by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted We live in a world of instant gratification. Pop a card in a machine and out comes money. Carry a phone and never miss a call or a social media post. Order a meal online or a ride to the airport—pay your bills…immediately. It’s a world…

By Tammy Karasek @tickledpinktam We’re now less than a month away from the 2026 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. It’s an exciting time for sure. I thought I’d share some tips and terms with their definitions to help you with your conference experience. I know not everyone is an…

by Christina Custodio If you are a writer, a speaker, or dreaming of becoming one, a good headshot is not just a nice extra. It is a must. At the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, you will have a chance to update your professional photo, and I want to…

Following are the instructions on how to prepare your books for the BRMCWC Bookstore. BRMCWC will deduct a 20% service fee from all sales. The deadline for making appointments to have your books carried by the onsite bookstore is May 12, 2026. Due to the limited space in the bookstore, we…

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson Conference time is barreling toward us. That’s exciting—and sometimes terrifying. Some of the most asked about topics revolve around classes. Today we’re going to break down the process for choosing classes. First, let us assure you, there aren’t any wrong choices or choices that can’t be…

by Lynn Blackburn @LYNNHBLACKBURN My family vacations every summer at a small lake house in the mountains of North Carolina. It’s now one of our favorite places in the world but as I recall, my first trip to the house wasn’t particularly pleasant. My aunt and uncle own the house and…