August 24, 2013 · 11:21 PM

September BCW Meeting

Our next meeting is Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 7 to 9PM. (Note: This is the 3rd Thursday).

We meet at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Brandon, 3315 Bryan Road, Family Center-Room 305.

Gil Gonzalez will speak about social media, blogging & building your online presence. A critique session will follow his talk.

In preparation for our upcoming Brandon Christian Writers e-book, please write the story of how you came into relationship with Christ (in 400 words or less).

Other possible prompts:

1) Share about an unspeakable joy experience.

2) Describe a “divine appointment” experience when God arranged for your path to cross another’s and you were connected for a purpose.

3) A summer to remember

We need your favorite quote about writing. Please e-mail to cherylbethjohnston@mac.com.

We would also appreciate suggestions for speakers, topics and activities for upcoming meetings.

Everyone is encouraged to attend the Florida Inspirational Writers Retreat. This is a great opportunity to learn and meet with two publishers. Here’s the link:  http://brandonchristianwriters.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/fiwr2013/

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August 15, 2013 · 10:18 PM

BCW Monthly Meeting – August 22, 2013

Hope to see you next Thursday, August 22, 2013 for our monthly meeting from 7 to 9PM. We meet at… St. Andrews United Methodist Church
3315 Bryan Road, Family Center-Room 305, Brandon

Please bring your favorite quote about writing to the meeting (or e-mail it to cherylbethjohnston@mac.com

Rick Christensen will share tips about devotional blogging and photography before the critique session. 

We’d still love to hear writings from these prompts (or anything else you’d like to share):
1) Share about an unspeakable joy experience.
2) Describe a “divine appointment” experience when God arranged for your path to cross another’s and you were connected for a purpose.
3) A summer to remember

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July 15, 2013 · 1:16 AM

July 25, 2013 Monthly BCW Meeting

Hope to see you at this week’s monthly meeting on Thursday night, July 25, 2013:

July 25th from 7 to 9PM.
St. Andrews United Methodist Church
3315 Bryan Road
Family Center-Room 305
Brandon, FL 33511

Deb Coty will lead this month’s critique session while Cheryl Johnston is away in Tennessee.

Additionally, the monthly prompt (from last month), should you choose to write on this one: Share about a time you or someone you know experienced unspeakable joy.

Or: Describe a recent “divine appointment” experience when God arranged for your path to cross another’s and you were connected for a purpose.Image

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December 8, 2012 · 12:04 AM

Christmas in Plant City, FL

Santa is arriving in Plant City, Florida tonight at the town’s annual Christmas parade and the children can hardly wait.

Chairs of every shape, size and color line Collins Street through the historic downtown area in anticipation of the 7PM start.

Don’t even think of driving your vehicle anywhere near the parade route for at least two hours because you will be totally distracted by the eager looks on faces of every age. This is a family affair and a longstanding tradition of 29 years.

Last night McCall Park was filled with friendly folks who came out to watch the Lights of Love tree light up for the first time and have photos made with Santa.

Now begins the Christmas productions and musical presentations from so many of the churches here in our charming little town. Thankfully, this is a faith-filled community and I for one, am grateful for that.

Bless You, Lord, for planting me here. It is a pleasant place, indeed.

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March 18, 2012 · 3:01 AM

Thanks for checking in!

How can a writer be without words? Hands frozen on the keys, here I sit at almost midnight, hoping the mind will push some insightful thoughts down through the fingers so they’ll pour out onto the page.

Sometimes that happens to me and especially after I’ve been reading some very good books or blogs. Thoughts roll around in my head and refuse to settle down – refuse to allow me to focus, to follow the narrowing trail.

What then?

Tonight it means goodnight. Time for rest. It’s been a good day – a Saturday with few obligations – with time for friends and family.

Sometimes no words are necessary. Sometimes we just need to be.

Sleep well, friends.

Maybe tomorrow the words will come.

 

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