The Storyteller | Mary Vee

Today I welcome an authoress who will be the new ACFW Executive Director.  A warm and caring authoress ,  my friend, Robin  .   I met Robin through ACFW. She has accepted the position of ACFW's Executive Director starting 2013. Robin has volunteered many hours with ACFW with the express goal of helping others. Robin is an author of southern stories of mystery and suspense. Like everyone else, she has been busy during the Christmas holiday, but took a break to spend time with us.   Robin, When and how did God let you know He needed you in a writing ministry/career? I've always loved to tell stories to entertain people, I just didn't realize so many years ago that He would call me to writing stories of hope and faith. Early in 2005, I felt the strong desire to write fiction with the purpose to entertain, but also to honor Him in every story. What sparks of happiness has God given you? Every time ...

Author Brandilyn Collins Sometimes I prefer to learn from a book. I don't have to worry about making a mistake or being embarrassed. Unfortunately, I tend to learn best by experience. I think most people do. Last week I watched a twenty-six-month old girl and her mother in a restaurant. The girl wanted the powder donut from her mother's plate. Her mother tenderly pointed to the eggs on her daughter's plate and told her in a soft voice to eat the eggs first. Quite to my surprise the little girl didn't fuss. She picked up a fork, stabbed the eggs, and successfully delivered the food to her mouth. She piqued my interest!  Author Gayle Roper When the girl finished her eggs she asked for the donut again. Her mother cut a few pieces and put them on her plate. Rather than shoving them in her mouth, she clapped her fingertips together high above her head and cheered. Then ate the donut.  The grand finale - When she finished the donut, the little girl licked...