six this chapter by Bill Garrison Copyright © OKC Christian Fiction Writers The sound of metal twisting and crumpling reverberated through the car. Eleanor screamed. Tad reached out for her, but the car’s momentum pushed him forward instead. His head whipped to the side, then back again. Silence fell. What had just happened? Shaking, adrenaline

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OCFW Christmas serial story Chapter Five this chapter by Robin Patchen Copyright © OKC Christian Fiction Writers Eleanor ducked back into the store and pretended to be absorbed in a display of jewelry, but she couldn’t erase what she’d just overheard. What caused Tad’s sudden desire to flee? She wondered for a brief moment if it was her, but something—perhaps insight from the Holy Spirit—told

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OCFW Christmas serial story Chapter Four this chapter by Terri Weldon Copyright © OKC Christian Fiction Writers Tad refused to wreck the car with Ellie and the boys in it. The Clark family had suffered enough in the last six months. No way was he adding to it. He offered up a silent prayer of thanks no other cars were close by. Forcing himself to stay calm, he steered the car in the

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OCFW Christmas serial story Chapter Three this chapter by Lacy Williams Copyright © OKC Christian Fiction Writers The woman was crazy. Tad was almost one hundred percent sure of it. He squinted, but it didn’t help. His visibility was zilch. The headlights of Mr. Clark’s Cadillac illuminated about a foot of swirling snow. Which made it really hard to read the street-signs or gauge the

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OCFW Christmas serial story Chapter Two this chapter by Sharon Srock Copyright © OKC Christian Fiction Writers Tad watched Eleanor climb the stairs, her childhood limp a little more pronounced as she navigated the steps. The long tunic she wore over her jeans did little to hide the curves she carried on her five and a half foot frame. Her sleek black hair bounced against the back of her

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OCFW Christmas serial story Chapter One this chapter by Lacy Williams Copyright © OKC Christian Fiction Writers “Hello-oo! Anybody home?” Eleanor Clark paused in the foyer of her parents’ home, waiting for her glasses to unfog after coming in from the cold. And it was cold! She brushed the fluffy, white flakes from her shoulders before shedding her coat and scarf. It hardly ever snowed in

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OCFW has a Christmas gift for you! Several of our members have gotten together and jointly written a Christmas novella for your enjoyment. With five members contributing, our novella reached eight chapters and 10,000 words. A chapter will be posted on our blog each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until the story is complete, just in time for Christmas! For a chapter listing and bios on our

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Ronie's book table - so creative! We had a wonderful meeting today with guest speaker Ronie Kendig. She talked about pacing and especially those moments in your novel that you really need to slow down the action so that the emotional impact can be complete. Some of Ronie's tips were to consider the types of action in your manuscript (normal, slowed, or high action), consider if the action is

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Digitalis by Ronie Kendig Barbour Review by Lacy Williams Struggling with debilitating flashbacks, Colton Neeley knows he can't go on with his career in MARSOC - the Marine Special Operations Command/Team. When a buddy offers him a chance for a fresh start in a new elite group - Nightshade - including the time to heal that he needs, Colton accepts. But the flashbacks don't go away. Piper

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One of our authors, Darlene Franklin, will be featured all month at her local bank (the IBC bank at S. 104th and Pennsylvania Ave) for the month of October. If you live nearby, stop in and support Darlene! Darlene's 2010 releases include:

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OKC Christian Fiction Writers will host multi-published author Ronie Kendig on Saturday, October 23 from 1:00-3:00pm. Ronie will speak on Writing Action and Pacing. Ronie grew up an Army brat, married a veteran, and they now have four children, a Golden Retriever, and a Maltese Menace. She has a BS in Psychology, speaks to various groups, volunteers with the American Christian Fiction Writers (

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Are you signed up for the OCFW newsletter? Here's a sneak peek at the Fall issue that was just released today: From "Neighbors", a short story written by OCFW member Julie Jarnagin: Rachel pounded her fist against the red door. No answer. She pulled her bathrobe tightly around her and stabbed the doorbell. The street was empty except for the lone jogger who had already passed the house.

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OCFW will be meeting on Saturday, August 28 at 1:00pm. We will be doing an informative and interactive workshop on preparing for writer's conferences. Your host will be Lacy Williams but everyone can participate. What to bring: a one-page synopsis of your story. We'll transform this into an elevator pitch and editor pitch during the workshop. Don't know what an elevator pitch is? Then you

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Don't miss a new release from one of our authors this month! Darlene Franklin's book Seaside Romance will be available August 1.

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One of our authors, Linda Goodnight, is up for a RITA for her 2009 book The Snow-Kissed Bride and she'll find out if she won at the RWA conference this weekend. We've got our fingers crossed for you, Linda! Linda's 2010 books are: and The Lawman's Christmas Wish  (coming in December!)

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Award-winning authors Margaret Daley and Vickie McDonough will be speaking at OCFW on Saturday. The topic is CONSTRUCTING A NOVEL and they will also be doing an author Q&A where you can ask them pretty much anything you can think of about publishing, writing, their books, etc. As usual, we'll meet at the back meeting room at Mardel from 1:00-3:00pm. Come early for fellowship if you can. Hope to

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Today you get to hear from me, LACY WILLIAMS. Aren’t you lucky? I’ve been to the ACFW national conference twice, 2007 (Dallas) and 2009 (Denver). I’ve already registered for the 2010 conference in Indianapolis. Both times I’ve gone, I’ve experienced a palpable sense of affirmation that God is calling me to write, because of the people and things He’s put in my path. In 2007, I roomed with a

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Today we hear from JULIE JARNAGIN, who is contracted for a novel with Heartsong Presents that will come out in 2011/12. Here's what she has to say: I met two OCFW members for the first time at the 2008 conference. Bill G and I were standing in line for our appointments; I met Lacy W. at the first-timer orientation. I think we all talked about how we wished there was an OKC chapter. Look at us

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Today's post is from BILL GARRISON, who writes fiction with a twist of suspense. Bill says: I've been to the 2007 and 2008 ACFW conferences and had a great time at both. The classes are great as are all the sessions. Some people buy the CDs of all the classes and learn from those. Others, like me, probably rarely even look at their notes once they go home. I think the conferences are valuable

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Today's post is from DARLENE FRANKLIN, a multi-pubbed, award-winning author. Here's what she has to say about the ACFW conference: Ah, conference. It’s like a big family reunion. But it is also my annual business meeting, where I meet with my board(s) of directors, editors of the book publishers I hope will buy my books. Those two appointments loom large for everyone at conference. I no

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Welcome to the first of five days spotlighting some of our members' experiences attending the ACFW national conference. This year's conference will be held in Indianapolis on September 17-21, 2010. Several of our members are already signed up for the 2010 conference, and when you read their posts, I think you'll see why. Today's post is from ERIN YOUNG: Last year, I finally did it. I went to

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BIG NEWS! We are hosting a Booksigning Festival on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 11am to 3pm at Mardel Christian and Educational Supply, 3300 S Boulevard Street, Edmond OK 73013. This event is designed to promote recognition of local authors and introduce the public to the growing genre of inspirational fiction. There will be door prizes for the first fifty attendees and a drawing for a gift

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Thanks to Erin Young for this review! Erin’s Summary and Review of Tribes by Seth Godin Disclaimer: Because I did not anticipate putting my talk into written form, the notes I took on the book did not specify which sentences were direct quotes. My apologies for not having them labeled. Tribes is a short book about how and why you should be a leader to a tribe—a group of followers. The book is

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On June 26, multi-published, award-winning author Lena Nelson Dooley will be speaking to us on Taking Setting to the Next Level. We'll also have a time of fellowship before the meeting - so come and meet our group! We meet at the Mardel Christian & Education store in Edmond, OK from 1-3:00pm on the fourth Saturday of each month. Hope to see you there!

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Don't miss a new release from one of our authors this month! Darlene Franklin has Prodigal Patriot coming out available June 1! Darlene's other releases this year include: Seaside Romance (August) A Woodlands Christmas and Bridge to Love

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A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer (ISBN 978-0764207556).I once gave a writing prompt for my writers group to come up with a couple with diametrically opposed occupations/world views. Think environmentalist and big oil. It’s one way to look at the conflict essential for any good romance.Karen Witemeyer starts with that premise in her debut novel, A Tailor-Made Bride. Hannah Richards is a

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One of our authors, Linda Goodnight, will be at the Book Expo America booksigning on May 26. If you're in NYC or will be on this date, stop by and see Linda! Linda's 2010 books are: and The Lawman's Christmas Wish  (coming in December!)

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We will be hosting literary agent Terry Burns on Saturday, May 22, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Terry will be doing an Agent Q&A. You can see a preview interview OCFW did here. We meet at Mardel Christian Education and Books, located on the corner of 33rd St. & Boulevard in Edmond, OK, in the back meeting room. For more information about Terry and the agency he represents, please visit http://

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President Lacy Williams has graciously invited me to share book reviews with you. As a member of a terrific marketing group, C.R.O.W.N., I will bring new titles of historical romance to your attention from time to time. If you’re a fan of “mail order bride” stories, 2010 is a banner year. Recently I’ve read a trio of historical romances using the “mail order bride” gambit and I heartily

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Agent and author Terry Burns will be speaking in OKC on May 22 doing an AGENT Q&A. To whet your appetites for this event, I got Terry to share answers to some questions for us early. :) OCFW: For our members who are new to writing and publishing, what does an agent do? Terry Burns: • Agents serve as the initial screen, filtering out inappropriate, inept and near-miss projects. Good agents

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Reading craft books is one of the ways you can improve your writing. But what if you don't have time to read a whole book, even in short snatches? How do you sort through all the blogs and information online to find out market news that is relevant to YOU? Might I suggest subscribing to a writing magazine? One of my favorites is Writer's Digest, which has great articles on writing and

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Mark your calendars! OCFW will be hosting a Multi-author Booksigning Event on July 17, 2010 We want to help our local/area authors promote Christian fiction. With the help of Mardel, we're doing a booksigning/festival. So far, our authors will be: Janet Lee Barton Margaret Daley Darlene Franklin Linda Goodnight Myra Johnson Vickie McDonough Carla Stewart Keep an eye on this blog for

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Our EBAY and live auctions were a great success! We raised over $170 to pay for speaker fees and other chapter expenses. OCFW, thanks for all you did, including donating items for the gift packs, donating time to put them together (Denice!), spreading the word, and also buying some of our items. You guys are the best!

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We had a great meeting today, including one visitor and one new member. Martha was great and shared some tips on Deep POV. They included: Watch out for phrases that signify telling ("he thought", "she felt", "he wondered", "she knew") Watch out for telling prepositions ("with glee"; "in frustration"; "a snicker of derision") Watch use of sensory data ("he could see", "he could smell") Eliminate

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A warm OCFW welcome to our newest member, Regina J. Welcome to OCFW, we are glad to have you as a part of our group!

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Need a Mother's Day gift for that special someone in your life? Or want to introduce a friend to Christian fiction? Have we got a deal for you - a way to PAMPER YOUR FAVORITE READER! OCFW has put together a bunch of gift packs that include BOOKS, BOOKS, & more BOOKS, plus gift items like lotions, candles, coffee, and other gifts! These items are being sold on EBAY, and you can find them here:

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OKC Christian Fiction Writers will be hosting author Martha Rogers at a special time, 11:30am-1:00pm on Saturday, April 24. OCFW meets at Mardel Christian Education and Books, located on the corner of 33rd St. & Boulevard in Edmond, OK.There will also be an author booksigning after the meeting from 1:00-3:00pm at the front of the bookstore.For the meeting, Martha will be discussing Diving Into

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Martha agreed to answer a few questions for us so we could find out a little bit about her before we meet her later this month. Here goes: When did you first know you wanted to be a writer? MR: I always liked to write and make up stories for my dolls and paper dolls, but it was in college English that I realized how much I loved it. My dream was to someday be a published writer, but I had no

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We'll have the full press release for our April speaker, Martha Rogers, up later, but I wanted to make a special announcement about the TIME of our April meeting. We will be having our meeting from 11:30-1:00 (we'll eat lunch during the meeting), then a booksigning for Martha from 1:00-3:00. Martha will  be speaking on DEEP POV, which I'm really looking forward to. So mark your calendars!

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Nearly thirty new releases this month - WOW! There is sure to be something for everyone here! 1. A Promise Forged, Heartsong Presents Historical Ohio Series by Cara C. Putman An historical from Heartsong Presents. A player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League finds challenges and love as she travels with her team. 2. Abbie Ann; Daughters of Jacob Kane, 3rd & final installment.

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OCFW would like to welcome our new members who placed membership during March: Robin Julie We are so glad to have you as a part of our group!

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There are a lot of things to love about OCFW. What is your favorite? Maybe it is the writers who speak to us on a variety of subjects (this year topics from setting to deep point-of-view to conference preparation to agent Q&A). Or it could be the chance to fellowship with other writers (who understands you better than writerly-friends?). Possibly our special events, like our gift-basket

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The WIN chapter of ACFW (Tulsa, OK) will be hosting a special talk with award-winning author Susan May Warren on Friday, April 16. You can find details here. Not only is Susan a great writer (I love her romantic suspense books!) she is also a dynamic speaker - I heard her at both the 2007 and 2009 ACFW national conferences and learned a ton. I highly recommend this event if you can make it!

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OKC Christian Fiction Writers will be hosting Dr. Robert Wise on Saturday, March 27 from 1:00-3:00pm. Dr. Wise will be discussing How to Write a Christian Mystery . . . Or How Do You Feature Murder and Mayhem in a Nice, Quiet Church? He will explain the unique features of putting a Christian mystery together and the challenges of the genre.Writing widely for numerous publications, Dr. Robert Wise

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1. A Distant Melody, Wings of Glory, Book One by Sarah Sundin An historical from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Allie is promised to a man she doesn't love, but a B-17 pilot captures her heart--will she honor her family's wishes or take a chance on love? 2. A Woman Called Sage by Diann Mills An historical from Zondervan. A woman bounty hunter fights bitterness and revenge to find

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Hello! Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to write a novel in 2010? To finish the book you’ve been working on for years? Or take your writing to the next level? Why not join a local writers group that can help you achieve your goals? Try OCFW on for size! What is OCFW? We are a chapter of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) that meets in Edmond, OK. We are a group of writers,

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You can find a copy of the membership drive flyer here: http://novelinspirations.com/ocfw/mem_dr_flyer.pdf and you can find a copy of the 2010 OCFW brochure here: http://novelinspirations.com/ocfw/ocfw_2010_brochure.pdf

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Announcing the first-ever OCFW spring membership drive! The board is asking our members to promote our group through inviting new attendees to our meetings. Ideally, we'd like to see each member refer at least one new member to our chapter. We’re offering a prize for the member who refers the most new members: $50 toward any writing-relating expense (must be used in 2010). This can include

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OCFW would like to welcome the following new members who joined in January: Priscilla Sharon Bill Robert

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On Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 OKC Christian Fiction Writers will host award-winning author and speaker Darlene Franklin.Ms. Franklin recently returned to cowboy (and cowgirl) country - Oklahoma - a move prompted by her desire to be closer to family; her mother, Anita, son Jaran, daughter-in-law Shelley, and three beautiful granddaughters. Her daughter Jolene has preceded her into glory.Darlene has

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We have an amazing lineup of speakers this year:January 23 – Lacy Williams (OCFW President) on Goals, Dreams, AccountabilityFebruary 27 – Darlene Franklin on A Rose Is Not a Rose: What Names Reveal about CharacterMarch 27 – Robert Wise on Writing a Christian Mystery: How Do You Write About Murder and Mayhem in a Nice, Quiet Church?April 24 – Martha Rogers on Diving into Deep POV or Using Your

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ACFW is a national organization geared toward meeting the needs of new and seasoned authors alike, as well as offering a venue for readers of Christian fiction to learn more about their favorite authors and discover the vast array of choices available from the Christian fiction market. Membership benefits include: Subscriptions to ACFW private email lists Afictionado monthly e-zine Critique

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