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Welcome to my website! I appreciate you taking the time to visit. I'd love to share some of my work with you and, even more, I would love to hear from you personally. I welcome all comments, compliments, and yes, even criticism.
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I was a mere twenty years old when I gathered enough courage to submit my writing for publication. Although I had no idea what I was doing, two of my poems were accepted for publication by Blue Mountain Arts greeting card company. That was the only confirmation I needed - I finally considered myself a "real writer!"
Since then, my work has been published in printed magazines, such as Christian Home & School, online publications including, Sistersinthelord.com, and several FaithWriters anthologies. I also served as a column editor and author interviewer for FaithWriters Online magazine. I am an occasional contributor to the magazine and currently enjoy serving as book reviewer.
The first twenty-five pages of my novel, Mind Over Madi, finalled in the chicklit.com "Get Your Stiletto in the Door" contest. Although I didn't win, the judging agent did request the full manuscript! Woo-Hoo! This same novel's first chapter also was a runner-up in the FaithWriters 2007 Page Turner contest.
Besides writing, I work part-time at a children's consignment store so I can get my kids clothes for cheap! My maiden name is Vermeer -I am 90% Dutch and we Dutch are notorious bargain hunters! I look for great deals whenever I can.
On a personal note, I have been married to Rob for nineteen years and am the mother of two beautiful children, Zach and Lyndsey. My family gives me much inspiration for the stories and articles I write. I am certainly never short on ideas for humor writing!
I like to think of my relationship with Jesus Christ as a work in progress. I am constantly in awe of my Savior and I desperately want to please Him in everything I do. My writing is a way I can honor Him with the skills and talents He placed in me before I was even born. I feel so blessed to be used in this way.
FAVORITE LINKS
On The Write Track (my blog)
My Website
Resurrection Life Church
WahmZone
SAMPLE ARTICLES
Poetry
Snowments in Time
Short Story
A Vision and a Vow
Other Article
Swept Off My Feet
MY NEWS
I am on the home-stretch of finishing my first mom lit novel in a 3-book series. I recently got "the call" informing me that I am a finalist in the ACFW Genesis contest. My entry is now in the final judging stages and winners will be announced at the annual conference in Setpember. Stay tuned...
This same manuscript earned me the title of 2007 finalist in the inspirational category of RWA chick lit Chapter's Get Your Stiletto in the Door contest.
I didn't win but did receive a request from the judging agent for the full manuscript upon its completion.
The first chapter of my novel received one of two Highly Commended awards handed out in the 2007 FaithWriters Page Turner contest!
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- I've had over thirty stories that have placed in the top eight of the FaithWriter's Writing Challenge. Many have already been published but more will be coming out soon.
- My entry, "A Bun Dance," took first place in an the Pix-N-Pens contest. Check it out at www.pixnpens.com
Soon after, the opening hook for my short story, "Funnel of Fear" tied for first place in another pix-n-pens contest.
- DaySpring greeting card company, a division of Hallmark, has recently purchased three of my greeting card ideas!
- The first 15 pages of my Mom-lit novel recently finalled in the 2008 American Christian Fiction Writer's Genesis contest. Winners to be announced in September.
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