2008 Keynoters:

Debbie Macomber, romance fiction author and humorist, has become one of the best-loved authors in America, having written over 100 novels, with more than 60 million books in print.  She's won the Rita and the first-ever Quill Award (reader's choice) for romance fiction, as well as the "triple crown of publishing" -- having a book hit the NY Times, Publisher's Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists nine times.  In September 2007, Debbie's new book, 74 Seaside Avenue, bumped Harry Potter's newest book out of the #1 NY Bestsellers spot!

Debbie is a much-loved speaker.  Her presentations are filled with humor, and listeners come away with inspiration, encouragement and deep spiritual insight.  Debbie lives with her husband, Wayne, in Port Orchard, Washington.  She enjoys time spent with her seven grandchildren, and knitting.

 
Dr. Jerry B. Jenkins, best known for the Left Behind series written with Tim LaHaye, has been awarded four honorary doctorates and authored over 170 books.  Former editor of Moody Magazine, Dr. Jenkins' writing has appeared in Time, Reader's Digest, Parade, Guideposts, and dozens of Christian periodicals.  His non-fiction books include as-told-to biographies with Hank Aaron, Brett Butler, Bill Gaither, Orel Hershiser, Luis Palau, Walter Payton, Nolan Ryan, and Sammy Tippit, among many others.  He also assisted Dr. Billy Graham with his memoirs, Just As I Am, a New York Times bestseller.  He considers the 13 months he spent assisting Dr. Graham the privilege of a lifetime. 

Dr. Jenkins also owns the Christian Writers Guild, which aims to train tomorrow's professional Christian writers.  He speaks widely, primarily on writing, and is a sought-after humorist.  He and his wife Dianna have three grown sons and four grandchildren and live in Colorado.  He has spoken at Mount Hermon numerous times over the last 30 years.

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News Flash!  2008 Conference Details
Spring Christian Writers Conference at Mount Hermon
March 14-18, 2008

For 39 years, Mount Hermon has created an exhilarating laboratory for training writers, whether beginning or professional.
 
BROUGHT BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR:

• Eleven Major Morning Tracks including every major genre
• Children’s Track by one of America’s most creative & prolific writers for children
• Mentoring Tracks for Fiction  & Non-Fiction small groups (application only & limited), offering individualized help
• Career Track for professional writers, covering marketing and publication
• Teen Writing Track for teens, with a new twist.   

Another 70 individual afternoon workshops round out the offerings. In an intensive five days together, there’s something for every writer at every skill level.

We provide a rare opportunity for writers to test their skills under the guidance of professional writers, to check their message alongside Jesus’ teachings as proclaimed by our keynote speakers and faculty, and to challenge the marketplace by sharing and placing their manuscripts with our editors and publishers. All this is offered in a spectacular redwood setting, with excellent meals from the kitchen of our professional chef and attention to detail that will make your stay refreshing and personally worthwhile.

WHY WE’RE SO CONFIDENT YOU’LL BE SATISFIED

Compare our experience and know-how. Mount Hermon’s record of customer satisfaction is unsurpassed—39 years of timely conferences and over 7,000 participants from some 40 states and several foreign countries clearly attest to our ability to deliver what we promise. Our customer satisfaction rate speaks for itself!
 
In addition, registrants receive a free manuscript critique service that would cost $25 to $50 per manuscript at other conferences. Hands-on suggestions by people in the industry can really make a difference for writers at any stage of their careers. One-on-one manuscript reviews continue all five days.
 
We continually research the latest trends in writing and seek out the foremost experts. Our programs have proven themselves, time and time again, as effective tools in helping Christian writers. We hear from many each year crediting this conference with the effective start of their writing careers. And many publishers and editors encourage writers to attend our conference.
 
Come and spend Palm Sunday weekend with us. You’ll soon discover why Mount Hermon has earned the reputation as the premier Christian writer’s conference in the nation.
 
We look forward to your participation in Mount Hermon’s 39th Christian Writers Conference!