Category Archives: ACFW Author

WINNER OF BECKY LYLES’S BOOK

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Connie Stevens

(drumroll please) . . . . And the winner is EILEEN KEY. Eileen will receive either a hard copy or an e-copy (her choice) of Becky’s book, WINDS OF WYOMING. Stay tuned. More blog interviews with exciting authors, and more … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH BECKY LYLES

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Connie Stevens

With 2013 in full swing, I get to do one of my favorite things: chat with other writers! I’m looking forward to many more authors visiting with me on these pages. Today, I’m delighted to welcome Becky Lyles to my … Continue reading →

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NEED A PET NAME…

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Connie Stevens

…for the heroine of my current story. I’m working on an historical set in south central Missouri in 1876. My heroine–whose name is Carly, named after her father whose name was Carl– lives with her widowed mother. I want the … Continue reading →

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AND THE WORD IS…SEEK

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Connie Stevens

I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions, mainly because they usually make me feel like a failure. I do like to set goals, but in short, attainable strides—marks I can achieve if I put forth some effort, but … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH MARGIE VAWTER

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Connie Stevens

I am delighted today to welcome one of my critique partners and dear friend, Margie Vawter, to my blog. Margie and I go way back. She’s been an influence on my writing, and since she also works as a freelance … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH DARLENE WELLS

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Connie Stevens

I’m so excited today to introduce one of my critique partners on this blog. Darlene Wells is an up and coming writer, whose stories will stir the hearts of readers. Her characters–and the story line of the books she is … Continue reading →

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RESEARCH CAN BE FUN!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Connie Stevens

Today I am happy to welcome Pamela S. Meyers to my blog. Pam is a long-time friend, and fellow ACFW author. Her book, Thyme for Love, was a delightful read, and I’m anxiously awaiting the release of the follow-up book, … Continue reading →

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DRUMROLL PLEASE…

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Connie Stevens

Last week I announced the release of my newest book, HARBINGER OF HEALING, and said I would draw three names from people who left comments to win a free copy of the book. Several folks commented via my web email … Continue reading →

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ANNOUNCING MY NEWEST BOOK

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Connie Stevens

MY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE…. My newest release, HARBINGER OF HEALING, is coming out this month. This is the third book in my north Georgia series, and it is set in 1870, five years after the War Between The … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH ADA BROWNELL

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Connie Stevens

Today, we’re chatting with Ada Brownell, multi-published author of several non-fiction books, and long-time journalist. ADA BROWNELL is the author of Swallowed by LIFE: Mysteries of Death, Resurrection and the Eternal, and Confessions of a Pentecostal (Gospel Publishing House, out … Continue reading →

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