Monthly Archives: July 2011

Writing The Alien Alien

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

For the writer of speculative fiction, there’s a dodge most of us use—the human dressed in the alien suit. I don’t mean the guy dressed in a serape, lederhosen, Zulu head-ring, and carrying a samurai sword and boomerang (though it … Continue reading →

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CWG Prayer Chain Post: July 18, 2011

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

The CWG Prayer Chain Post is a weekly post for members to include their special intentions by adding a comment.   Exodus 14: 13-18 Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid! Stand firm, and you will see what … Continue reading →

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CWG NEWS

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Congratulations to Harvey House and Joseph Karl Publishing for Wins at Catholic Press Awards CWG members Nancy Carabio Belanger and Michele Elena Bondi were recently awarded at the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada’s centennial celebration and annual convention. Nancy … Continue reading →

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What would YOU ask a blogger?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

At the Conference Writers Conference Live, I’m moderating a panel on blogging. I have lots of questions I want to ask, but I’m curious…what would YOU ask a blogger? What do you want to know? What advice or tip have … Continue reading →

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SHARED INK

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

…sharing resources for Catholic writers The web is full of writing resources — the good, the bad, the ugly — and my trouble when galloping through, is not getting tangled and tied. Thankfully, there are many reputable places to start. … Continue reading →

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CWG Prayer Chain Post: July 11, 2011

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

The CWG Prayer Chain Post is a weekly post for members to include their special intentions by adding a comment.   Rom 8:18-19 … all that we suffer in the present time is nothing in comparison with the glory which … Continue reading →

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Catholic Writers to Convene August Conference in Valley Forge

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Valley Forge, PA–The third annual Catholic Writers’ Conference LIVE will take place August 3-5, 2011, at the Scanticon Hotel Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA. Sponsored by the Catholic Writer’s Guild (CWG) and the Catholic Marketing Network (CMN), it … Continue reading →

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E-Books: The Future of Self-Publishing

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Imagine a future where kids don’t have to carry around a heavy backpack for all their books, merely a small thin bag to tote around. Imagine a future where ALL books cost under $10, with many being 2.99 or under … Continue reading →

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CWG NEWS

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Not My Mother’s Journey Book Release New CWG member, Heather St. Aubin-Stout, is pleased to announce the release of her book, Not My Mother’s Journey, a chronicle of Heather’s journey through breast cancer.   Not My Mother’s Journey is the story of Heather’s memories … Continue reading →

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Facing reality

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” – Genesis 50:20. For a long while, when somebody who has fallen away from Christianity makes the … Continue reading →

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