Vonda Skelton — Christian Speaker, Author, and Funny Lady

Interview & Book Give-Away with Bonnie Calhoun

Vonda Skelton — Tue, 29 May 2012 04:01:08 +0000

Today is a 5th Tuesday so that means I can do anything I want! And I want to introduce my friend, Bonnie Calhoun, and her debut novel, Cooking the Books, with you! Want a chance to win a free copy of Cooking the Books? All you have to do is leave a comment for Bonnie and you’ll be in the drawing.

Parting Words From The WORD…

Vonda Skelton — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:01:10 +0000

The words, "Be strong and courageous" are seen over and over in the Old Testament. God said it to Moses. Moses said it to Joshua. God said it to Joshua. Those are the stories we know and recognize about being strong and courageous. But did you know that David said those very same words--and more--to his son, Solomon?

Writer’s Headlines: Writers Conferences

Vonda Skelton — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:01:45 +0000

Welcome to the Writer's Headlines! It's the 4th Thursday, and that means we're checking out upcoming conferences!

Interview & Book Give-Away with Author Kathi Macias

Vonda Skelton — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:01:53 +0000

I'm so excited to welcome my friend Kathy Macias, back to the Christian Writer's Den. Kathy was our guest in September 2009 when she had almost 30 books to her credit. Now, less than three years later, she's the author of almost 40 books AND has ghostwritten several others! I have a feeling we can learn a lot from Kathy, don't you?

Parting Words From The WORD…

Vonda Skelton — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:01:04 +0000

God called the prophet Jeremiah...and He calls us. God gave Jeremiah the words to say...and He'll give us words, as well. That's not to say that our words will be the inspired word of God, but it does mean that God inspires our words.

Writer’s Headlines: Writing Opportunities for YOU!

Vonda Skelton — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:01:52 +0000

Here are May's writing opportunities, selected just for you. Check them out and then get to work. And don't forget to let us celebrate with you when it leads to something good!

Conference Etiquette

Vonda Skelton — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:01:51 +0000

I'm in the midst of final preparations for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference that begins this coming Sunday, May 20 and runs through Thursday, May 24. As always, I'm thrilled to be part of this amazing conference. Have you registered yet? It's not too late! And since conference season is up and running, I thought it'd be a good time to repost my Conference Etiquette reminders. I hope it'll help you make a better first impression than I did!

Parting Words From The WORD…

Vonda Skelton — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:01:06 +0000

Perhaps you've noticed there's been a lot of recent conversation here at the Christian Writer's Den about stress, weariness, disappointment, hurt, and other symptoms of living on this earth. You've seen quite a few comments on the blog, but there have been many, many more that were sent to me personally, ones that were too tender to post out loud.

Writer’s Headlines: Kudos for Christian Writer’s Den Followers & MoGo7000 Results

Vonda Skelton — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:01:40 +0000

Well, it's the second Thursday of the month and that means it's time to see what Christian Writer's Den followers have been up to the past few months...and you've certainly been busy!

DON’T Write What You Know!

Vonda Skelton — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:01:20 +0000

If you've been writing for any length of time, you've probably heard the adage, "Write what you know." I understand the reasoning behind the statement, but I'm afraid I have to disagree. Now, before you post nasty comments and threaten to cancel your RSS feed, please hear me out.