Monthly Events

WE WELCOME VISITORS to join us for up to two meetings/workshops before becoming members.

In-Person Monthly Workshop:

Where: B.R.A.V.E. Church
(formerly Fervent Church)
3337 N. Academy, (just south of N. Carefree)
Colorado Springs, CO
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Also available via ZOOM
Link will be emailed to members AND
posted on the ACFW Colorado Springs Facebook page

July 12: Craftiing Complex Characters with Lisa Phillips

A career author is the writer who has learned to craft a complex character who is the lead in their story. Someone in control of their actions, their words, and their choices. Learn how to develop the layers of a character who will come alive off the page, and how to show their depth in specific scenes. Full of craft and practical examples this class will help the writer of any genre elevate their character skills and build a satisfying internal arc for the story.

About our presenter:

Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 80 books that span Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after. Find out more at http://authorlisaphillips.com/

August 2: 10 Secrets of a Bestseller & “ask me anything” Q&A with Tosca Lee

About our presenter:

Tosca Lee is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels, including The Line Between, The Progeny, Firstborn, Iscariot, The Legend of Sheba, Demon: A Memoir, Havah: The Story of Eve, and the Books of Mortals series with New York Times bestseller Ted Dekker. Her work has been translated into 17 languages and optioned for TV and film.She is the recipient of three International Book Awards, Killer Nashville’s Silver Falchion, ECPA Book of the Year in Fiction, and the Nebraska Book Award. Her work has finaled for the High Plains Book Award, the Library of Virginia Reader’s Choice Award, two Christy Awards, and a second ECPA Book of the Year. The Line Between was a Goodreads Choice Awards semifinalist for Best Mystery/Thriller of 2019. In addition to the New York Times, her books have appeared on the IndieBound bestseller list, and Library Journal’s “Best Of” lists. She serves on the Board of Directors of International Thriller Writers and as adjunct faculty for Drexel University’s MFA program.Tosca received her B.A. from Smith College and lives in Nebraska with her family, a drooling cat named Misty, and giant 160-lb. German Shepherd, Timber.Find out more at https://toscalee.com.

September 13: Common Mistakes Writers Make & How not to Make Them with Jocelyn Green

About our presenter:

Jocelyn Green inspires faith and courage as the award-winning and bestselling author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including The Metropolitan Affair, The Windy City Saga, The Mark of the King, and The 5 Love Languages Military Edition, which she coauthored with bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Her books have garnered starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, and have been honored with the Christy Award, the gold medal from the Military Writers Society of America, and the Golden Scroll Award from the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association. Jocelyn is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and serves on the executive board of her local chapter. She graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, with a B.A. in English, concentration in writing. She loves Mexican food, Broadway musicals, strawberry rhubarb pie, the color red, and reading with a cup of tea. Jocelyn lives with her husband Rob and two teens in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Visit her at www.jocelyngreen.com.

October 4: TBD with Colleen Coble

About our presenter:

Best-selling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble’s novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, the ACFW Carol Award, the Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers’ Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has over 5 million books in print and her books have been on the USAToday bestseller list, the ECPA, CBA, Publishers Weekly, and Amazon bestseller lists. She writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana. Visit her website at www.colleencoble.com.

November 1: TBD with Amanda Dykes

About our presenter:

Amanda Dykes is a drinker of tea, dweller of redemption, and spinner of hope-filled tales who spends most days chasing wonder and words with her family. She’s the winner of the 2020 Christy Award Book of the Year, a Booklist 2019 Top Ten title, and the winner of an INSPY award for her debut novel, Whose Waves These Are. She’s also the author of Set the Stars Alight (a Christy Award finalist), Yours is the Night (recipient of the Kipp Award, Christy Award finalist), All the Lost Places (starred reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, and Foreword), and three novellas. Find her online at amandadykes.com.

Dec 6: Christmas Party

All chapter members and their spouses/significant others/or one guest are welcome to join us for a Christmas potluck brunch and short meeting at Brave Church. Members with last names beginning with A-K, please bring a savory item to share and L-Z please bring a sweet item. The board members will each bring a main dish. And don’t forget the gift exchange! Please bring a wrapped copy of one of your books, a favorite craft book, or writing journal for a gift drawing.