From https://christianauthorsfestival.webstarts.com/
Responding to the need to assist Christian authors connect with Christian readers, the first annual Virginia Beach Christian Readers and Authors Festival was held in 2015. Since then, we have been helping Christian authors learn how to respond to the call of the Holy Spirit in their lives to share their unique message or testimony with the world. We also provide a place where readers can connect with authors of faith who they might not otherwise find. Some of our authors are traditionally published, but many others are not and most readers would never find their body of work in a typical brick and mortar bookstore. Be sure to stop by this year’s festival to find your next favorite book!
| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | ||
| Time | Reader’s Corner – Sanctuary | Writer’s Corner – Chapel |
| 10:00 | Doors Open | — |
| 10:15 – 10:45
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Hutchins Farm Musical Performance
Performed by Celebrate Jesus Ministries |
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| 10:45 – 11:00 | 15 Minute Break | — |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Raising Christian Children in a Non-Christian World
Presented by Billie Cook |
Blogging 101
Presented by Gene Markland |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | 15 Minute Break | — |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | FREE Book Giveaway
Presented by Christine Tate and Various Authors |
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| 12:15 – 1:15 | A Guide to Publishing
Presented by John Koehler, Keynote Speaker |
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| 1:15 – 2:00 | Lunch and
Storytelling with Lisa Pizza and Rosean Lindsey in the Fellowship Hall |
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| 2:00 – 2:30
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Are We the Terminal Generation?
Presented by Christine Tate |
Perseverance in the Midst of Rejection
Presented by James Boyd |
| 2:30 – 2:50 | 20 Minute Break | 20 Minute Break |
| 2:50 – 3:20 | Finding Your God-Given Purpose
Presented by Elaine Lankford |
Copyright and Other Legal Issues for Writers
Presented by Rene Zarro |
| 3:20 – 3:40 | 20 Minute Break | 20 Minute Break |
| 3:40 – 4:10 | How to Have a Happy Marriage
Presented by Dr. Christine Bacon |
The Power of Illustrating
Presented by Rosean Lindsey |
| 4:10 – 4:30 | 20 Minute Break | 20 Minute Break |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | True Wellness
Presented by Jeannie Blocher |
Building a Book Trailer Indie Style
Presented by Nikolas Larum |