Tricia Goyer, author 8 books including: From Dust and Ashes, Night Song, and Dawn of a Thousand Nights. "I have had the honor of being mentored by Cindy Martinusen over the past seven years. Cindy is a wonderful teacher and coach and has excellent understanding of fiction writing. In addition, I've had the opportunity to sit in on numerous workshops presented by Cindy. They are well done and interesting. I always walk away with new insight and understanding of the fiction process." Cathy Elliott, freelance writer and novelist (A Vase of Mistaken Identity. Kregel Publishing, Spring 2006) "I have been the beneficiary of Cindy Martinusen's instruction for more than five years, since I joined the writer's group she co-founded. During that time, I've attended many of Cindy's workshops, classes, and received personal coaching that have guided my writing journey toward success. In fact, my first novel, a cozy mystery, is releasing in the spring of 2006. Cindy deserves a majority of the credit for her spot-on mentoring and encouragement." Laura Jensen Walker, author of 15 books of fiction and nonfiction (including Thanks for the Mammogram! and Dreaming in Black & White) and conference speaker. "I have been on faculty, in critique settings and often co-taught with Cindy Martinusen at several writing conferences for the past four years, and she is a warm, engaging teacher and communicator.A gifted literary novelist in her own right, she brings her passion for the craft to her students and challenges them to strive for excellence. A writing mentor, Cindy is always helpful and encouraging to new writers."