Writers Conference, Day 3
It’s 1983. Howard aspires to be the next Bruce Springsteen, and doesn’t mind bending a few rules to get there. Then he meets “Luna Tunes,” who sells limericks for a living. Sure, she’s cute, but who does that? And why is she with that goon Brian?
Before Howard can even get her number, he gets arrested for shoplifting a Jimi Hendrix tee. But he doesn’t know a jealous boyfriend awaits his release…
“When Lyric Met Limerick” is a light-hearted, fun romance that will make you smile.
The blurb above was my most valuable take-away from today’s conference. Second takeaway: I heard a heart-warming testimony from a fellow author who discovered a few years ago that God was all about grace, not rule-keeping. It’s sad how many of the unchurched think of Christianity as a bunch of rules that help us be better people. No, it’s God’s grace that makes us righteous in his sight.
If you are learning this for the first time, and you want to know more about how Christianity is not about rules, please email me at dawn@dawnvcahill.com. I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
~DVC~
Writers Conference, Day 1
A young woman learns her mother may have been murdered twenty years ago. And she’s the only one who can unlock the secret. If only she could remember…
What if you suspected you’d been lied to about your mother’s death…how far would you go to uncover the truth?
The above pitch was my biggest takeaway from Day 1 of the 4-day conference. In the Boot Camp class, a best-selling fiction author sat down with me, read my synopsis for Sapphire Secrets, and knew immediately how to pitch it. This is why I spend hundreds of dollars to attend these things.
Second takeaway: The keynote speaker reminded us that we Christian writers don’t write to make money or be famous. We write as worship. And he also reminded us that trying to control outcomes is the opposite of faith. I plead guilty to that one. This is a world that sends the message, you can have whatever you want if you just work hard enough for it.
But that’s not faith. That isn’t resting in God and leaving outcomes in His hands. I so needed the reminder.
For those of you who’ve attended writers conferences: what is a memorable moment for you? Please share!
And check back tomorrow for the results of Day 2.
“Name That Band” Contest!
OK, we have a winner! Connor, a college student, came up with the winning entry: Free The Defendants. A nice blend of revolutionary rebellion and in-your-face political activism. Thank you, Connor!
Dear friends – Declan Decker needs your help. He stars in the ebook When Lyric Met Limerick and his grunge rock band really needs a name. So get out your creative caps and help him come up with a catchy new handle. To help you out, he’s listed a few names of well-known grunge bands of the 90s:
- Nirvana
- Pearl Jam
- Alice In Chains
- Jane’s Addiction
Other ideas: Seattle landmarks, geographic names, food, hobbies. Add your ideas to the comments below, or email me if you’d prefer. Whoever comes up with the name Declan likes best will win a free ebook, plus a copy of Sapphire Secrets once it’s published.
The winner will be announced next weekend.
Ready? GO!
“Name That Band” Contest!
Dear friends – Declan Decker needs your help. He stars in the ebook When Lyric Met Limerick and his grunge rock band really needs a name. So get out your creative caps and help him come up with a catchy new handle. To help you out, he’s listed a few names of well-known grunge bands of the 90s:
- Nirvana
- Pearl Jam
- Alice In Chains
- Jane’s Addiction
Other ideas: Seattle landmarks, geographic names, food, hobbies. Add your ideas to the comments below, or email me if you’d prefer. Whoever comes up with the name Declan likes best will win a free ebook, plus a copy of Sapphire Secrets once it’s published.
The winner will be announced next weekend.
Ready? GO!
ANNOUNCING Sapphire Secrets – PreRelease Party!
This author is very excited to be in the last stages of tweaking her first novel. As the photo suggests, the setting for “Sapphire Secrets” is a dance studio owned by twin sisters. After one of them is injured in a car accident, will she ever dance again?
I know release day will be surreal, so I’m gonna throw y’all a party. Check back often for details, excerpts and giveaways. Five lucky readers will get a sneak peek for free. And tell your dancing friends, or dancer wannabes, there’s a book right here especially for them.
~DVC~
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