Friday night, conference staff and writers from around the world gathered on Lake Michigan’s shore for s’mores, roasted marshmallows and an evening of story telling. Few things are “more Michigan” than sitting around a fire under a starry sky listening to waves break on the lake shore. Well, we couldn’t see the stars. But as the moon pushed back the clouds, we spun a heroic epic, one sentence at a time. Here are a few pictures from this years memorable evening. Make sure you join us next year.
Read MoreAs the day unfolded, today’s panel of editors and authors are talking about Christian fiction. Unanimous in their feelings, this group of seven is hearing from their readers that Christian fiction is finally more real and genuine. Twenty years ago, when Christian fiction wasn’t selling very well, the stories were shallow, the characters trite, and the stories . . . well . . . boring. The Christian and cross over fiction selling today touches the reading public better because the stories are willing to push into “non-traditional” themes. The audience of experienced and upcoming writers for this panel was 80 strong. Every person in the room had been touched by...
Read MoreOne Word at a time, one life at a time . . . each year writers gather at Maranatha Conference grounds to learn how to know God’s voice better, and to make Him known.
Read MoreOur 2011 conference was more exciting than ever. Speakers, writers, editors and agents traveled from around the country to teach writers about their craft. Here are a few pictures from last year’s sessions.
Read MoreIf you missed our 2011 conference, make plans today to join us for our blockbuster 2012 event. We are giving away a FREE book publishing contract with the help of Kathi Macias and Westbow Press. We also have Cec Murphey and Eva Marie Everson joining us for the entire week. Here are some pictures of instructors and sessions, and the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline.
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