Virtual Fiction Workshop leader Tiffany Norris tells us why what we write is important
Tiffany is an academic librarian in Texas and also the host of the Ms. McBookworm podcast, which celebrates inspirational fiction by spotlighting Christian authors and stories.
(Sign up today for the SCWC Virtual Workshop on Sat., Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The workshop will be held LIVE in a private Facebook group; you can participate "in real time" all day long, or you can watch any of the workshop on replay to meet your schedule. In addition to Tiffany's sessions, there are workshop sessions on Plotting your Novel, Creating Compelling Characters, Finding Your Voice, Writing Romance, Writing Fiction for Young Readers, and Marketing your Books. The workshop costs just $30. Go HERE to to sign up using the registration form.)
Now, let's meet Tiffany!
Without spoiling what you'll talk about in your workshop session, can you briefly tell us why inspirational stories are important?
Inspirational stories are important for several reasons. The main reason that comes to mind is from Ephesians 4:29: "If there is any good word for edification, according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear." Inspirational stories ideally will give grace and encouragement to other Christians and help them in their own spiritual growth. I also think it's important to have Christian voices represented in the larger fiction market.
Who are your favorite Christian authors or books?
This is as tough for me to answer as it is for most authors and readers! But these are several of my favorites in alphabetical order: H.L Burke, Krissi Dallas, Dee Henderson, Lisa Howeler, Ramona Pope Ricahrds, and Becky Wade. Out of those authors, I'll give a shoutout to a few of their books: The O'Malley
Chronicles (Henderson), The Farmer's Daughter (Howeler), Burying Daisy Doe (Richards), adn Stay with Me (Wade).
Tell me about your podcast and what you hope to achieve with it.
The Ms. McBookworm podcast aims to tell God's big story through our smaller stories. We feature Christian women who write fiction, and love spotlighting their good work. New episodes will resume in December!
Are you also a fiction writer? what projects are you working on?
I do write fiction as well. I podcast and write under the name Jere Steele, and I have two books out: Faster and Sweeter. I'm also working on a romantic suspense story that I hope to kick off in serial form in a newsletter at some point in the next year. Or two.
What part does faith play in your writing?
Faith is the driving force for everything I do. Every piece of writing I share is covered in prayer, and I pray that I can positively influence others' faith through my work.
What do you hope to impart to participants of the Virtual Fiction Workshop this year?
Is there anything else we need to know about you?
I'm an academic librarian, mom of three girls, and a big coffee drinker. I'm an Alabama expat who lives in the Dallas area and loves serving with her local church's prayer ministry team.
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This year's Virtual Fiction Workshop is one of many activities sponsored by the Southern Christian Writers Conference, a writing organization founded in 1991 with the purpose of teaching and encouraging writers of faith. The SCWC Facebook group is a thriving community of writers, and we welcome you there at at other events and activities. Sign up today for the Virtual Fiction Workshop, and email us at scwritersconference@gmail.com with any questions.
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