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Our MissionThe Northwest Christian Writers Association exists to empower, equip, and connect writers to honor God through writing. In fulfilling this mission, we
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Board MembersThe following people serve on our Board of Directors. Our board members are volunteers. They are the ones who bring the meetings, special events, and the conference together. Our terms are for three years. Each year some move on for varying reasons. We hope some of you may want to step up and serve in some way. It is quite rewarding, and each new board member brings unique gifts and perspective to our organization. |
Officers
.jpg) President - Theresa HaynesTheresa Abell Haynes is a writer, journalist, history student, and lifelong learner. She began writing professionally as a crime-beat newspaper reporter in West Virginia. She is currently working on a historical novel based on Thomas Abell, a martyred 16th-century priest who carved his name in the Tower of London. Theresa has lived in Los Angeles and Sweden, but currently lives in Snohomish with her husband, cat, and eight chickens." |  Vice President - Tina GollingsTina is a second-grade teacher at a classical Christian school in Tacoma, Washington and serves as the vice president of the Northwest Christian Writers Association. She is a multi-time finalist and two-time winner of the Cascade Award for unpublished speculative fiction and children’s books. Tina is also an artist and illustrator. |
Secretary - Brittany Adie Brittany loves sharks, tea, and a good rain storm in the fall. She writes science fiction and fantasy (with a touch of romance), spending most of her time in her own head crafting worlds. Graduating in 2021 with a BFA, she is also a character design and illustration artist. When she’s not writing, she likes going on adventures with her husband. Email |
 Treasurer - Val BarschawVal Barschaw is the author of "Surviving the Hospital – Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know" and successfully advocated during her husband's ten-year journey waiting for a heart transplant and 25 years of post-transplant care. |
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Author Support Coordinator Carolyn WarrenCarolyn has over two decades of experience in the mortgage industry and worked for some of the nation’s leading retail and wholesale lenders. Her personal goals are to seek truth, love God, and serve people. After getting fed up with what was going on in the mortgage business, Carolyn wrote Mortgage Rip-Offs and Money Savers, a book that became The Washington Post’s August 2008 Book Club pick-of-the-month and earned reviews in leading newspapers ranging from The Boston Globe to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |  Critique Coordinator
Sonja AndersonSonja Anderson writes from her home in Seattle, Washington, where she is also a wife and a mom and Vice President of the Northwest Christian Writers Association. Apart from watching the boats go by on Puget Sound, Sonja works full-time in an elementary school library, where she gets to spy on what kids read as a daily part of her job. |
Editors Connection CoordinatorDori HarrellDori is a USA Today best-selling author, an award-winning writer and editor, and an author coach and speaker. When not eating licorice and fantasizing about living in Hawaii, Dori edits books and writes full time. She owns Breakout Editing and edits for mainstream publishers—including Kregel Publications—as well as indie authors, and she serves as managing editor of Redemption Press. She’s on a mission to prove that commas do make a difference. |  Hospitality Coordinator Georgia MorrisGeorgia was a music specialist for over 30 years in Christian and public schools. She is currently writing her first non-fiction children's book. Her passions are many, including cooking, hospitality, travel, crocheting, and painting. She and her husband, Wes, have 4 children and 7 amazing grandchildren. They are active in serving and leading small groups at their church. |  Membership Coordinator Bruce BartonBruce graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Meteorology. He has a Bachelor of Theology degree from Pacific School of Theology. He has also completed studies in engineering and electronics, and is a pilot and flight instructor. Bruce has a broad background as a teacher and speaker to groups of all ages, in a wide range of subjects including science and technology, aviation, and Bible topics, particularly apologetics. |
 Renewal Conference DirectorAthena Dean HoltzAthena is a past president of NCWA. She is the founding owner of Redemption Press Publishing. She is a publisher, speaker, author, professional emcee, podcaster, blogger, former radio host, bookstore owner, spiritual abuse survivor, and a pastor’s wife. She has over 35 years experience as a speaker and in the publishing industry. She has authored several books, one is Full Circle: Coming Home to the Faithfulness of God. |
ContactIf you have a specific question that you'd like to address, email our board members. Key Email Addresses:
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