By James Hannibal @jamesrhannibal Prepare thyself, writer. Here cometh the soap box. In the past few months, I’ve noticed a trend in Christian writing circles—on forums and panels and in our books and blogs. The conversation always goes something like this: “I can write X because I am a strong…

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting update to our faculty lineup. Vincent B. Davis II is joining the 2025 Mountainside Novelist Retreat! Vincent brings his storytelling expertise and Amazon Bootcamp experience to help writers publish with confidence, master marketing, and build strong author brands to our faculty. He joins an…

by Lynn Blackburn @LYNNHBLACKBURN A personal note: I wrote this a few days after Hurricane Helene tore a path through our area and devastated parts of the Carolinas and Tennessee. The road back continues to be long for friends and family, particularly in Western North Carolina, and our prayers and support…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 When people ask me what I do, and I tell them I’m an editor and author, I often hear their stories about their ideas for writing a book. Many people believe they have novels inside, and they’re probably right. But most people never act on their…

by Maureen Miller God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that. I Corinthians 1:9—The Message   I haven’t always considered myself adventurous. In fact, I’ve been fearful.…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman The year my husband spent in the South Pacific, he worked for a while as a teacher in a Bible school in the Fiji Islands. There was a missionary there who was well-revered for his wisdom and excellent teaching. After one particularly inspiring class, the…