is that she’s amazing. Not only is she a woman after God’s heart, but she’s an engaging speaker as well. I finally got pictures of our fun time hanging out for a few minutes at the recent OCW conference put up on facebook and you can see them here. She keynoted the very first writer’s […]
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Writer-palooza!
By Christina Tarabochia on February 19, 2010 in ACFW, OCW, Redeemed Writers, The Familiar Stranger, Writing
It’s been nonstop, writing-related activities around here … and the forecast is more of the same! I’ll be putting tons of pictures up on facebook, so friend me there if you haven’t already, but I want to give you a taste of what the life of a (not so) famous author is like. 🙂 Valentine’s […]
OCW One-Day in Portland … Good Times!
 This is a rare sighting, indeed! Two of The Familiar Stranger‘s endorsers sitting together: Eva Marie Everson, who spoke at the conference, and Randy Ingermanson, who taught a few workshops.  Eva was our first coaching class teacher, OCW Summer Conf, 2003(?). So good to see her again and be challenged to, in the tradition […]
Looking for an Agent?
Michael Hyatt at Thomas Nelson has compiled this list of Christian Literary Agents. I haven’t seen such a succinct list with all the contact info in one place before. Huge resource! I’ve been very blessed in my relationship with the Van Diests and hope to have a fruitful partnership for years to come. If many […]
I (heart) Les Schwab
I’ve had a slow leak in my left rear tire for about a month. How do I know? Because my super-smart car tells me when the pressure gets too low. (Okay, I just found out that most new cars now have this feature, but I still think my car is smarter than most.) I’ve been […]
I Feel Like a Real Writer
… for four reasons! One, I got a letter from Google regarding a class action lawsuit regarding their search feature. They included me because my work may have been searched in an improper manner. Ha! I highly doubt it, since the book isn’t out yet. Two, the OCW newsletter arrived today. It highlights a workshop […]
Featured Author on Shoutlife!
If you haven’t heard of Shoutlife, think Christian social networking site. Facebook or Myspace with more of a family feel. They have wonderful sections for musicians, authors, organizations, events, and people. We all know that artists of any kind are not “people” so it’s good they put that as a separate category! I’ve been a […]
A Whole Lot of Mustaches–OCW Pictures
12:30 AMCanby Grove Conference CenterOregon Christian Writers Summer Conference I couldn’t wait ’til I got home to post these because they’re just too funny. I hope you enjoy seeing the hairier side of the CBA. Karen Schurrer from Bethany House & Sandra Bishop, the newest agent at MacGregor Literary OCW Member Charlotte Kardokus & Coaching […]
Break It Down
My last post was titled “Turning a Corner.” Apparently, I also stumbled into a dark alley. Don’t worry; I made my way toward the light and emerged at last. Looking back, here’s what I see happening since I last blogged: Three rejections, two new full manuscript requests, the strep bug and various colds, a 400-page […]
Ten Reasons to Keep Reading My Blog
Some of you might not read the blogger comments, but I must call attention to some nonsense that went on yesterday. It all started when the gorgeous Tammy Bowers–click to see Tammy age beautifully over 25 years–threatened to boycott my blog. She said this, in part, about me: “You speak French now too? On my […]