Orange County Christian Writers Conference -- May 1, 2010

OC Christian Writers Conference
Call for Submissions

April 1 is the Deadline for

WestBow Press Writing Contest
&
Beverly Bush Aspiring Writer Award


At the OC Christian Writers Conference on May 1, 2010, deserving writers will win several awards. Check the deadlines for submission.

Christian Manuscript Submission
Awards -- Drawings -- Deadlines

WestBow Writing Contest -- Winner will received a Bookstore Advantage Publishing Package. Submissions must be postmarked by April 1.

Beverly Bush Smith Aspiring Writer Award -- Wiinner will be recognized for their excellence and receive a cash prize. Submissions must be postmarked by April 1.

ChristianManuscriptSubmissions.com -- Two subscriptions for their submission service will be awarded by drawing to everyone signing up by March 31, 2010.

Logos Bible Software -- Win a Leaders Library valued at $320.
Drawing will include every one signed up by April 25, 2010.

See www.occwf.org for more details.


The OC Christian Writers Conference is now in its 26th year and will host a wide variety of editors, authors and literary agents. With three keynote talks and twenty-four different workshops to choose from, it's one of the best one-day writers conferences in California. For more information go to www.occwf.org

REQUIREMENTS: To win any of the prizes offered at the OC Christian Writers Conference just register for the conference, submit manuscripts according to the rules stated on the website, and be present at the event on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Mariners Church in Irvine, California.





For information:



John DeSimone
Conference Director
Orange County Christian Writers Conference

Moving Through All Seven Days

Today you can learn about Kathy's book,

MOVING THROUGH ALL SEVEN DAYS.

Here is what she has stated about her work:

“MOVING THROUGH ALL SEVEN DAYS” by Kathy Ann Stemke

I'm very excited to announce that Action Alley Education is close to publishing, "Moving Through All Seven Days." This book inspires movement as children learn about the days of the week. The lyrical rhymes also teach them how to spell each day! The activities at the end of the book are designed to reinforce the concepts as well as give impetus to movement exploration.

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More information about Kathy Stemke's book:

(Virtual Book Tour de Net karina@fabianspace.com)

1. What inspired you to write this story?

I’m a teacher at heart, and I always want children to learn something new about life and their environment.  “Moving Through All Seven Days” inspires movement exploration and creativity in children as they learn the days of the week.  The lyrical rhymes also teach them how to spell each day. 

2. Who is your favorite character and why?

I love them all.  There is a wide diversity of races represented as well as a wide diversity of interests. In other words, there is something for everyone.  

3. What was the hardest part of writing this book?

The rhymes!!   I still struggle with finding natural words to flow and represent the ideas I have in mind.

5. What was easiest?

As a retired teacher of 37 years, I love to create worksheets and fun activities to reinforce the concepts that I feature. 

6. What's next for you?

I’ve started a series of books under the umbrella of “Action Alley Education” which combines movement activities with rhymes, phonics, math, and many other educational concepts.  This fresh new approach to learning is full of action-oriented fun!!  Since dance was such a big part of my life, I’m also writing a book which includes rebellious ballet slippers.

Name:  Kathy Stemke

 Website: www.kathystemke.weebly.com

Blog: http://educationtipster.blogspot.com

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Get to know Kathy's newsletter!

It's finally done! The first issue of the "MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM" newsletter is full of the latest information, activities, and games for the home or the classroom. This issue addresses topics like: "Why Use Movement to Teach?" "Musical Consonants in Action," and "Activities for Gross Motor Skills." You'll be updated on educationtipster's upcoming events like the Virtual Book Tour and the FREE teacher teleseminars in February. Just sign up on Kathy Stemke's blog:http://educationtipster.blogspot.com.

Here's some excerpts:

"Why Use Movement to Teach?"

.....Recent studies link cognitive skills to motor skill development. Scientists now say that because a child’s earliest learning is based on motor development, so too is much of the knowledge that follows. They have found that the cerebellum, the part of the brain previously thought to control only motor activities, is a “virtual switchboard of cognitive activity.” Scientists have demonstrated a connection between the cerebellum and such cognitive functions as memory, spatial orientation, attention, language, and decision making......

"Musical Consonants in Action"

If you’re happy and you know it, bounce around b b.

If you’re happy and you know it, bounce around b, b.

If your happy and you know it, then you’re face will surely show it.

If you’re happy and you know it, bounce around b, b.....

If your happy and you know it, creep along c, c...etc

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Thank you Kathy for sharing with us all this interesting information.
And Good Luck with your future endeavors!

Liana