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			Bloody Point by Linda J. White Young FBI agent Cassie McKenna takes a leave from the Bureau to try to find serenity on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. But serenity is the last thing she finds. Breakneck twists follow the chilling realization that a series of strange events are anything but coincidence; and if Cassie's hunch is correct, there's more at stake than she ever dreamed.
			Linda J. White is a seasoned writer and public speaker. She is the assistant editorial page editor at The Free Lance-Star, a daily newspaper in Fredericksburg, Va. She has three grown children and lives in the country with her husband, Larry, three cats and a Springer spaniel. Linda and her husband have a 32-foot Endeavor sailboat on the lower Potomac River, within easy reach of the Chesapeake Bay. The Greater Philadelphia conference has been instrumental in focusing my writing and in encouraging me to continue on when the going gets tough. At Philly I am able to learn, fellowship, and network with other writers.


			Forgivin’ Ain’t Forgettin’ by Mata Elliott A man…a woman…a secret between them… A heart-wrenching decision made long ago has left Cassidy Beckett crippled with guilt. For years, her solution has been to bury her feelings behind her faith. But when a handsome young widower enters Cassidy's life, her past rises up demanding to be dealt with, and now only the kind of wisdom and understanding that God provides can help her find healing and the courage to fully open the door to her heart.
			Mata Elliott, a graduate of Temple University, holds a degree in elementary education. She taught for ten years before becoming a caregiver and full-time writer. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two cats. Forgivin’ Ain’t Forgettin’ is her first novel, and it took her seven years to complete it. www.mataelliott.com Mata tells other writers, “Don’t be discouraged because it’s taking you longer to finish your book than others. God’s timing for our lives is perfect. If we do our part by faithfully seeking Him, writing as He directs, and connecting with other writers, God will do His part, His way, which will always work out for our good.”

			VISUAL ENCOUNTERS: Meeting God through Creative Journaling by Priscilla Williams The first time I came to the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference I was searching for the content of my book. I knew the Lord was calling me to do one for Him, I just did not know what He wanted me to do. I was quite encouraged in the search. The second time I came to the conference I was trying to discern how to publish the book. I took the workshops and met the right people that enabled me to hear the Lord tell me to self-publish the book. I met the Taylors, founders of Pneuma Books, LLC. They were my production managers. I now have my first book in hand. . . . VISUAL ENCOUNTERS: Meeting God through Creative Journaling. There are not words to fully express my gratitude for the conference blessings. Every workshop I do in connection with my book, I am indebted. Added to all that blessing, this year I can sell my book at the conference. Praise be to God. http://www.visualencounters with god.com


			Hope for the Journey through Cancer by Yvonne Ortega Every year more than 1,000,000 people in the U.S. alone are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer patients go through the spiritual journey of a life-time, but they also ride an emotional roller coaster. Hope for the Journey through Cancer addresses both. The book covers diagnosis, surgery, treatment, and recovery. Each devotion starts with a Bible passage called a Hope Builder. Through sixty inspirational readings, the author walks alongside the reader with encouragement and compassion gleaned from God’s Word. The author addresses the triumphs and setbacks of a life-threatening disease with honesty and faith in God, our strength and our shield. Hope for the Journey through Cancer is published by Revell and came out May 1, 2007.
			Yvonne Ortega is a six-year cancer survivor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor, a Clinically Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, a speaker, and an author. She works full-time as a bi-lingual therapist in a community agency. She has been published in The Secret Place, The Quiet Hour, The Virginia Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors VAADAC Views, and other magazines. http://www.visualencounters with god.com Whether you attend the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference or the Colorado Christian Writers Conference, you will experience a time of praise and worship, of prayer and renewal, of networking, and improving your writing. A spirit of love and unity permeates the air. I consider the conference a foretaste of heaven. The appointment times are crucial. The days of sending an unsolicited book proposal to an editor have passed. Bring your book proposals and article ideas. Take advantage of the appointments. I had one fifteen minute appointment with Bill Petersen at the Colorado Christian Writers Conference in 2005 and landed a book contract. Come rested and ready to make friends who share your passion for writing. Look for me. I’d love to meet you.