DFW Ready Writers in the News-What's Happening August 2009

Hello, Ready Writers!

This month...

Deborah Rather, who writes as Arlene James, will have a new book out in a couple weeks. Anna Meets Her Match is the first book in the new Chatam House series from Love Inspired. The book has already received 4-1/2 stars and Top Pick from Romantic Times magazine.

For more info, visit the series' Web site at www.chatamhouseseries.com. Deborah will also be speaking on scene construction at the ACFW chapter in Round Rock, Texas, on August 15.

Jane "Grammar Mama" Thornton has had numerous articles published on The Christian Pulse. Her latest article appeared on July 20th. And, be watching for her next article that will post on August 17th.

Lena "Red" Nelson Dooley will speak at the North Texas Christian Writers Conference September 11 and 12. Her book, The Spinster Brides of Cactus Corner, released this month in Thorndike large print edition. Wild West Christmas and Christmas Love at Lake Tahoe release in September. A combined volume of Can You Help Me? and Caught Red-Handed will release in September in Thorndike large print edition.

Congratulations, Ready Writers!!!!!!!!

Dawn "Your Writer in the Know" Michelle Michals :o)

DFW Ready Writers in the News - What's Happening June 2009

Hello, DFW Ready Writers!

The summer is already half over and the temperatures are steadily rising. I know it's hot here! All the more reason to stay in the A/C and write for the Lord!

For this month's member news:

Jane Thornton was published this month on The Christian Pulse. Her article, “A Merry Heart,” ran on June 1^st, and is still available to read by clicking here.

Mark your calendars now and don't miss our resident physician Dr. Richard Mabry's newest devotional. His meditation "God Of The Universe" will appear in the July-Aug issue of the Upper Room devotional guide. Written to commemorate the 40th anniversary of man's first step on the moon, the devotional will post on July 20. You can read it online that day at http://upperroom.org/devotional.

Congratulations to this month's Members in the News. If you have members news that didn't make it this month, please e-mail me at dawn@dawnmichellemichals.com for next month's addition.

Take care, God bless and Happy Writing,

Dawn Michelle Michals

www.dawnmichellemichals.blogspot.com

DFW Ready Writers in the News - What's Happening May 2009

Happy May, everybody!

In this month's news:

Lisa Buffaloe is getting settled in the beautiful city of Boise, Idaho. We miss you, Lisa! Lisa was interviewed twice this month! To read her interview with Norma Vera, visit http://grandmateachmewisdom.blogspot.com/

And, for Lisa's interview with Kathy Grubbs, visit http://www.10minutewriter.com/

Congrats, Lisa!

Jane Thornton's newest article, "One Another," is on The Christian Pulse. Click here to check it out. Great article, Jane!

Our lovely president, Lena Nelson Dooley spoke recently at Gifted for His Glory at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church. Lena also has two new book releases: Wild Prairie Roses and The Prairie Romance Collection. Wow, Lena!! Great job!

And....drum roll please...

BIG NEWS for our favorite doctor and medical resource, Richard L. Mabry, M.D. Richard signed a contract with Abingdon Press in January. His medical suspense, Code Blue, will be published in early 2010. The second book in the "Prescription For Trouble" series is complete, and Richard is now at work on book three. Congrats, Richard! I can't wait to pick up my autographed copy!

Richard has also been published recently in the March-April issue of Upper Room meditation guide with his article "Proclaiming Good News." "The Secret Life Of A First Reader: Interview With Crystal Laine Miller" was published in the March issue of Christian Communicator magazine.

Congratulations to this month's Members in the News! And, congrats to all of you who write for our Lord!!!

Keep writing!

Dawn Michelle Michals

www.dawnmichellemichals.blogspot.com

Member News - August

First off, congratulations to our two Book of the Year (BOTY) finalist:

• Lena Nelson Dooley for The Spinster & The Cowboy (Spinster Brides of Cactus Corner anthology)


• Arlene James for When Love Comes Home (aka Deborah Rather)
  

Our president Dawn Michelle Morton had an article published in Focus on The Family. In the magazine, it made front page.

Lisa Buffalo has another article called -- Trapped like a Rat with The Christian Pulse which will appear on July 22.

July Member News- LISTEN UP, FOLKS!!

Our members have been hard at work this month. Give them a big kudos for their successes and even their failures if you hear about them. Both indicate a writer hard at work and deserve applause.

• Our prez Dawn has an article coming out in the July Focus On Your Family magazine. It will be in the one dealing with Single Parent Issues.
• Deborah Rather will be having a book released from Love Inspired: Book 1 of Eden "His Small Town Girl"
• Janice Olson is hosting the ACFW blog tour on July 14. I think she is still looking for short testimonials about your experience at conferences. See Janice's Website
• Lena Dooley will be a guest blogger on Kelly Mortimer's blog July 13-18. Stop by and see what interesting things she has to say.
• Beth Shriver has a monthly article in Heartbeat Magazine
• Lisa Buffalo had another article come out in The Christian Pulse

Let's support one another by checking out these sites and congratulating each other on a job well done.

If you have any other news- even if they are rejections- let me know and I'll put add it to our Member news entries.

Dooley Book Signing

Yes folks, it's true!

Our own V. President Lena Nelson Dooley will be having a book signing at the Southlake Barnes and Noble off Hwy. 114 in the Southlake/ Grapevine area.

Mark your calendars for June 21st starting at 2pm.

Evidently, from the picture, you'll have a fine selection of books to choose from.

Hope to see everyone there!

May Member News

Many of our member's have been hard at work. Here's a sampling of what some of them have been up to:

• Check out Janice's new website. See sidebar and click on Janice Olson.
• Lisa Buffalo has two new articles out. You can read them by following these links:

"Where is the control?"
http://www.thechristianpulse.com/index.php/20080501572/Faith/Faith-Articles/Where-is-the-control.html

"Excuse me God, can we talk?"
http://www.thechristianpulse.com/index.php/20080501571/Faith/Faith-Articles/Excuse-me-God-can-we-talk.html

• Lena Dooley always has interesting interviews on her blog. Check it out by clicking her name on the side bar. Writer's are sure to find interesting tidbits there.
• Our president, Dawn Samaniego, is now moved and getting settled into her new home.
• We have three finalist in the Genesis Contest: Lynne Gentry, Jane Thornton, who finaled twice, and Janice Olson. Be sure to give them a big congrats when you see them.

I hope to be able to post more news in the future. This is promising to be a great year!

January Booksigning Event

Leanna Ellis will be having a book signing for her January 8th release, Elvis Takes a Back Seat.

Stop by Barnes and Noble in Southlake on Saturday, January 12th from 5-7pm.

"Elvis" will be there!

Fun prizes too.

Hope everyone can come.

Check out Leanna's website at http://leannaellis.com/