My name is Anastacia Maness but most of my friends call me Stacie. When I publish a book (see I wrote “when” instead of “if”) I’ll be using my real name. I’m still working on calling myself a writer. It’s something that I’ve dreamed of since about 5th grade when we were given an assignment to draw a life sized picture of ourselves dressed in the profession we wanted to pursue as an adult. I drew myself with a pencil in my hand and “Writter” on a name tag on my shirt.

I am also a Preacher’s wife of 16 years come November. My husband is my biggest supporter and my best friend. We have 6 children so far ranging in ages from 4 months to 14 years.

I have a blog where I write mostly about my family life. I really am looking forward to figuring out my platform and tribe and really fine tuning my writing.

I tried to figure out how to set up a profile picture too. If I figure it out, I’ll tell how I did it. But if someone can clue me in as to what I’m missing, I might get my picture up sooner. Until then I’ll proudly join Melissa with a blank face.

My blog is .

It’s nice to be a part of this group.

I have a love-hate relationship with writing. There’s nothing more satisfying than getting it right; and nothing is more frustrating than that blasted cursor blinking on an empty screen.

I write professionally for a corporate communications team. When my content about nonprofits didn’t fit on the company blog, I started my own blog: http://www.mhilt.wordpress.com. And I loved it.

The first year came pretty easily — so many inspiring nonprofit stories to tell. It seemed to make a difference in my corner of the world.

But lately it’s been a bit of a slog, and I’m not sure why.I’ve attempted fiction, but can’t seem to stick with it long enough to go anywhere.

So, here I am: In love with writing, wanting to change the world with it, but coming up blank.

I hope that this course (which I found through Becky Robinson’s recommendation of Wrecked) will be the kickstart I’ve been looking for.

Hi, I’m Cavin (notice there’s no ‘L’). I’m probably the oldest in this community. I live in Colorado Springs, have been married to my first wife for 43 years, have two children and eight grandchildren. I love being a grandparent, reading, writing and just doing life with those I love. I just finished my second book and I’m looking forward to engaging with some of you, learning from you and investing the gifts and assets God has given me to bless others.

Hey all,

I’m Chris. Living in the UK with my wife and our 5 week old little one. At the moment I’m employed as an engineer, and write on the side when I get chance/make time. We’re going to sell our house and move a few hundred miles away to start a church later this year (or early next if we can’t sell the house quickly), and that seems like a pretty good opportunity to make more time for writing. I’d love to learn to feel more comfortable writing, to find my voice more often, and to make a bit of money out of it too.

I looking forward to learning, practicing and meeting some great people.

Hello,

This is Maria Morgan from Cumming, Georgia. Thrilled to be a part of the Tribe Writers! I’m an inspirational/devotional writer with a passion to share the truths of God’s Word with today’s generation. I write regularly for a couple local publications and e-zines, and post twice a week to my blog Life Lessons (www.mariaimorgan.blogspot.com). With a Bible study in the works, I want to learn all I can to enhance my platform and grow my audience!

Looking forward to interacting with you and getting started with the first lesson.

Connect with me: twitter.com/mariaimorgan;

Hello folks.

I’m Jon of many hats. I’m a Marketing Coordinator by day, and also a graduate student (business) and business consultant by day and night. I blog at jonahenry.com, where I’ve found a calling to save leaders from an early death (too many leaders die during crisis, die from fear, or die from poor foundations before they start). I may be obsessive compulsive, and tend to do too much research for my writing… but the research has led me to my final “hat” of teaching. Mix it all together and somehow I’m a writer, so that is why I’m here.

I can be found on Twitter here.

Hello Everyone!

My name is Eric Speir and I’m a pastor and a writer. I live in the Atlanta area. In the past few months I’ve gotten more serious about writing and I must say that it’s been a great journey so far! I love to write to encourage people.

I’m married to a beautiful bride of 14 years and we have 3 children. I’m a coffee addict and enjoy reading a good book.

You can connect with me at a few different places:

MY BLOG: http://ericspeir.com/
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ericspeir
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/espeirwrites

I look forward to networking with everyone and getting to know you.

Thanks,
Eric

Hello everyone! I am grateful to be a part of this course as I hope it will help me in building a platform in our church and for our radio show, biblicalthinking.org. These days a show on the radio is not enough as a presence online is needed to help build community and relationships with listeners. In this course I hope to learn to increase my blogging/writing skills to help develop relationships to a new level!