Courageous and ACFW

The new movie Courageous hits theaters on Friday. Have you bought your ticket yet? This is a must see film for all! There is a novelization of the film that’s currently available at LifeWay Christian Stores for just $10!

From the creators of Fireproof comes Courageous, an inspiring new story about everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners willingly stand up to the worst the world can offer. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. While they consistently give their best on the job, good enough seems to be all they can muster as dads. But they're quickly discovering that their standard is missing the mark.

They know that God desires to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, but their children are beginning to drift farther and farther away from them. Will they be able to find a way to serve and protect those who are most dear to them? When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God ... and to their children?

The American Christian Fiction Writers Association (ACFW) held their yearly meeting last week in St. Louis.  Authors, aspiring authors, agents, and publishers attended workshops throughout the week to learn more about the writing process.   They ended the week with their annual awards program. The Carol Awards honor the best in fiction for the previous year as voted on by the ACFW members and other people throughout the industry. Check out the list of winners! Did any of your favorites win? 

I was privileged to attend a dinner with several of Revell’s authors on Friday night. It was so much fun meeting these writers.  It's always so cool to hear how everyone started out writing.  Some of them have always enjoyed writing while others pick it up later in life.  Each author has a heart for story and sharing biblical truths in their novels. 

Here's a group shot of the authors and some of the fine folks at Revell.  Oh, and I apologize for the red and white eyes.  I took my cheap camera and, well, it shows!

 Front Row:  Sarah Sundin, Andrea from Revell, Lynnette Eason, Suzanne Woods Fisher, Twila from Revell

Back Row: Mesu Andrews, Ann Shorey, Irene Hannon, Lorna Seilstad, Jill Eilleen Smith, Laura Frantz, Ruth Axtell Morren, Maggie Brendan, Julie Lessman, Jonelle from Revell, and Dan Walsh