Seal of Approval
The following books have been awarded the Seal of Approval for the 4th quarter of 2023:
- Joseph: Little Saint Stories by Cassie Herrington
- Helmet of Salvation by Theresa Linden
- Deception in December by Doreen McAvoy
- Saint Therese: The Sleeping Saint by Maria Riley
- A Home for Jesus in My Heart by Kristina Schoettle
- Wild Life by Corinna Turner
- Bonvida's Quest for Light by C.D. Smith
- In the Beginning by Stephen G. Kenny
From Our Blog
April 2024 Member News
April 2024 Member NewsThe year is still young, but our Catholic Writers Guild members are already hard at work on all
kinds of projects! From writing articles and works of fiction to developing courses and winning
awards! We’re excited to celebrate the following members and their accomplishments from
Quarter 1 of 2024! Join us in celebrating and being inspired by our fellow Guild members, won’t you?!Article
Young Organist Plays Maine’s Oldest Organby Lisa Livezey
Published in the “Organ Historical Society’s January 2024 Journal,” this article describes the oldest organ in the state of Maine (188 years), its history, and the teenager (the author’s son) who spent an afternoon playing this vintage instrument. Lisa’s article can be viewed in its entirety at
https://www.lisalivezey.com/_files/ugd/492877_d3250d606775471b8435d8d52b4fba89.pdf.Non-fiction
95 Questions for Protestantsby Karen Salstrom
The Coming Home Network is featuring Karen this coming Fall in a podcast, and placing a large
order with pastors who are coming into the Church. The Coming Home Network is also featuring
her conversion story! Karen’s book is available on Amazon.by Karina Fabian
Karina Fabian and her father, Deacon Steve Lumbert have republished their short devotional under a new name. There You Are God! shares stories of their lives as a cradle Catholic and convert with questions for finding God in your everyday happenings. It won the Christian Small Publishers Award and the CWG SoA under the title, Why God Matters. Learn more at
https://www.amazon.com/There-You-Deacon-Steven-Lumbert/dp/1956489150/.Poetry
A Look at Life: Poemsby Belinda Terro Mooney
Belinda was awarded a contract with EnRoute Publishing for her book of poetry, A Look at Life.
You can learn more at www.enroutebooksandmedia.com/alookatlife/Young Adult Fiction
Adventures of the Rod Braendeby Rachel Bentz
Rachel launched a new short story series! A small band of brothers, led by Prince Richard of Ruben armed with only motorcycles and wit go against a warmongering regent in the name of Prince and Country. The story will be updated monthly and is focused towards teen and Young Adult
men.You can learn more at
https://www.worldanvil.com/community/manuscripts/read/7740179097-tinkertech-adventures-of-the-rod-braende.Our next Member News blog post will highlight Quarter 2, 2024 accomplishments. Stay tuned for details on how to submit your next accomplishment! (Some links may include affiliate links by which the authors benefit.)
The CWG Prayer
Holy Family, guide our minds, our hearts, our hands, as we write, speak, illustrate – help our words to live in union with the Word.
Teach us discipline and skill to use the talents God gives us.
Give us also insight and courage to convey God's love through our craft, and humility to be open to His divine will, shaping our lives, in loving loyalty to His Church.
In Christ's name,
Amen.