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Some of our AWSA Sisters

We had a lovely day in Newport Beach at a Southern California gathering for AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association)

We are proud to be members of this exclusive group comprised of 250 of the top Christian authors and speakers in America.

Back Row (L to R):
Ellie Kay -- Linda Evans Shepherd -- Kathy Collard Miller --Tonya Ruiz --Karen O'Connor
Front Row (L to R):
Janet Lynn Mitchell--Lee Ezell --Nancy C. Anderson --Susan Titus Osborn

The Writers' View

This photo was taken at Glorieta Christian Writer's Conference where we were on the faculty.
Our friends in this photo are part of an on-line group of professional Christain writers who discuss various aspects of the publishing industry.

Tonya, Marita Littauer, and Nancy

Once upon a time, someone told two ladies named Nancy & Tonya they needed to go to a CLASS seminar so they packed up their bags and went to one, where they met Marita Littauer. She taught them all kinds of important things about being writers and speakers.

Then Marita said "You must go to Indianapolis EXPO for CLASS Career Coaching!" So they did and many wonderful things happened there, including Nancy finding a publisher for her book. Then Marita said, "It is time you go to the International Christian Booksellers Association Conference" and they made many friends in the publishing industry.

God had a wonderful plan and now Nancy & Tonya have been published in dozens of books and magazines and speak to woman coast-to-coast.

Nancy & Tonya probably owe Marita a cuppa coffee or two..or three..

Ellie Kay

Our new best friend, Ellie Kay, went out-on-the-town with us in Hermosa Beach. We yakked our heads off while drinking heavily caffeinated beverages. What fun! She is a queen bee in the publishing industry and we are still newbies compared to her, but Ellie coined a fun phrase when she said , "You're not newbies you're just 'Humble bees'." She was very encouraging and we were privileged to pray together before we parted. A new friend, a hot cuppa coffee and a sweet prayer---A perfect night! www.EllieKay.com

Peers at the Pier

Ellie Kay, Brenda Taylor, Tonya and Nancy visit Santa Monica Pier on a very cold and windy day.

Tonya & Nancy with Paula Parker

We met Paula Parker for dinner in Beverly Hills. Paula lives in Nashville, but was in LA to review a movie, so we drove up to Rodeo Drive and chatted over dinner. What fun!

Biola Professor June Hetzel

Doing what we do best - Lunch.
Professor June Hetzel, is the author of several book and the editor of the teen devotional Beauty is Soul Deep which contains many of our stories.

Louise DuMont, Faith-Dipped Chocolate

Tonya and Nancy with Louise DuMont, author of Faith-Dipped Chocolate
(Take a little bite of encouragement - chocolate-style)

Vicki Caruana

Tonya and Nancy with Vicki Caruana
"America's Teacher" ApplesandChalkdust.com

Tonya and Nancy at CBA with fellow AWSA members:
Eva Marie Everson, Allison Bottke, Marita Littauer & Linda Evans Shephard

Tama Westman

Our new friend, Tama Westman
(A dynamic speaker and writing coach who motivates with a powerful style that pulls no punches.)

Shannon Woodward & Jon Walker

This pic was taken at Mount Hermon Christian Writers' Conf. where we met Shannon Woodward , Author of A Whisper in Winter & Jon Walker, editor of Rick Warren's Ministry ToolBox and vice president of story for Purpose Driven Ministries.

Cec Murphy

Cec Murphy is famous. We're not, but he treated us like equals.
What a guy! Cec's Web Site - Click Here

Mt. Hermon - Chip McGregor

Chip McGregor (standing on his tip-toes)
Warner Faith/Center Street, associate publisher, editorial.

Bruce Barbour

Bruce Barbour, a gentleman and a scholar.
For more about Bruce Barbour--Click Here

Allison Bottke

We met Allison in 2002 and "clicked" with her--immediately!
We have worked together many times since then, contributing stories to seven of Allison's books. This photo was taken at the Crystal Cathedral where Tonya and Allison were speaking at a women's conference.
Allison Bottke, Author Extraordinaire
www.godallowsuturns.com

Kathleen Jackson

Kathleen Jackson, founder of The Godly Business Woman Magazine

Jan Coleman

We think Jan Coleman is just wonderful!

Some of our Friends

We had a lot of laughs with Lisa J. Williams & Janet Lynn Mitchell

W. Terry Whalin

We met prolific author and editor W. Terry Whalin.
To read his blog "The Writing Life"- click here

Stephen & Janet Bly

Across the cafeteria we heard Stephen shout "Those are shooting words!" He was joking.
To visit the Bly's Web Site - click here

The Famous James Scott Bell

We love having our picture taken with famous people-
For award-winning fiction writer James Scott Bell's Web Site--Click Here

Michelle Medlock Adams

Michelle is the author of 17 books. Wow! Michelle's Website

Steven James, Storyteller & Writer

We were envious as we heard constant laughter from the classroom down the hall. The last morning of the Glorieta Writers' Conference - we sat in on Steven's class titled "Growing your own Tale" and got to partake in the silliness. We learned something, too: flying papers can be dangerous.
Steven's Website

Lee Warren - Writer & Blogging Expert

We met Lee Warren at Glorieta - We bought his booklet on blogging. Maybe we'll finally figure out how it all works! We can hope, can't we? Click here to read Lee's Little Nuances blog.

Betty Southard

Our Friend, Betty Southard
- More about Betty --Click Here

Our Agent - Steve Laube

Steve Laube is a veteran of the bookselling industry.
(And a nice guy!)

Tonya and Nancy's new stories are in the Groovy Chicks' book

A Groovy Chick, Lori Copeland
The Groovy Chicks Web Site - Click here

Cec Murphy, Wayne Holmes, Marita Littauer (and us) in Nashville

Writers:
Cec Murphy Wayne Holmes Marita Littauer

Lunch With Lynn Vincent

Last year, we went to the San Diego Writers' Conference--masquerading as real writers. It was there we met Lynn Vincent, features editor for World magazine. We've obviously fooled her because she recently went to lunch with us.

(To read the story Lynn wrote about Nancy's book - go to: World Magazine)

Florence Littauer

With Florence
More about Florence...

Dr. Dennis E. Hensley

with Dr. Hensley - the author of six novels, 36 nonfiction books, more than 3,000 freelance newspaper and magazine articles, newspaper columns, several recorded Gospel tunes, one stage musical, and several scripts.