September 2026 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance: Her Amish Christmas Rescue by Amy Grochowski — For years, Rose Burkholder has lived in the shadow of a family tragedy. But one snowy day, she strays from her usual path and aids an injured deer in the woods. And …
To The Ones Who Help Us Write
by Jeffrey Friedel @JeffersonRiede Later this month, writers will arrive at the ACFW conference carrying laptops, business cards, carefully rehearsed pitches, and enough nervous energy to power downtown Memphis. We come ready to talk about protagonists, platforms, proposals, and plot twists. But behind nearly every writer is someone who helped carry a load that never made it into the conference …
Copyright Protection and the Constitution
by Barbara M. Britton @BarbaraMBritton America celebrated her 250th birthday, and the Constitution was the topic of conversation. The document that formed our government and protected rights gave a nod to artists. Were you aware that our Founding Fathers cared about your writing? In Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, we are told that Congress shall have power to: promote the …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 16
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 16 Focus: For the technology to work at conference Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33a (ESV) — For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for giving us the ability to serve you through writing. As we …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 15
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 15 Focus: For First-Time Attendees Scripture: Philippians 4:6 (NIV) —Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Prayer: Father, I pray that you will be with those who are attending …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 14
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 14 Focus: For Conference Staff Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV) — We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Prayer: Lord, we thank …
ACFW New Releases: August 2026
August 2026 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Not My Hero by Michelle Bolanger — She lost everything… except the chance to begin again. He has everything… except the freedom to follow his heart. “Not My Hero” is a modern retelling of the Biblical Book of Ruth. (Contemporary …
2026 Conference Prayer: Day 13
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 13 Focus: For genre pizza parties – may fellowship and friendships happen Scripture: Proverbs 27:9 (ESV) — Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. Prayer: As we gather together during the genre …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 12
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 12 Focus: For paid critiques as they work on submissions Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT) — Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 11
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 11 Focus: For Agents taking appointments at conference Scripture: Psalm 143:8 (ESV)– Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Prayer: …