NEWSDAY TUESDAY ...

BIG NEWS ... Sandra is sitting upright again!

Chip says it's age which caused my back to go out for no good reason last week. I say it's the onset of cold weather since I was reaching into my closet for a sweater. And it wasn't even a heavy sweater! Anyway, just more motivation for me to move to Maui. 

Until then ...

 

DEAL NEWS

Lacy Williams is writing MARRYING MISS MARSHAL, her first book for Steeple Hill.

Jay Patleitner has signed with Harvest House to write three more books following his recent title, 52 THINGS KIDS NEED FROM A DAD.

CATCH A FALLING STAR by Lynette Sowell was recently sold to Barbour.

 

CONFERENCES

Sandra is teaching at the upcoming Nov 6-7 Indiana Christian Writers conference sponsored by Wesleyan Publishing.

On November 6th, Chip is teaching a proposal seminar in Richmond, Virginia. Spaces are available...

Well-known writer Alton Gansky has put together a strong faculty for his intimate, new-style writing conference, coming up October 18-22 in New Mexico. If you’d like to meet people in the industry, but are a bit intimidated by one of those 500-attendee gatherings, check out what he’s doing at the Southwest Christian Writers Studio: http://www.altongansky.typepad.com/swcws/

Sandra has been invited to join faculty at the San Diego State University conference January 28-30, 2011; Florida Christian Writers conference March 2-6, 2011; and  Mt. Hermon, April 14-19, 2011.

OTHER NEWS/AUTHOR EVENTS

Anita Higman and Irene Brand's Summerside Press title LOVE FINDS YOU UNDER THE MISTLETOE, is going into its second printing after only one month. 

Theresa Flores has teamed with actress Abigal Mason and producer Dan Paulson to produce a movie of the week based on her teen sex-trafficking memoir THE SLAVE ACROSS THE STREET. It is currently being pitched to networks.

Poppy Smith will be the main speaker at Oregon Christian Writer's Fall conference this weekend.

 

AWARDS/REVIEWS

 

Susan Meissner's LADY IN WAITING (Waterbrook) is a novel which blend the past and present. September 28th Publisher's Weekly gave it a starred review, calling it compelling, enticing, masterful. We aren't surprised, of course. Congratulations again, Susan.

 And other congratulations worth repeating:   MacGregor Literary is  excited about all the 2010 INSPY Award finalists we represent: 

 
General & Literary Fiction: CROSSING OCEANS by Gina Holmes, Tyndale House 
 
Creative Non-Fiction: GOD HIDES IN PLAIN SIGHT by Dean Nelson, Brazos Press *
 
Speculative Fiction: THE LAST CHRISTIAN by David Gregory, Waterbrook Press *; ROOMS by James Rubart, B&H Publishing
 
Young Adult Fiction: SO OVER MY HEAD by Jenny B Jones, Thomas Nelson 
 
 
*These are current MacGregor Literary authors, whose books were previously represented by another agency.

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Sandra

 

 

Comments

[Sarah Forgrave]

I agree on the Maui thing. Whatever it takes to avoid a sore back, right?

I'd hoped to attend the Indiana conference in November, but I'll be in Florida visiting family. I know, I know...priorities. :)

[Karen Robbins]

Maui--the closest thing to heaven. Feel better!

[AimeeLS]

For the NEWS next week:

"MacGregor Literary have offered the first ever 'Agent Pays' contract to debut crossover novelist Aimee L. Salter"

I've drafted the press release for you.

[Sharon A Lavy]

Old age? You have my permission to smack that man!!!

[Nan Jones]

MacGregor Literary is making outstanding contributions to the world of "all things books". I believe God is lifting you up because you give freely and honestly to help others. Congratulations on your achievements. Maybe one day I'll have the honor of being associated with you.

Sandra, I hope your back gets better.

Nan Jones

[Joanne Bischof]

Sandra, Glad to know you're feeling better :)

And congrats to Susan Meissner! I have her book in my hands and as always, she was a dear at the SDCWG. So excited to dig into her newest story!

[Susan Meissner]

Thanks for the congrats, Sandra. When you come to San Diego in January, you won't have to reach for a sweater. We'll have to get together when you are here - without our sweaters - and enjoy a taco at the beach or something. . . Glad you are on the mend. And thanks, Joanne for your kind words.