Maureen Lang
Engaging the mind, renewing the soul
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Amazon
Kregel Publications
Tyndale House Publishers
WordServe Literary Agency
American Christian Fiction Writers
A wonderfully supportive loop of Christian writers. We used to be American Christian Romance Writers but so many of our members write more than romance we changed the name to reflect our diversity.
Christian Authors Network
This is a group established by and for Christian authors to help each other with our marketing needs. Membership is currently closed but if you're looking for talented writers or speakers for an event, this is the place to go. Also check out our blog!
Romance Writers of America
This secular group specializes in romance of all kinds. They've been supportive of Inspirational fiction, which is why I've included them on my list. They have a number of local chapters that provide networking and critiquing for their members.
Chicago North RWA
A chapter of Romance Writer's of America; we meet twice a month to critique and discuss this fascinating, frustrating and sometimes fabulous publishing business!
Focus on Fiction
This site is full of the latest releases, book reviews, author interviews and excerpts for you to see a sample of what each book has to offer. It's also conveniently linked to www.christianbooks.com if you want to purchase via the Internet.
The Christian Fiction Site
This site is devoted to—what else—Christian fiction! Reviews and author interviews, news and articles, it's all about the industry and worth a visit.
Spirit Led Writer
Another site devoted to Christian fiction, with regular columns and general encouragement for the Christian author.
Book Review Sites:
At Home With Christian Fiction
Randy Ingermanson
This site has all kinds of tips and resources for writers, as well as an opportunity to sign up for a monthly e-zine devoted to helping writers improve their craft.
Gail Gaymer Martin
Gail's site provides plenty of articles, a great resource for writers.
DiAnn Mills
Check DiAnn's site for writers to see author interviews, articles on writing tips, and all around encouragement.
Fraxa
This site provides information about the leading cause of genetic mental retardation, Fragile X Syndrome. It's an organization founded by parents of Fragile X kids, dedicated to finding a treatment or cure.
National Fragile X Foundation
This organization is devoted to educating the public about Fragile X as well as research to develop a treatment or cure for Fragile X Syndrome.
infoplease
This is great to find out what went on from the turn of the last century until the present year. It has such sections as World Events, US Events, Economics, Sporting Events, Science and Entertainment. A great way to get an overall feel for the age, if your book is set within the last hundred years.
Looking for an agent? Check out these sites that one of my fellow ACFW'er found: (Hi, MaryLu!)
A list of CBA agents (those who represent authors in the Christian market)
http://www.christianwritersinfo.net/tips7.htm
Some tips on looking for an agent from right-writing.com
http://www.right-writing.com/published-safest.html
This is the Preditors and Editors website to check on agents:
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/pealc.htm
The following links are for information on a few of my favorite annual conferences.
American Christian Fiction Writers has an annual conference in the fall and the location moves from one section of the country to another. Lots of opportunities to meet editors and agents and network with other authors who share your interests.
Mount Hermon Writer's Conference in beautiful San Jose, California is widely known for its amazing faculty and huge attendance so sign up early! It's held at a family camp once a year in the spring, offering appointments and sharing mealtimes with a wide variety of professionals in the industry.
Write-To-Publish Conference in the Chicago area, also held in the spring. Besides the location on one of the loveliest Christian campuses in the Midwest, the faculty is comprised of a variety of fiction and non-fiction editors and agents. This conference has long held the tone of being APPROACHABLE—friendly faculty, encouraging staff. It's smaller than Mount Hermon but, like Mount Hermon, many who attend once do so again and again.
Looking for Publisher Information? Check out author Lyn Cote's site for the lastest submission information.
Check out Sally Stuart's latest Market Guide, too. For more information on that, click here to go to Sally's web site.
And these are shameless plugs for personal friends and writer loop buddies of mine:
Linda Lee Chaikin is a bestselling CBA author and has been a favorite of mine for years!
Lena Nelson Dooley, popular author with many bestselling Heartsong Present titles.
Sharon Dunn , who writes chick-lit mysteries with humor and a touching sense of reality.
Wanda Dyson, popular author of the critically acclaimed Johnson-Shefford Case Files suspense series.
Meredith Efken, a Steeple Hill Cafe author writing very entertaininig mom-lit. Also check out Meredith's Editorial Site if you're looking for professional help in editing your work.
Kathleen Fuller has written a series of books for Avalon and I can't wait to see what'll be coming from her next.
Deborah Kinnard is a favorite buddy of mine on two loops, ACFW and RWA. She's written two books for Mountain View Publishing already and another from Grace Publishing. She's such a prolific writer I'm sure we'll get to enjoy many more.
Deb Raney, popular, award winning CBA author. One of my favorites!
Cynthia Ruchti has a wonderful writing and radio ministry and is one of the most encouraging people I know.
Jill Eileen Smith not only has her own blog, but is a columnist for Dancing Word Writer's Ink which is affiliated with The Christian Fiction site noted above. See what Jill is up to at both sites.
Carol Umberger , writer extraordinaire, author of the highly acclaimed Scottish Crown Series and a new series coming from Nav Press in 2008.
Linda Wichman , Legend of the Emerald Rose was one book I absolutely could not put down. Set after the death of the legendary King Arthur, it's entrenched in Medieval society. A Christy Finalist!