Bruce H. Edwards is a successful self-published author of three books of poetry which express his love of life, love of family, love for God, and love for each other.

After a long career in television and radio news, Edwards began writing speeches, poetry and political commentary drawing on his personal and professional experiences which have taken him to the sun-belt, rust-belt, and Bible belt of America and provided him with a front row seat to view life’s social, economic, political and spiritual landscape. His interest in all things fuels his desire to continue observing and continue writing hoping to make our world a better place. His work has appeared in newspapers, web blogs, and on radio talk shows. Finding his spiritual soul later in life, he describes his third book of poetry  A Still Small Voice… Expressions of Grace as his greatest work to date.       

A native New Yorker, Edwards currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky where he is working on a screenplay and a play for the theatrical stage. He spends his spare time mostly deciding what to do with his spare time following three rules: No Whining, No Regrets, and No Hate.

Time:
2:00pm

Location:
Manassas Assembly of God Church
11500 New Life WayBristow, VA
http://www.magchurch.org/
(click Contact Us)

Looking Ahead

October 17, 2010
Peer Critique
Submissions due 10/8/2010
NVCWFCritique@gmail.com

November 21, 2010
Self Editing
Tamara Hersey
Self Expression

Summer Suggestions:

• Check out Writer’s Digest summer offerings and Webinars.

http://www.writersdigest.com/GeneralMenu/

• Check out a writers conference.
  August 12 – 14, 2010 / Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference

http://www.writehisanswer.com/philadelphia/

Sept 17 – 20, 2010 / American Christian Fiction Writers Annual Conference

http://www.acfw.com/conference/

Looking Ahead for NVCWF

September 19, 2010

Bruce H. Edwards
Poet and Publisher
http://www.boazpress.com/

October 17, 2010

Peer Critique

November 21, 2010

Self Expression LLC
Publishing and Printing Services
Tamara T. Hursey
PO Box 7923
Woodbridge, VA 22195
Loc 703-565-2368

http://selfexpressionllc.wordpress.com/

TO PLOT OR NOT

Join NVCWF’s own Melissa Helland and Lyle Carlson for presentation of  plot methods followed by discussion.

Same time; same place, same program. NEW DATE

Mary Mannhardt is a mental health advocate, eating disorders therapist, and inspirational/motivational speaker. Her journey took her from an Olympic hopeful, nationally ranked distance runner to an inpatient client in a psychiatric unit.
Her story from tragedy to triumph has been featured in Young Miss, People, and Sports Illustrated periodicals as well as The New York Times. Mary teamed with best-selling author Gregg Lewis to coin her biography Dark Marathon during her senior year of college. Published by Zondervan in 1989, but can still be purchased today. This led to an outpouring of support from across the country. Mary has appeared on the “Today Show,” “Geraldo” and “ABC World News Tonight.” Mary now runs Mary Mannhardt Ministries which is geared to women and teens battling with depression and eating disorders.
In addition to her ministry, Mary is also active in Toastmaster’s International and her local church.

LOOKING AHEAD
June 27
New date. Agenda TBA

July/August
No official meetings

September 19
Bruce Edwards
Poet and publisher

Manuscript critique is open to all. Please submit your writing, up to 3000 words or 2 chapters to  NVCWFCritique@gmail.com by Friday, 4/9.

Location:
Manassas Assembly of God Church
11500 New Life WayBristow, VAhttp://www.magchurch.org/
(click Contact Us)

Join NVCWF
$40.00 annual dues
Contact Director, Johnese Burtram
johnese.burtram@gmail.com

Mary J. Yerkes is a professional writer and contributor to popular Christian print and online magazines. Her credits include Focus on the Family, Discipleship Journal, SAVED: A Multicultural Christian Magazine,The Journal of Biblical Counseling, On Mission Magazine, Cross and Quill, Credo, The Quiet Hour, Beliefnet.com, Barefoot Ministries, Now What?/Bible Advocate, Standard, Troubledwith.com, Angel Dogs: Divine Messengers of Love, A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Women, to name a few. Her bylined and ghostwritten articles also appear in Associations Now, The Journal of the American Dietetic Association, PayTech, Bank Systems & Technology, and Community Banker Magazine. A frequent speaker at church and community events, Mary teaches workshops on writing, living well with chronic pain and illness, managing life challenges, and more. As a life coach, Mary helps new and aspiring writers break into print. Visit www.maryyerkes.com and www.newlifechristiancoaching.com to learn more.

Location:
Manassas Assembly of God Church
11500 New Life WayBristow, VA
http://www.magchurch.org/
(click Contact Us)

Looking Ahead

April 18, 2010
Peer Critique
Submissions due 4/9/2010
NVCWFCritique@gmail.com

Sunday, February 21, 2010
Writers Studio: Peer Critique

Manuscript critique is open to all. Please submit your writing, up to 3000 words or 2 chapters to  NVCWFCritique@gmail.com by Friday, 2/12.

Location:
Manassas Assembly of God Church
11500 New Life WayBristow, VAhttp://www.magchurch.org/
(click Contact Us)

Looking Ahead
March 21, 2010
Mary Yerkes

Killer Queries

Mary is published numerous Christian publications including Focus on the Family and is the founding Director of NVCWF.

January Meeting

Sunday, January 24
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Speaker: Kit Wilkinson
Kit Wilkinson is a Phi Kappa Phi graduate, with multiple degrees from the University of Virginia, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Lausanne. After teaching for many years, she became a stay-home mom and started writing romantic fiction while her kids    napped. She’s the recipient of several awards, including the prestigious RWA Golden Heart for Best Inspirational Romance. Besides writing, Kit loves hanging out with friends and family, cooking for lots of people, and participating in almost any sport. She and her family reside in Virginia.
Kit Wilkinson www.kitwilkinson.com/

Location

Manassas Assembly of God
11500 New Life Way
Bristow, VA
(http://www.magchurch.org/ (click Contact us for map)

Join NVCWF

No Cost Increase: $40.00 for 2010

Coming Up:

February 21

Writer’s Critique

March 21

Mary Yerkes

Killer Queries