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Close the Back Door
by Cher Gatto A writer’s warning about the subtle power of discouragement The enemy has a lot of tools in his tool chest. But the one he wields with the sharpest, finest point is discouragement. With merely the scratch
Are You a Real Writer? Yes, You Are!
by Carolyn Bolz Nearly twenty years ago when I was attending a Cascade Christian Writers summer conference, I went to an afternoon workshop taught by an editor from a Christian publishing company. As he began speaking, our instructor suddenly spotted
Congratulations 2026 Cascade Writing Contest Finalists!
2026 Cascade Writing Contest Finalists We congratulate the following finalists of the 2026 Cascade Writing Contest! Article, column, nonfiction short story “Before We Prepare for War” —Calvin Fong “My God’s Precious Lamp”—Laura L. Bradford “Speedboats and Suffering”—Laurie McDowell “What the
Interview with Author Ronie Kendig by Lindy Jacobs
"Why We Need Heros" with Ronie Kendig Interview by Lindy Jacobs Since launching onto the publishing scene in 2010, Ronie Kendig and her Rapid-Fire novels have hit the bestseller lists and won awards for stories of courage under fire. With
Bring Depth to Your Story with Pets
By Eva Marie Everson Toto. Asfaloth. Figaro. Buck. Snowbell. Wilbur. Ever since Noah built the ark and called them in by “twosies,” animals have been a vital part of both life and story. My husband and I rescued our dog,
The Heart of a Writer
By Tracie Heskett Psalm 45:1 A wedding song. “My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer” (Psalm 45:1 NIV). Bob and I are
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Prayers from our Prayer Team
December Prayer Time Written by Kathleen Smith, Prayer Team "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the
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If you would like to submit your member news, please click here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2025 Member News Cate Touryan's debut novel, Turning Toward Eden, was chosen the 2025 IAN Book of the Year in Cross Genre—and
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Congratulations 2026 Cascade Writing Contest Finalists!
2026 Cascade Writing Contest Finalists We congratulate the following finalists of the 2026 Cascade Writing Contest! Article, column, nonfiction short story “Before We Prepare for War” —Calvin Fong “My God’s Precious Lamp”—Laura L. Bradford “Speedboats and Suffering”—Laurie McDowell “What the
2025 Cascade Award Winners
2025 Cascade Writing Contest Winners ARTICLE, COLUMN, NONFICTION SHORT STORY First Place Becky Alexander “A Little Help from JFK” Second Place Cecil Taylor “The Baby Is Stronger Than Anyone Knows” DEVOTIONAL First Place Barbara Culley “Numbering Our Days” Second Place
2025 Cascade Award Finalists
2025 Cascade Writing Contest Finalists Article, Column, Nonfiction Short Story A Little Help from JFK - Becky Alexander Chinchilla Bingo and the Pretzel Ladder - Cheryl A Cates The Baby is Stronger than Anyone Knows - Cecil Taylor The
Check out the most recent poetry compilation from CCW Members.
