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Interview and Book Give-Away with Cindy Rooy

cindyrooyheadshotWhat a joy to introduce this week’s visiting author, Cindy Rooy. Cindy and I met years ago at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and it’s been a joy to watch God bless her work. Cindy is the author of the Bible study, Trusting God Through Troubles & Tears. She presently hosts a bi-weekly radio show in New Mexico called Faith Flash and is an inspirational newspaper columnist for three papers covering southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee. You can read more about Cindy and her ministry at the end of the interview, but be sure to leave a comment and you’ll be in the drawing for a free book!

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Do You Really Want to Be a Master at Writing? (and Writing Opportunities just for you!)

Several of you have mentioned your frustration with continued rejections, marked-up critiques, or blogs with few followers. So this looks like a good time to revisit this blog post, written several years ago:

walkway2bobspaldingWant to Be a Master Writer?

My journey to publication was like that of many writers…filled with unexpected (and of course, undeserved) detours of rejection and denial. What were those editors thinking? Didn’t my years as a high school newspaper reporter and editor of the literary journal count for anything? And what about all those A’s I made in college English Comp class?

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It’s Been 10 Years by Steve Matheny

mathenysToday’s post is written by our dear son-in-law, Steve Matheny, who could have been lost at the World Trade Center ten years ago. This is the first time he’s told the full story.

He’ll tell you he’s not a writer, and as far as I know, has no inclination to be one.

But the truth is, whether he believes it or not, he IS. After reading his story posted on his Facebook page, I knew I wanted to share it with you. After reading it, I’m sure you’ll agree that he is, indeed, a writer. 

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Are You Looking For The Secret Shortcut to Writing Success?

whichwayistock711In 1993 I deposited ten manuscript submissions into the post office bin…and mentally began spending the money. It was a no-brainer. After all, I’d written the next bestselling novel, one worthy of bidding wars and movie options. Oh my, what was I going to do when five publishers wanted my book at the same time?

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Don’t Forget to Post Your MoGo7000 Results by Sunday!

mogoDid you reach your MoGo7000 goal for the month of August? If you wrote at least 7000 new words on a book project in August, you can register for the $100 drawing!

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