Enjoy the pics!
My Environment
These photos were taken while hiking in the mountains. I love living in the Pacific Northwest. We’re surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade mountains—yet the ocean is also within reach. It’s beautiful here. An unlike the myths that people believe, it really doesn’t rain ALL the time.
Isn’t the waterfall amazing?
I love flowers and fill my yard with them.
Sanctuary in our backyard. My office is to the right. This is the view I have while working at my desk.
Professional Life
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FICTION WRITERS CONFERENCE
Dallas, Texas – 2012
With my critique partner, Annette Irby.
BOOK SIGNING: PACIFIC NORTHWEST AUTHORS
Tukwila, WA – 2012
Annette Irby and I went to the signing to support our author friends: Mesu Andrews, Judy Gann, Bonnie Leon, Annette Irby, Laura Frantz, Ann Shore, and me.
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FICTION WRITERS CONFERENCE
St. Louis, Missouri – 2011
With author friends Rachel Hauck and Annette Irby.
With author friends Julie Lessman and Annette Irby.
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FICTION WRITERS CONFERENCE
Denver, Colorado – 2009
With Annette Irby and literary agent Donald Maass.
The worship team. Me, Javier, Rachel Hauck, Annette Irby, and Gail Sattler (bass). Missing are Denise Hunter (drums) and Nicole Young (violin). It was a privilege to serve on the team for a third year.
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FICTION WRITERS CONFERENCE
Minneapolis, Minnesota – 2008
With author and friend, Cynthia Ruchti.
Natasha Kern (literary agent), Annette, Irby, Julie Lessman, and me. Natasha is a well-known and respected agent in the industry. Julie is not only a dear friend, she’s one of my favorite romance authors in the Christian market.
Angela Hunt, our keynote speaker. One of my favorite novels written by Angela is Uncharted. I thought about the book for weeks after reading it.
The ACFW conference is a bit different from other writers’ conferences. Each day we have a short time of worship. It’s quite an experience to sing with close to six-hundred people from all over the country and from all denominations. For several years I’ve been blessed to be part of the worship team as a vocalist, and was excited to receive an invitation to continue with the team. From left to right: me, Annette Irby, Cynthia Ruchti, Cassie Campbell on guitar, Denise Hunter on drums, and Rachel Hauck on keys.
One of the highlights of the conference was the book signing at the Mall of America. Approximately 227 authors participated, showing the public that Christian fiction has much to offer readers. Two panels were interviewed. The one shown in the pic includes authors; Angela Hunt, Karen Ball, James Scott Bell, and Brandilyn Collins. Do you see whose photo is up on the screen? Non other than my friend and “roomy,” Gail Sattler.
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FICTION WRITERS CONFERENCE
Dallas, Texas – 2007
With critique partners, Annette Irby, and Ocieanne Fleiss. What would I do without them?
I’ve promoted DiAnn Mills’ books on my blog. It was fun to connect with her at the conference.
Michelle Sutton was the first friend I made in the publishing world. A prolific writer, she’s also a go-getter when it comes to promoting Christian fiction. She was my critique partner for several years.
Singing my little heart out as a vocalist on the worship team.
My writing buds: Annette Irby and Gail Sattler.