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February 9, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 9, 1942: British ration soap (4oz/month). French liner Normandie, which had been seized by the US, burns at pier in New York, capsizes next day. US institutes War Savings Time: year-round daylight savings time.[image error]
February 8, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 8, 1942: Albert Speer named Minister of Armaments and Munitions in Germany. Japanese invade Singapore from north.
February 7, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 7, 1942: "Double V" campaign proposed by Pittsburgh Courier, the leading black newspaper, to fight for victory at home and abroad. New song in Top Ten: "Deep in the Heart of Texas."
February 6, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 6, 1942: First meeting of Allied Combined Chiefs of Staff in Washington DC. Japanese take Samarinda, Dutch Borneo.
February 5, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 5, 1942: First US C-47 cargo plane lost in combat, strafed by Zeros on Bathurst Island, Australia. Movie premiere of Woman of the Year, starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
February 4, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 4, 1942: In North Africa, British retreat from German drive ends at Gazala, Libya. Japanese take Amboina, Netherlands East Indies from small Australian garrison.
February 3, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 3, 1942: Japanese begin air raids on Port Moresby, New Guinea. Chiang Kai-shek agrees to send Chinese troops to aid British in Burma.
February 2, 2012
Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference
"How did you get your contract?" "How did you find your agent?" "Where can I meet other writers?" "Where can I learn more about the craft of writing?" These are questions I hear frequently, and my answer...Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. Since 2003, Mount Hermon has been one of the highlights of my year. This year the writers conference is March 30-April 3. You can learn all about the conference at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference.
Here are the benefits...
Learning
Every year, Mount Hermon has top-notch faculty. This year, you can take tracks in fiction, nonfiction, articles, internet marketing, and the craft, as well as a special track for teen writers, mentoring tracks, and a career track for published authors. In addition, over 40 workshops are offered on a variety of topics. By the way, I'll be teaching a workshop on historical research for fiction writers.
Over the years, I've learned from some of the top names in Christian publishing, and every year I come home with my brain full, inspired to write better.
Networking
Nothing beats a writers conference to get to know editors and agents. You have the opportunity to submit directly to them before the conference, hear them speak in workshops and on panels, and even eat lunch and dinner with them, getting to know them as the human beings they are.
My first book contract arose from a direct submission at Mount Hermon to Vicki Crumpton at Revell, and I had the opportunity to chat with her in person. I liked her instantly and knew she was the kind of person I'd enjoy working with. Since I had years to listen to agents and get to know them, I already had a dream agency in mind when I received my contract offer, and I've been blessed to be a client of Rachel Kent at Books & Such Literary Agency.
While the ability to pitch and to submit draws a lot of writers (including me), I've found getting to know editors and agents was even more valuable in the long run.
Friendship
Writers are weird. We talk to our characters and stare into space. Meeting other people who engage in similar behavior is liberating! You are not alone! I treasure the friendships I've made at Mount Hermon. I've met some of my closest and dearest friends there, people who understand the bizarre world of writing and publishing. In 2003, I didn't realize how great this benefit would be, but my writing friends are a great source of prayer, encouragement - and sometimes a needed slap upside the head.
Inspiration
Something about redwoods always brings my heart closer to God. Mount Hermon is the only writers conference that includes redwoods in the package. And that's priceless.
Every year without fail, I've seen God at work at Mount Hermon, and now that's my greatest joy in attending.
Registration is open! I hope to see you there!
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 2, 1942: US 808th Engineer Aviation Battalion arrives in Melbourne to build airfields near Darwin, Australia. US begins registration of "enemy aliens."
February 1, 2012
Today in World War II History
70 Years Ago—Feb. 1, 1942: Nazis form puppet government in Norway with Vidkun Quisling as prime minister. Japanese attempt to land at Quinauan Bay on Bataan, driven back by PT boats & P-40s.
