Who We Are

 
Advisory Board Directors: ________________________________________________________ Mark Littleton Co-Director HACWN@earthlink.net Mark Littleton is the author of more than 100 books, some of them bestsellers. He lives in Missouri with his wife, two children, two dogs, two cats, two guinea pigs, two hamsters, and one fish. We don't know what happened to the second fish. Mark’s Tip: Don't become a writer unless you're ready to do battle every day for the rest of your life. ________________________________________________________ Jeanette Littleton Co-Director and Founder HACWN@earthlink.net Jeanette Gardner Littleton was first published nationally at the age of 15—thanks to her best friend who sent in Jeanette's submission when she was too scared to!  Soon Jeanette was regularly writing for publication, and after time in Bible college became a full-time editor and writer. She has served as an editor on staff with Youth for Christ, the International Church of the Nazarene, Beacon Hill Press, and Moody Magazine.   Currently a freelancer, Jeanette has written around 5000 pieces—articles, skits, curriculum, devotionals, promotional materials, and even a couple of books—for publication. She has edited thousands of articles in her career, and has edited books for publishers such as Thomas Nelson, Tyndale, Moody, Bethany House, and Guideposts, including putting together two dozen anthologies. Jeanette also enjoys teaching at writers' and magazine editors' conferences across the nation. When she's not writing or editing or hanging out with her family, she likes to spend time trying to propogate houseplants, listening to her jukebox, or antiquing. She likes to read every night before going to bed. Jeanette’s Tip: the more editing you can do on your own writing, the more likely you are to sell it. _______________________________________________________________ Advisory Board Members: ________________________________________________________ Ardythe Kolb Newsletter Editor ardythe.kolb@sbcglobal.net Ardythe Kolb loves the Lord and enjoys helping others learn to live victoriously and grow close to Him. She is freelance writer, with articles, stories, and devotions in numerous publications. Five grown children, seven grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters are her prized treasures. In the midst of raising their family she and her husband owned and operated a Christian bookstore in Shawnee, Kansas. Ardythe serves on the HACWN advisory board as editor of The Write Connection, their monthly newsletter. She also volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate―a voice in court for abused or neglected children―and likes travel, reading, and target practice. Ardythe’s Tip: If God has called you to write, do it to glorify Him. And learn everything you can, to become the very best writer you can be. ________________________________________________________ Karen Morerod Critique Group Coordinator karen9260@msn.com Karen Morerod started her writing journey in 1995 when she was invited to an HACWN Conference (then named Kansas City Christian Writer’s Network). Since then she has published devotions, magazine articles, inspirational short stories, and a book More Than Just a Pretty Face.   She serves on the HACWN Advisory Board as the Critique Group Coordinator of their six critique groups. Her work with children at her church, as well as her own five children and four grandchildren, give her plenty of writing material. She loves being married to the pastor of her church, who carefully checks all of Karen’s writings for his name.  She has a passion for ministering to women through teaching, speaking, and drama.   One of her favorite authors gives this tip to writers:  “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” – Dr. Seuss ________________________________________________________ Sally Danley Information Coordinator Srdsonshine@sbcglobal.net www.sallysdoor.vpweb.com Sally Edwards Danley began her writing career in the early 1980’s, writing devotionals for the Youth for Christ magazine. Sally, along with other devotional writers helped found a Christian writer’s group with Jeanette Gardner called the Kansas City Christian Writers’ Network (KCCWN). Life distractions kept Sally from writing until the early 1990’s when she became involved again with the KCCWN organization which had become the Heart of America Christian Writers’ Network (HACWN). At the turn of this century Sally began submitting inspirational articles and devotionals to compilation books, some becoming best sellers. Since then Sally has had ten inspirational stories published in collections co-edited by Jeanette Gardner Littleton, and four devotionals in the HACWN devotional book 101 Facets of Faith. Currently she’s working on a historical novel. She has also nearly completed a book of miracle healing stories where she was privileged to pray or receive healing. Sally’s Tip: Former HACWN Newsletter editor, Pat Mitchell, taught me to cut and cut by asking the simple question: Is that word really needed? This Century, She is a contributor to: Cup of Comfort Devotionals for Mothers, Adams Media 2007, Living the Serenity Prayer, Adams Media 2008, God Encounters, Howard Publishers 2009, Guideposts Series: Extraordinary Answers to Prayer—The Healing Touch, 2009–3 stories; In Times of Need, 2010–1 story; Love and Forgiveness, 2010–1 story; In Times of Change, 2010–1 story; HACWN–101 Facets of Faith, Winsun 2010–4 stories; Gary Chapman's Book—Love is a Verb Devotional, Bethany House–2011–1 story ________________________________________________________ Zeta Davidson Membership Coordinator zetadavidson@earthlink.net or network with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zetadavidson Zeta Davidson is an award winning devotional writer from North Kansas City. After twenty-five years as a marriage and family life educator, she works professionally in Christian outreach and education. She serves on the Missouri Baptist Women’s Ministry Board and is a speaker at women’s events. Zeta serves as membership chair on the board of Heart of America Christian Writers Network. Zeta’s Tip: Read the writer's guidelines; follow them explicitly. Format your work so it looks like the professional you are. She is a contributor to: Home Life, Deacon, Living with Children Magazines, Living the Serenity Prayer, 101 Facets of Faith, Cup of Comfort for Christian Mothers, Love is a Flame, Love is a Verb, I’ll be home for Christmas, and The Best Advice I Ever Got. ________________________________________________________ Sally Jadlow General Board Responsibilities Contest Coordinator SJadlow@aol.com www.SallyJadlow.com Sally Jadlow writes inspirational short stories, poetry, and historical fiction. She serves as one of HACWN’s board members and facilitates one of the critique groups. When she’s not involved in writing, she serves as a chaplain to subscribing corporations in the greater Kansas City area. Sally is the wife of one, mom of four, and grandma of 13. She has authored: The Late Sooner, God’s Little Miracle Book, & Sonflower Seeds. She is published in several compilations and magazine articles. One of her tips on writing: To avoid writers block, practice button writing. Put your butt on the chair and write! ________________________________________________________ Jan Lazo-Davis Website Coordinator jan@secondstar.us www.secondstar.us Jan Lazo-Davis began her writing career in 2003 by reaching out to infertile couples with her husband using their co-authored, self-published book, Infertility’s Anguish. These publishing skills led to forming a small press publishing company, Second Star Creations, whose focus is producing quality, award winning, children’s books. She continued to write and has been published in magazines and a compilation book. Another focus is social networking which she has been involved in for the past 30+ years. These skills led to website designing and teaching classes on building internet platforms. Her current emphasis is publication in magazines, and she is currently working on two juvenile/young adult novels. Jan’s Tip to Stay Fresh and Alive: She tries to learn one new major thing each year. ________________________________________________________ mailto:HACWN@earthlink.netmailto:HACWN@earthlink.netmailto:ardythe.kolb@sbcglobal.netmailto:karen9260@msn.commailto:Srdsonshine@sbcglobal.nethttp://www.sallysdoor.vpweb.commailto:zetadavidson@earthlink.netmailto:SJadlow@aol.comhttp://www.SallyJadlow.commailto:jan@secondstar.ushttp://www.secondstar.usshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2shapeimage_1_link_3shapeimage_1_link_4shapeimage_1_link_5shapeimage_1_link_6shapeimage_1_link_7shapeimage_1_link_8shapeimage_1_link_9shapeimage_1_link_10


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