By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 ESV  The four weeks of Advent that lead up to Christmas are symbolic of a writer’s…

The Selah Awards: (For published authors) Close date for publishers sending in the work: Books must be received no later than December 26, 2025. Forms must include the agent (if applicable) and editor of the work. Audio books must include the name of the narrator and audio production company. Please include a…

By Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites Hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a large marshmallow. Live cedar and spruce trees bedecked with twinkling lights and fragile ornaments. Smiling gingerbread cookies. Christmas carols humming from ceiling speakers. Every nook and cranny of the Omni Grove Park Inn…

By James Hannibal @jamesrhannibal My wife bought me a pair of virtual reality headsets I could enjoy with my sons. Yes, I’m spoiled. Let’s set that point aside. The first time I put on the VR set, I was blown away. The digital world swallowed me whole. Stars flew by…

The BRMCWC team wishes you and your family a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving.

By Darlene L. Turner @darlenelturner Voice and style can make or break an author’s novel, so how can we make it stand out from all the rest? Style is the technical aspect of the story while voice relies on character, point of view, and attitude (can be referred to as tone).…