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that he will not be able to join us this year. Between his writing workload and other obligations,
he just can't get away. We look forward to seeing him sometime in the future.
- Kathi "Easy Writer" Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored
more than 30 books and ghostwritten several others for such notables as Rosey
Grier and the late Chaplain of the US Senate Dr. Richard Halverson. A former
newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi is a popular speaker at churches,
women’s clubs and retreats. She and her husband, Al, live in Homeland, CA,
where the two of them spend their free time buzzing around in their new ride:
Al's 2005 sunburst orange Corvette.
- Kim Bangs has 21 years of publishing experience. She is the Manager for
Author Relations/Contracts for the Regal Books, as well as a member of the
acquisitions team. She has had the privilege to work with Dennis and Barbara
Rainey, Jim Burns, Gloria Gaither, Craig Johnson, Josh McDowell, Gary Smalley,
Michelle McKinney Hammond, Karen O’Conner, and the First Place 4 Health team
and many others. Kim enjoys working with authors to provide resources that
touch hearts and change lives and open conversation with others.
game; we brought Guinea pigs, lost teeth, creative art work. Now that we're grown up, how do
we use show and tell effectively in our writing? Jesus used this method throughout His ministry
and we can too!
Bill Jensen has worked in book publishing for over 35 years, first as an editor
for Harvest House Publishers, and now as an agent. He has acquired and worked
with authors such as Stormie Omartian, Michelle McKinney Hammond, Kay
Arthur, Greg Laurie, Tony Evans, Lisa Whelchel, Dr. James Dobson, Joni
Eareckson Tada, and a host of others. When not working, he’s likely fly-fishing or
listening to classical music or opera. Bill makes his home in Eugene, Oregon,
with his wife, Sheila, and three daughters.
- Sharon Norris Elliott is an award-winning author, speaker, Bible teacher, and
Editor-in-chief of a new magazine, Gospel Road. Her website offers a wide
array of links whereby site visitors can get connected with all she has to offer.
Sharon loves teaching at conferences and coaching writers. She and her
husband, James, are enjoying their empty nest in Southern California.
- B.J. Taylor is an award-winning author with publication credits in John Gray’s
Mars and Venus in Love, 25 stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul books, feature
articles in Writer’s Digest, Romantic Homes, and Victorian Homes, and
Guideposts. B.J. writes dog-lit (beach reads for dog lovers) and will be releasing
her newest work, Charlie Bear: The True Story of a Headstrong Rescue Dog. B.J.
lives in Southern California with her husband and the scrappy Charlie Bear. Visit
her dog blog at www.bjtaylorblog.wordpress.com.
- Daniel Darling is the author of several books, including Real, Owning Your
Christian Faith (April 2012). His work has been featured by Relevant Magazine,
Focus on the Family, In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley. Publisher’s Weekly called
his writing style “substantive and punchy.” He blogs for patheos.com and
Crosswalk.com. Dan has been interviewed on TV and radio outlets across the
country, including 100 Huntley Street, Moody Broadcasting, Harvest TV,
American Family Radio, and a host of local and national Christian media.
Dan's workshop will be "Writing for the Youth Culture." How do you communicate with the ever-
reaching/ever-changing world of young people? Do you chase trends and pop culture? What are
teens looking for? Authenticity, creativity? And what should we as writers deliver to them?
Linda Olson is an international speaker, leadership coach, and published author
of articles, books, devotionals, and curriculum. As an entrepreneur, Linda’s
mission is to equip and empower you to be more successful than you’ve ever
been. She serves on the board of Lead Her and the task force of Christian
Women in Media.
- Linda’s workshop will be “Making Money with your Book.” Are you selling a
book, or is your audience buying into your message? Like the grass after a fresh
emotionally grab your audience of one, 100 or 1,000 so they will want more of you.
Kathy Ide is a published author of books, articles, play and movie scripts, short
stories, devotionals, and curriculum. She is a full-time freelance editor/mentor
for new writers, established authors, and book publishers. She is the founder and
coordinator of two groups for editorial freelancers—The Christian PEN:
Proofreaders and Editors Network (www.TheChristianPEN.com) and the Christian
Editor Network (www.ChristianEditor.com).
Kathy will lead a workshop based on her book, Polishing the PUGS: Punctuation,
in your manuscript. From her years as a professional freelance editor, Kathy addresses the most
common mistakes made by authors in the areas of punctuation, usage, grammar, and spelling. In
this fun, interactive workshop, you’ll learn PUGS rules based on the publishing industry’s standard
references.
- Don Patterson, the fearless leader of the High Desert Christian Writers, has
written four novels. He serves as the pastor of a local Southern Baptist
congregation, and a chaplain for the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.
Former English teacher Cindy Chatham, known in the literary world as C. J.
Chatham, is Executive Editor of Heartbeat Magazine. A published author herself,
she currently writes devotionals, poetry, and children’s stories in addition to
editing the books and manuscripts of future authors.
Cindy's workshop will be "Who Else Wants to Avoid the Editor?" If you don't
want to have a stranger recommend a complete rewrite of your book, learn the
essential elements required to keep them at bay.
Our conference director Steven Hutson is a child of the sixties, a native of Los
Angeles, and a storyteller almost from birth. In the course of his career he has
worn many hats, from clerk typist to lifeguard to meat cutter. His second book,
In Search of Clarity, was recently released by Crossover Publications. In his
limited free time he enjoys swimming and hiking, and serves on the Board of
Library Trustees for the City of Palmdale. At our conference, Steve will be on the
lookout for new talent on behalf of his literary Agency, WordWise Media
Services.
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