Will you be at the Florida Christian Writers Conference (FCWC) this year? Mark the dates: March 1-4, 2012 and check out the FCWC website for more information.

I’ll be teaching two workshops on Writing for Anthologies.

An effective way to build publishing credits is to write short stories for anthologies. Inspirational anthologies such as Chicken Soup for the Soul and others are always seeking stories for new volumes. Learn how to craft a winning story and build credibility as a published author!

Writing for Anthologies – Part 1: Essentials of a Winning Story
In this first workshop, we’ll discuss the components of a good story, and identify tips for polishing your story.

Writing for Anthologies – Part 2: Turning a Mediocre Story into a Winner
This follow-up workshop will be a hands-on exercise. We’ll take a rough draft of a story and edit it to turn it into a winner.

Hope to see you there!

Check out these three archived radio interviews!

http://toginet.com/podcasts/cecandme/CecandMeLIVE_2011-08-16.mp3?type=podpage
(Crystal Bowman and I discuss the children’s picture book series
Faith Basics for Kids, and when and how to teach
young children about God.)

http://www.moodyradiochicago.fm/rdo_programDetail.aspx?id=69399
(Interview about One Year Alone with God. Click on “Listen” under Susie Larson.)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rrradio/2011/05/19/gate-beautiful-radio-show-may-19th
(Interview about writing One Year Alone with God. Click on the play arrow and fast-forward to the 90 minute mark.)

Crystal Bowman and I have co-authored a series of children’s picture books called Faith Basics for Kids. The first 2 books, Do You Love Me More? and Will I See You Today? have been released by Standard Publishing.

Have you stopped by my blog, Pen Station? Join the discussions by leaving a comment!

One Year Alone with God: 366 Devotions on the Names of God has been released by Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Find it on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and CBD.com!

Please explore this website and get to know me better. I hope you’ll email me your comments at AvaAvaWrites.com so that I might get to know you, too!

Ava

“I Could Never” in Vista, January 8, 2012

“A Different Christmas” in Christian Fiction On-line Magazine CFOM), December 2011

“My Will or God’s Will?” in The LOOKOUT, October 16, 2011

“Writing My Story” in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspirations for the Young at Heart, August 2011

“Lessons for Today from Paul’s Missionary Journeys” in The LOOKOUT, June 26, 2011

“A Special Delivery” in Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Dog’s Life, April 2011

“His Wonderful Names” in Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse Magazine, April 2011

“Christ in the Workplace” in The LOOKOUT, March 20, 2011

“Journeying On” in Hometimes Family Newspaper, February 21, 2011

“Unless the Lord Builds…” (31 Devotionals) in Anchor Devotional, Haven Ministries, January 2011

Do You Love Me More? Standard Publishing, January 2011

Will I See You Today? Standard Publishing, January 2011

“His Name Shall Be Called…” in The LOOKOUT, December 19, 2010

One Year Alone with God: 366 Devotions on the Names of God
Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, October 2010

“The Cooking Lesson” in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters, October 2010

“Liberty for All” in The LOOKOUT, July 4, 2010

“Legalism” in Evangel, April 18, 2010

“Never Judge a Book By It’s Cover” in Ultimate Christian Living, March 2010

“Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone” in Cup of Comfort for a Better World, March 2010

“Packed” in Evangel, January 31, 2010

Coming soon:

“Role Reversal” in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Caregivers, March 2012