2025 Faculty 02.28.2025
- Michelle Medlock Adams
- Debbie Alsdorf
- Dan Balow
- Twila Belk
- David Bennet
- Cherrilyn Bisbano
- Amy Bright
- E. Stephen Burnett
- Michelle Cox
- Dawn Scott Damon
- Blythe Daniel
- Vincent B. Davis II
- Lynette Eason
- Matthew Hawk Eldridge
- Sharon Elliott
- Raewyn Elsegood
- Eva Marie Everson
- Linda Gilden
- Karynthia Glasper-Phillips
- Katrina Glover
- Linda Goldfarb
- Heather Greer
- Lori Hatcher
- Bob Hostetler
- Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes
- Andrew Jackson
- Tammy Karasak
- Grace Kelley
- Carol Kent
- Jan Kneeland
- Heather Kreke
- Rowena Kuo
- Steve Laube
- Julie Lavender
- Larry Leech II
- Joy Massenburge
- Edie Melson
- DiAnn Mills
- Karisa Moore
- David Nabors
- Susan Neal
- Edwina Perkins
- Katie Phillips
- Karen Porter
- Penny Reeve
- Na'Kedra Rodgers
- Cynthia Ruchti
- Taryn Souders
- Cindy Sproles
- Kara Swanson
- Rob Teigen
- Darlene Turner
- Terry Whalin
- Amy Williams
- Kennita Williams
- Jean Wilund
- Tina Yeager
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Michelle Medlock Adams
Author
Michelle Medlock Adams is an inspirational speaker, a best-selling author, and an award-winning journalist, earning top honors from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Hoosier State Press Association to name a few.
Author of over 100 books with more than 3 million books sold, Michelle is also a New York Times Bestselling ghostwriter and has won more than 90 industry awards for her own journalistic endeavors, including the prestigious 2023 ECPA Gold Medallion Book of the Year for her children’s book, “Our God is Bigger Than That!”
Since graduating with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle has written more than 1,700 articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites; acted as a stringer for the Associated Press; written for a worldwide ministry; hosted “Joy In Our Town” for the Trinity Broadcasting Network; blogged twice weekly for Guideposts; founded and served as president of Platinum Literary Services; and served as an adjunct professor at Taylor University. Most recently, she has developed and overseen her very own children’s book imprint “Wren & Bear Books”—a division of End Game Press. She is also a much sought-after speaker at professional writing conferences and women’s retreats all over the United States.
Michelle is celebrating her recent releases: The Dachshund Dash, Dachshund Through the Snow, The Christmas Devotional, and Grandma's Blessing.
She is married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff, and they have two daughters, two sons-in-law, four granddaughters and two grandsons. She and Jeff share their home in Southern Indiana with three miniature dachshunds and two spoiled kitties. When not writing or teaching, Michelle enjoys bass fishing, cheering on Indiana University sports teams, watching Doris Day movies, and all things leopard print.
http://www.michellemedlockadams.com/
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Debbie Alsdorf
Agent
Debbie Alsdorf is known by many as a cheerleader of hope. She has spent most of her adult life in vocational ministry, leading one of the largest women’s ministries in Northern California, teaching weekly, shepherding leaders, directing Design4Living conferences and mentoring women on the spiritual journey. The past 25 years she has traveled nationally and internationally vulnerably sharing her story of a broken life touched by the love of God.
Debbie is the author of 17 books, several curriculums and has been featured on Focus on the Family, The Today Show and other nationally syndicated broadcasts. She is a national speaker, featured on the Aspire Women’s Tour, coaches women and writers, loves on leaders and is a literary agent with Books and Such Literary Management.
Debbie and her husband of 34 years have 4 grown children, 11 grandchildren and now live in Arizona with their two dogs who like the misters and the pool.
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Dan Balow
Agent
Dan has been involved in Christian publishing for 40 years, working on the business side of the industry in marketing, sales, foreign and domestic rights management, audio books, digital publishing, and acquisitions. Dan’s strengths would be his understanding of what it takes to be successful in the current publishing environment and how all the pieces of the publishing “puzzle” fit together. He joined The Steve Laube Agency in July 2013 and works with authors of adult non-fiction and some authors of books for children. He blogs on the company blog two times per month. (https://stevelaube.com/blog/)
He currently serves on the internatioanal board of Media Associates International.
Dan is a graduate of Wheaton College (IL) with a degree in Communications and has been married to Carol for 40+ years. They live in Wheaton, Illinois, have four grown children and seven grandchildren.
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Twila Belk
Author
Also known as The Gotta Tell Somebody Gal, Twila Belk is a writer, speaker, encourager, editor, and champion for writers. She has authored eight books (including the bestselling Raindrops from Heaven and The Power to Be) and contributed to many others, as well as written numerous articles and promotional materials.
Since 2007, she has worked closely with veteran author Cecil Murphey as his executive assistant, which has provided her with a wide range of industry knowledge, connections, and experience. Twila is also a former bookstore owner and writers conference director. She has had the pleasure of teaching and speaking at dozens of conferences across the nation and enjoys brainstorming and working with aspiring writers. (www.gottatellsomebody.com) -
David Bennet
TBA
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Cherrilyn Bisbano
Author
Cherrilynn is an award-winning writer in fiction and nonfiction. As a speaker, chaplain, and coach, she loves to encourage her brothers and sister to stand firm and shine for Jesus. She is an expert in Book Proposals and memoirs. As managing editor of Almost an Author she helped the website earn top honors.
She considers it an honor to be published two Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Shine Don’t Whine won the Writer to Writer publishing contract and was published in October 2020.
Her newest release is Experience Immanuel Daily, won AWSA Book of the Year Honorable Mention.Cherrilynn proudly served in the military for twenty years, earning the John Levitow Military leadership award. She lives with her 21-year-old son, Michael, Jr., and husband of 25 years, Michael, Sr. She loves Christ, chocolate, coffee, and cats.
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Amy Bright
Author
I'm Amy Bright, artist, mother, lover of all things fantastical, and slightly TOO obsessed with my reading. Harp because Thorin brought one to the meeting? Check. Sword fighting so I can experience Beowulf more deeply? Yep. Metal working because that's what elves and dwarves and other magical beings do? Absolutely I
I currently live in Upstate SC where I’m honing my blogging skills and creating experiential writing workshops that include sword fighting, leather working, and scene creation.
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E. Stephen Burnett
E. Stephen Burnett explores fantastical stories for God’s glory as publisher of Lorehaven.com and its weekly Fantastical Truth podcast. He coauthored The Pop Culture Parent and creates other resources for fans and families, serving with his wife, Lacy, in their central Texas church. Stephen's first novel, a science-fiction adventure, launches in 2025 from Enclave Publishing.
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Michelle Cox
Author
Michelle Cox is a speaker, bestselling author, and cupcake connoisseur. She has written or contributed to thirty books, including the When God Calls the Heart devotional series (co-authored with Executive Producer Brian Bird) based on Hallmark’s #1 television show, When Calls the Heart. Some of her other books include Just 18 Summers, Divine Beauty: Becoming Beautiful Based on God’s Truth (which is tied to the Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland movie), and Send Me: Devotions to Inspire Your Heart for Service (which is connected to an upcoming movie and documentary). Her newest book (co-authored with Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Todd Starnes) is Our Daily Biscuit: Devotions with a Drawl.
Michelle has written for Guideposts, FoxNews.com, Focus on the Family, Christian Cinema, several national magazines, and her syndicated parenting blog, Just 18 Summers®. She has been a guest on Home & Family, Hannity, The Harvest Show, Focus on the Family, and numerous other radio and television stations. But her favorite title is as “Grandmama” to her eight perfect grandchildren.
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Dawn Scott Damon
Author
Dawn Damon is an Ordained Minister, Conference Speaker, Podcaster, and award-winning Author who has written six life-changing books. She helps women achieve wholeness, freedom, and the faith to reach for bold, brave-hearted living. Through her writing, speaking, coaching, and online platform, Dawn has impacted thousands of women's growth and personal development.
Dawn is also the founder and CEO of The BraveHearted Woman and BraveHearted YOUniveristy, a coaching enterprise designed to awaken women's God-given vision and equip them to live extraordinary lives.Dawn and her husband, Paul Damon, reside in the Rockford, MI, area and have a full family of 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grands
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Blythe Daniel
Agent - Blythe Daniel Agency
Blythe Daniel is a literary agent, author, and marketer. Her agency markets books through podcasts, blogs, launch teams and sets up traditional media interviews, reviews, and articles. She represents adult non-fiction and select fiction along with some children's fiction/non-fiction. Blythe has been the publicity director and marketing director for Harper Collins Christian Publishing, and has spent the last 20 years as a literary agent. The agency represents authors primarily in the Christian market. Blythe and her mother, Dr. Helen McIntosh, co-authored Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters and I Love You Mom: Cherished Word Gifts from My Heart to Yours. Blythe and her daughter Calyn co-authored Let’s Be Friends: A Tween Devotional on Finding and Keeping Strong Friendships. Blythe, Helen, and Blythe’s son William co-authored I Love You, Dad: Words to Honor and Humor You. Blythe lives in Colorado with her husband and three teens. www.theblythedanielagency.com; www.connectingheartsandconversations.com
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Vincent B. Davis II
Author
Vincent B. Davis II is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and soldier. His first novel “The Man with Two Names” was published in July 2017, and has since become an Amazon International Best Seller.
He is passionate about helping authors improve their brand and platform. He created Warrior Book Marketing Group in 2018 and now works with publishing companies and individual clients to help them sell more books in the modern publishing environment.
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Lynette Eason
Author, Agent - Steve Laube Agency
Lynette Eason is the best-selling, award-winning author of over sixty-five books. Many have appeared on the USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and Parable bestseller lists. Lynette teaches at writing conferences all over the country, but when she's not plotting and writing her next story, she’s hard at work as an agent for the Steve Laube Agency.
Lynette is looking to represent a wide variety of fiction including, but not limited to, romantic suspense, thrillers, mysteries, speculative fiction, historical, women’s contemporary, YA, and writers targeting the Love Inspired suspense lines. I’m also interested in YA non-fiction and may be interested in some adult non-fiction, depending on the topic. For fun, Lynette enjoys hanging out with her family and putting her photography skills to good use. You can find more about Lynette at www.lynetteeason.com and www.stevelaubeagency.com
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Lynette is looking to represent a wide variety of fiction including, but not limited to, romantic suspense, thrillers, mysteries, speculative fiction, historical, women’s contemporary, YA, and writers targeting the Love Inspired suspense lines. I’m also interested in YA non-fiction and may be interested in some adult non-fiction, depending on the topic. -
Matthew Hawk Eldridge
Author
Matthew Hawk Eldridge worked on over forty major motion pictures and television shows as an actor, musician, double, stand-in, and songwriter, working with the biggest names in Hollywood. He has an MFA in Creative Writing from Full Sail University and was the valedictorian, winning numerous awards. His emphasis was screenwriting, earning him a contract with multiple film companies as a writer upon graduation. He taught film production and ELA for six years before full time music ministry and acting. He is a recipient of a foundation award for his screenplay, The Bless Me Club. His forte is YA historical fiction and his first self-published novel reached #1 Best Seller for ebooks in religious historical fiction on Amazon, selling over 11,000 copies. As a songwriter, his songs have been aired on Christian radio and in film and television. He has been nominated for numerous Native American Music Awards. Most of all, he is passionate about his faith and wants to use his talents to draw others closer to Jesus.
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Sharon Elliott
Founder/CEO/Chief Agent – AuthorizeMe Literary Firm LLC
From obscurity in Compton, CA, to preaching from sacred pulpits, to commanding main stages teaching others how understand the Bible or write their books, Dr. Sharon Norris Elliott encourages us to “Live significantly!” This inspiring message has driven Dr. Sharon to become an award-winning author, editor, agent, engaging speaker, and licensed minister. She is a graduate of Biola University and HSBN International School of Ministry in association with Gateway International Bible Institute, author of 17 books, and a member of several prestigious organizations. Dr. Sharon serves as a board member of the WCCW conference and AWSA. She is a Christian broadcaster with HSBN.tv, and she is founder/CEO of the successful AuthorizeMe® Literary Firm (www.AuthorizeMe.net) offering book development, personal consulting, coaching, writing masterclasses, and of course, the literary agency. She considers her clients to be a part of her AMLA (AuthorizeMe Literary Agency) family and encourages them to support each other as their books launch from a wide variety of traditional publishing houses. Dr. Sharon represents Christian and positive message titles (both fiction and nonfiction) for adults and children in many genres (no horror or X-rated material please). Dr. Sharon and her husband Michael live in Southern California. She serves on the pastoral staff at her home church, Christ Second Baptist Church of Long Beach; and enjoys traveling to visit her children and grandchildren.
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Raewyn Elsegood
Author
Raewyn is an Aussie, wife, and mother of three. Her passion is found in chaplaincy, writing, speaking, and the moment a piece of chocolate melts in her mouth.
Trained in pastoral care and chaplaincy, she held the position of State Leader, Sports Chaplaincy Australia for 5 years. Equipping all 190 chaplains in grief and loss and incident response.
Her joyful personality and heartfelt smile are highlighted on both television and radio. A regular guest panelist on the weekly television documentary ‘Helping Hands TV’ and Hope 103.2 radio and podcasts. In her spare time she is also a company director, writer, course developer and presenter for Team GEM, a sports workshop provider in empowerment.
Raewyn has honed her skills in the craft of writing at the Australian Writers Centre and Proverbs 31 Compel Writers training. During this time she put her organisational skills to use facilitating the Australian Christian Writers Network conference for Omega Writers. Here she had the privilege of hosting many USA talents such as Steve Laube, Hallee Bridgeman, Margie Lawson, and Alex Marestaing.
When grief came knocking on Raewyn's door with the death of a daughter she put her pen to paper to process. A safe place to fall, a hard thing to write. What she didn't expect to find was a trail of joy hidden within her grief that would lead to a book. Titled '21 GIFTS: A trail of joy hidden in grief', once published will be a gift to share and a legacy to a daughter who needed a stage.
Proudly calling Long Island New York her second home, Raewyn visits her eldest daughter, son in law and grandson two or three times a year. Always making time for that unmissable Broadway show and the remarkable Italian American family her daughter has married into.
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Eva Marie Everson
Author
Eva Marie Everson is the bestselling and multiple award-winning author of both fiction and nonfiction work. In 2022 she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from AWSA and the Yvonne Lehman Legacy Award from BRMCWC.
Eva Marie is the CEO of Word Weavers International (word-weavers.com) and the director of Florida Christian Writers Conference. Eva Marie is a popular speaker at writers conferences across the United States and the Contest Director for Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She is a seminary graduate who has taught a Bible study for over 30 years. Either she’s really good and the folks can’t get enough … or she’s really bad and they’re still trying to learn something (the jury is out).
Eva Marie and her husband enjoy their three grown children and their most excellent better halves, and they are especially proud of their grandchildren. They are owned by a cat named Vanessa.
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Linda Gilden
Author
Linda Gilden is an award-winning writer, speaker, editor, writing coach, and personality consultant.
She is the author of several dozen books including the Love Notes series, Mommy Pick-Me-Ups, Mama Was the Queen of Christmas, Personality Perspectives, Called to Write, Why You Do What You Do, Words to Live By, Called to Speak, Articles, Articles, Articles!, Linked Quick Guide to Personalities, and many ghostwritten books.
With over a thousand magazine articles to her credit, Linda Gilden is a regular columnist for thewriteconversation.com, almostanauthor.com, Just18summers.com, presidentialprayerteam.com, and Fox News’ Todd Starnes. She loves to share a great story.
As a freelance editor and writing coach working with publishers and individuals, she encourages others to make their writing the best it can be. Linda enjoys helping others polish their speaking and writing skills on their journeys to clear, concise communication.
As Director of the Carolina Christian Writers Conference, Linda helps many writers take the next step in reaching their writing goals.
Her favorite moments are those spent with her family and six cutest grandchildren ever where she finds lots of good writing material and speaking illustrations. Linda and her husband live on a farm where sometimes even the chickens are the stars of her writing.
You can find Linda at www.lindagilden.com.
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Karynthia Glasper-Phillips
Author
Karynthia Glasper-Phillips is a speaker and author whose workshops, coaching, and blogs, integrate the importance of self-care of spirit, mind, and body as the foundation for effectiveness in fulfilling any life call, especially writers.
She is bi-vocational as a minister, internal medicine practitioner, and conference speaker. Her skills are combined with spiritual direction after earning a doctoral degree from the United Theological Seminary in innovation leadership and mentoring. Karynthia advocates for decreasing the disparity of cancer among women, as demonstrated in her work with the nonprofit organization Echoes of Hope, Inc.
A new book released in November 2024 by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group book, titled The Kitchen Devotional, a contributing author of a dual work of a devotional and cookbook to feed the Spirit and Body. Scheduled for release Press Pause: Making Time for God in an Overscheduled Life in 2026 by Intervarsity Press.
To name a few other achievements, Karynthia is a contributing author in Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie’s book, Not Without a Struggle: Leadership for African American Women in Ministry. Karynthia is also a contributing writer for Our Daily Bread. Also, the collaborative project Blessed Is She was released in 2019 with Discovery House.
Her desire to see a revival of Scripture reading is her prayer. She and her husband, adult children, and grandchildren live in Nashville, Tennessee.
Her mantra: “Self-care is not by Chance it’s a Choice.”
BeyondBoundaryConsulting.com
Echoesofhopeinc.org
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Katrina Glover
Web Designer
In 2011, Katrina founded kikaDESIGN and began offering web design services to small businesses. It wasn't long before writing friends began reaching out for help. With experience in both web design and marketing as well as knowledge of the book industry, Katrina found herself in a unique position to understand what authors needed and what readers, agents, and publishers wanted. Using this background, Katrina has helped over authors all over the world establish their brands. She is also the proud developer a custom author system that allows authors to easily update their entire website within minutes.
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Linda Goldfarb
Conference Emcee/Author/Podcaster
Linda Goldfarb is a multi-award-winning author, renowned speaker, board-certified life coach, and host of the popular podcasts “Your Best Writing Life” and “Staying Real About Faith & Family.” As an audiobook narrator, Linda also enjoys bringing author’s books to life. She has a voice that instantly makes you feel welcome, safe, and understood. Linda is the kind of person you can’t help but be drawn to.
Alongside her husband, Sam, Linda is the proud parent of four amazing children, numerous grandchildren, and one adorable great-grandson. They reside on the outskirts of the picturesque Texas Hill Country with their two loving rescue pups, MeMe and DJ. With over 38 years of adventure-filled marriage, Linda attributes their thriving relationship to a combination of faith, humor, and a deep understanding of personality.
Are you eager to discover your next best step with God?
Linda is here to provide professional teaching, helping you overcome barriers, amplify your strengths, and achieve the fulfilling life you were destined to live as a writer and speaker.
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Heather Greer
Author
Heather Greer loves God and good books, especially those that point readers to Him. She is blessed to use her God-given passion for stories to encourage and challenge readers in their faith. From her books to her blog to the Staying Real About Faith and Family podcast she co-hosts, Heather encourages readers to live real, active, heart-changing faith in the everyday mess we call life.
Heather is a pastor’s wife who lives in southern Illinois. When she isn’t reading or writing, Heather enjoys all kinds of crafting, baking, and spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
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Lori Hatcher
Author
Lori Hatcher is a women’s ministry speaker, author, editor, blogger, and healthcare professional who shares an empty nest in Lexington, South Carolina, with her husband, David, and her vast collection of books.
She’s an award-winning Toastmasters International speaker (Advanced Communicator Gold and Advanced Leader Bronze) and has spoken to women’s ministry groups in the United States, Japan, and Mexico. A popular conference speaker, she leads workshops in writing and speaking for conferences such as Write to Publish, Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Florida Christian Writers Conference, and Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference. She often leads women’s retreats, speaking to nationally-known organizations such as Revive Our Hearts, Bible Study Fellowship, and Women to Women.
A She Speaks, Christian Communicators, and Speak Up graduate, she’s learned from some of the best in the industry and enjoys encouraging reluctant speakers to find their voice for God.
Lori’s the author of several bestselling devotional books—five with Our Daily Bread Publishing, and Hungry for God … Starving for Time, Five Minute Devotions for Busy Women, the 2016 Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year. She’s also a free-lance editor for Our Daily Bread Publishing, blogger, writing instructor, and inspirational speaker.During her decade-long tenure as the editor of Reach Out, Columbia magazine, Lori Hatcher had the privilege of interviewing heroes and heroines of the faith like Anne Graham Lotz, Kevin Leman and Dr. Gary Chapman, musicians Laura Story and Fernando Ortega, and comedian Tim Hawkins.
Lori’s had more than 100 feature articles and devotions published in magazines and online sites such as Revive Our Hearts, P31, Crosswalk.com, War Cry, Upper Room, and Christian Living in the Mature Years. The author of the blog, Refresh (www.LoriHatcher.com), she writes to help women connect with God in the craziness of life. Ever grateful for the kind people who have helped her along the way, she loves sharing her passion for writing, editing, and speaking at writers’ conferences and workshops.
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Bob Hostetler
Author, Agent, Game Writer, Raconteur
Bob Hostetler is a forty-year veteran of Christian publishing. He has been a writer, magazine editor, freelance book editor, and author of more than fifty books, in numerous fiction and non-fiction genre (except Amish vampires and zombies). Visit his website for a list of his books and awards: www.bobhostetler.com.
In addition to being a frequent speaker at conferences and retreats around the world, he is also a literary agent (with the Steve Laube Agency) and a game writer for TruPlayGames.com.
Bob is an Ohio native with earned degrees in English Bible from Cincinnati Christian University and English Communications from Bloomfield College. He was ordained to the ministry by The Salvation Army.
He has been married for forty-eight years to the lovely Robin, his teenage sweetheart and ministry partner; together they have pastored four churches (though not all at once) and were foster parents to ten teen boys (though not all at once). They make their home in southern Nevada.
Bob claims to have two perfect children, Aubrey and Aaron, who have given him and Robin five perfect grandchildren.
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Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes
Author
Dr. Katherine received her BA in English and a MA in Elementary Education at Adelphi University. She received her Doctorate of Education and Supervision at Arizona State University. Katherine taught several years before becoming a principal of K-8 and K-6 schools for approximately 10 years.
She has served as a freelance writer for various magazines including, Inkspirations and Guideposts.Katherine writes curriculum and loves to teach art. She works closely with two nonprofits she's involved in. Some of her work in art, poetry and short stories has been distinguished by awards including the New York Mayor’s contribution to the arts Award, Outstanding Resident Artist of Arizona and the Foundations Awards at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She also runs recreationally, coordinates fitness boot-camps for women and has a black belt in Taekwondo. Katherine loves speaking to groups delivering her messages with quick wit and real-life stories. She has been involved in church ministry for 18 years leading women’s ministry, teaching, playing piano, singing, and teaching liturgical dance.
She has experience attending and networking conferences both secular and Christian. Professional experience as a school principal in recruitment and retention. Katherine has over twenty years of experience teaching professionalism and leadership in the workplace and on the graduate and post-graduate collegiate level. The instructor has experience guiding, teaching and mentoring others in the area of networking.
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Andrew Jackson
Author
A.E. Jackson writes uncanny speculative fiction for your enjoyment.
He believes there are malevolent forces, just below the surface, tugging us all down. He knows another force, more benevolent than we deserve, works to keep us buoyant.He reads Ray Bradbury, Shirley Jackson, Roald Dahl, Stephen King, Paulo Coelho, Richard Matheson, H.P. Lovecraft, and Richard Bach.
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Tammy Karasak
Author
Tammy Karasek uses humor and wit to bring joy and hope to every aspect in life. Her past, filled with bullying and criticism from family, drives her passion to encourage and inspire others and show them The Reason to smile. She’s gone from down and defeated to living a “Tickled Pink” life as she believes there’s always a giggle wanting to come out!
She’s a writer of Romance—with a splash of sass. Her debut book, Launch That Book, released in November 2023. She’s published in a Divine Moments Compilation Book—Cool-inary Moments. Also, she’s a writing team member for The Write Conversation, The Write Editing, Blue Ridge Conference Blog, and more.
Known as The Launch Team Geek, she helps authors launch their books. You’ll also find her as a Virtual Assistant for authors, the Social Media Manager for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Founding President of ACFW Upstate SC, Founding President of Word Weavers Upstate SC, and member of AWSA. Connect with Tammy at https://www.tammykarasek.com.
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Grace Kelley
Editor
Grace Kelley is the associate editor of Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines.
Grace received her BA in English with a minor in creative writing at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Before she became an associate editor at Focus on the Family, Grace worked with children for many years in a variety of ways, including working in daycare, being a summer camp counselor, and even teaching English to elementary school students in South Korea.
While Grace loves writing and editing short articles for her magazines, her dream is to create and publish fun, adventurous, and lesson-filled books for children and teenagers. Her first fiction piece published in Clubhouse Jr., “Citi on a Hill,” won a third place award at the Evangelical Press Association’s 2024 conference.
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Carol Kent
Carol Kent’s twenty-seven books have sold over one million copies. With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, her books and messages remind us that when God writes our story, we’ll be in for the adventure of a lifetime. Her bestselling books include Speak Up with Confidence, When I Lay My Isaac Down, and Becoming a Woman of Influence. She founded the Speak Up Conference, with speaking and writing tracks and launched the nonprofit, Speak Up for Hope. Carol has been a featured speaker at Women of Faith, Extraordinary Women, and Women of Joy arena events.
Carol loves to engage with writers who want to hone their signature keynote presentations or to summarize their content, so they’ll be prepared for media interviews and for growing their platforms. She also enjoys brainstorming with writers who want to discuss the development of material for their non-fiction or devotional projects.
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Jan Kneeland
MD
Originally from OH, Dr. Kneeland obtained her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Case Western Reserve University and her medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. From an early age Dr. Kneeland felt called to missions, and later to medicine, and her family practice residency at Marshall University in Huntington, WV included an emphasis in International Medicine. When God closed the long-term medical missions doors, he opened another one at a largely Hispanic, very international practice in West Hartford, CT. While there, she met and married her husband, Andy, and in 2005 they moved to Simpsonville, SC where they are raising 3 boys, 3 cats and a dog. Dr. Kneeland considers her job to be her ministry and is passionate about sharing the love of Christ with her patients, teaching the next generation of medical providers, and learning just about anything! She loves the serious, funny and befuddling medical questions she gets from her author friends and is excited to share some of her medical knowledge with inquisitive authors!
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Heather Kreke
Author
Heather Kreke is passionate about showing teens and young adults they can find hope in God’s plan for their lives—even through the darkest times. Her debut novel, Path of Totality, won first place in the 2023 Selah Awards in the First Novel category.
She is the Blog Manager for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Coordinator for the Blue Ridge Readers Connection, and a writing coach. In her spare time, she teaches writing classes, writes numerous blogs. Married since 2004, Heather has three daughters.
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Rowena Kuo
Editor - Brimstone Fiction
Rowena Kuo is the CEO and Executive Editor for Brimstone Fiction, Brimstone Books and Media, and Brimstone Fire. With over 15 years of ministering to children, youth groups, young adults, women, and family groups, Rowena advocates for writers to build God-centered support systems consisting of people, perseverance, practice, and most of all, prayer. She has written for Christian Devotions, Written World Communications, Splickety, and the 168 Write of Passage. When not working on words or films, she is a full-time mom with secret aspirations for spaceflight.
When not working on words or films, she is a full-time mom with secret aspirations for spaceflight.
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Steve Laube
Agent - The Steve Laube Agency
Steve Laube, a literary agent and president of The Steve Laube Agency, has been in the book industry over four decades, first as a bookstore manager where he was awarded the National Store of the Year by CBA. He then spent many years with Bethany House Publishers where he was named Editor of the Year by AWSA. He formed the agency over 20 years ago and they have represented nearly 2,500 new books. Steve has twice been named Agent of the Year by ACFW.
He was also inducted into the Grand Canyon University Hall-of-Fame by their College of Theology.
In addition, he is the Publisher for Enclave Publishing and serves as president emeritus of The Christian Writers Institute. He is the author of the annual Christian Writers Market Guide, The Chosen Presents: A Blended Harmony of the Gospels, and Write Your First Novel.
His office is in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Julie Lavender
Author
Julie Lavender is an international speaker, having taught for writing conferences in Italy and Canada and over 30 writing and homeschooling conferences from 2018-2024 (like Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Florida Christian Writers Conference, Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference, and others) and spoken at 22 events in the last couple of years with audiences of writers, homeschoolers, women's ministry, educators, or children's ministry.
Julie is currently working (with her husband as co-author) on her third work-for-hire project with a Penguin Random House imprint. Her Children's Bible Stories for Bedtime project with PRH has sold over 21,000 copies, according to Amazon author central. She also has a contract pending from Our Daily Bread for a work-for-hire project that will release in 2026.
Julie's traditionally-published children's picture book, A Gingerbread House, releases in October of this year from End Game Press. Other traditionally published books include 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories (Revell) and a homeschooling devotional from several years ago.
Four children's educational books published by The Creative Company released in mid-July and will be in public school libraries in the fall. With other book projects and two co-authored devos with Michelle Cox, Julie has 15 published book titles.
Julie's short-works writing credits include 146 articles or stories in 33 unique print publications and 16 compilations, over 1000 newspaper articles, 145 curriculum lessons in 21 Group Publishing, Incorporated teacher resource books, and three monthly website posts for parenting, homeschooling, or writing websites and magazines. Her most recently-published shortform article appeared on WritersDigest.com last year.
After winning the 2014 Guideposts Writing Contest, Julie Lavender, along with eleven other winners, traveled to NY for a week-long training session with Guideposts senior editors. Since that time, she's been published in all four of their major magazine publications, on the GP online website, in Christmas SIP publications, and in several of their compilations. She writes annually for their All God's Creatures Devotionals, as well as other devotional magazines and compilations.
Jim Hinch, GP Senior Editor, has given Julie permission to attend writers conferences as a Guideposts Ambassador, representing Guideposts under the title of "Guideposts Contributing Writer." Though she would not serve as an acquisitions editor, in his words, Julie can "offer [her] expertise as a veteran GP writer and encourage people to write for the magazine." Even before GP began this "ambassador" title, Julie taught, with their approval, a popular Writing For Guideposts class at several writing conferences in the past. Guideposts provided Julie with sample copies of magazines to share with one-on-one appointments and in her classes.
Julie was a guest on Focus on the Family Broadcast in 2022 about her book published with Revell/Baker. She's served as a guest on many podcasts, blogs, or radio interviews in the past.
After writing for almost four decades, Julie loves helping beginning authors succeed and cheering them on to "never give up." She also loves encouraging veteran authors with new writing ideas and opportunities.
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Larry Leech II
Acquisitions Editor for Illumify Media
Usually with a hot beverage nearby, Larry J. Leech II spends his days working with words—as a writing coach of award-winning authors, as well as Acquisitions Editor and Master Book Coach for Illumify Media. More than forty years ago, Larry started his career as a sportswriter in southwestern Pennsylvania where he covered prep sports, college sports, and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. In 2004, after 2,300 published articles, Larry shifted to book publishing. Since that time, he has ghostwritten thirty books, edited more than 450 manuscripts, and coached hundreds of authors through the writing and publication process. For nearly two decades Larry has taught at numerous general market and inspirational conferences nationwide. When he has a minute, Larry likes to hang out on Facebook and Instagram. You can also find out more about him on his website: larryleech.com.
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Joy Massenburge
Author
Joy K. Massenburge is a multi-published author. She is also a contributing author for Our Daily Bread. When she is not writing, she is speaking at women’s retreats, conferences, and team building workshops for various companies. As the CEO of Joy K. Massenburge & Associates, she leads a team of mindset accountability coaches who help focused-driven women discover their strengths, uncover their blind spots, and declutter their lives by co-authoring a daily schedule that generates clarity so they can walk in the fullness of JOY.
She resides near Tyler, Texas. You can find her curled up reading a book to her grandchildren, caretaking for a donkey, a hen, and a dog, or filling her five-acre country home with fifty-plus people for a Blue Bell ice cream party.
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Edie Melson
Conference Director/Author
Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers observing life through her camera lens. She’s a writer who feels lost without that device & is an unexpected speaker who loves to encourage an audience. She also embraces the ultimate contradiction of being an organized creative. She knows the necessity of Soul Care and leads retreats, conferences & workshops around the world on staying connected to God. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts. Her blog, The Write Conversation is recognized as one of the top 101 industry resources. Find her on EdieMelson.com
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DiAnn Mills
Author
DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She weaves memorable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels with threads of romance. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?
Her titles have appeared on the CBA, ECPA, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards, Selah, Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests.
DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, an active member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, and International Thriller Writers. DiAnn continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.
DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.
DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on: Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, Goodreads, BookBub, YouTube, LinkedIn or her website: diannmills.com -
Karisa Moore
Karisa Moore knows what it’s like to cry out to God with groans that words cannot express (Romans 8:26). Losing her oldest son in 2014 to suicide, the Psalms became her guide through grief. She recognized that poetry, art, singing, and dancing provide comfort. These expressions of our spirit give words to some of the deepest heartaches and help us to identify God’s presence in all circumstances. She is expanding our mental health vocabulary to include Christ-centered hope through creative expression.
She embraces life alongside her husband and two living children. She loves long hikes, photography, and great stories. Karisa is a Word Weavers International Mentor and Chapter President. She is the author of Broken Butterflies: Emerging Through Grief and Turning the Page: Devotions to Help the Griever Hope. To find mental health resources and share your story of hope, follow her at http://www.turningthepageonsuicide.org
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David Nabors
Lt. David W. Nabors (Ret.)
David brings over 38 years of experience as a police officer specializing in crime scene and criminal investigations. He holds an MS from Texas A&M Commerce, a Master Peace Officer License from the State of Texas, and has completed over 6,800 hours of police training. For most of his career, he served as his department's Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Commander. David has overseen numerous high-profile capital murder cases in North Texas and has witnessed an execution in his home state.
David has appeared on CBS News 48 Hours (twice), NBC's Prime Time Live, the Learning Channel's Medical Detectives, A&E's American Justice, Investigation Discovery Channel, Law Enforcement Training Network, and Emergency Training Network. He has presented cases and lectured at various police departments, universities, colleges, medical schools, forensic conferences, writers' groups, and citizen groups across Texas and Kentucky.
A devout Christian, David is actively involved in his church and has participated in mission trips to Zambia, Africa. There, he provided management and leadership training to the Zambian National Police in Lusaka.
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Susan Neal
Author
As a Certified AWSA Writer Coach, Susan Neal RN, MBA, MHS, desires to help others publish and sell their God-given message. She is the author of eight healthy living books. Her self-published, award-winning, best-seller, 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates, won the Selah award and sold over 25,000 copies in five years.
Susan won the 2020 Christian Author Network Excellence in Marketing Award for Outstanding Broadcast Media for her book marketing campaign. She is a trusted advisor for authors and helps many sell more books. Susan is the CEO of Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA), Christian Authors Network (CAN), and Christian Indie Awards. You can find Susan at SusanUNeal.com.
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Edwina Perkins
Codirector/Managing Editor for Harambee Press/Sensitivity/Authenticity Consultant
Edwina Perkins is the assistant director of Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She is also the coordinator for Mentoring Moments and the manager for Sensitivity Between the Lines, both with Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. Edwina is the managing editor for Harambee Press, an imprint of End Game Press. As a longtime member of Word Weavers International, she now serves as a member of the advisory board.
Edwina is an award-winning writer, experienced teacher, speaker, freelance editor, and a sensitivity/authenticity consultant and has been published in numerous publications. One of her passions is to address the need for sensitivity and diversity in the publishing industry. She is also known as Nona to two precious grandchildren.
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Katie Phillips
Editor
Katie Phillips oversees the editorial and instructor teams at the Author Conservatory, a career training program for young authors, as well as coaching students and creating writing curriculum. She also runs an editing and writing coaching business that has guided multiple speculative fiction authors to become finalists or win awards like Reader’s Choice and Book of the Year in the Realm Awards. Katie earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and worked at multiple newspapers before moving overseas to manage communications for a global non-profit. Katie loves to travel and has visited over 25 countries, but currently lives in Kansas with her husband and two small hobbits.
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Karen Porter
Author
Karen Porter is an international speaker, a successful business
woman, an acquisitions editor, and the award-winning author
of six books including If You Give A Girl A Giant. Her new
book which will be releasing just before the BRMCWC
conference is Amplify!—which is a comprehensive speaking
course.She is the past president of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association,
serves on several boards, and coaches aspiring writers and
speakers. She and her husband, George, Bold Vision
Books (no longer accepting submissions), a traditional Christian publishing company, and Stone
Oak Publishing and kae Creative Solutions.Karen says her greatest achievement is her marriage to George.
In her spare time, she follows her lifelong quest to find the perfect purse. -
Penny Reeve
Author
Penny Reeve is the award winning, Australian author of more than 25 books for children and young adults. She writes picture books, junior fiction, children’s Bible studies and young adult fiction, and has experience with traditional and independent publishing. She is a contributor on the BRCWC blog and is an experienced writing workshop leader, conference presenter and writing coach with a particular interest in equipping Christian children’s writers.
Penny has a Master of Arts in Writing and Literature (Deakin University) and is a PhD candidate with a research focus on Christian spirituality in contemporary young adult fiction. She writes for both the Christian and general markets and believes Christian writers have a crucial role in being voices of hope in today’s societies.
Her books have won the children’s book category of the CALEB Prize three times (Wonderfully Madison in 2013, Fearlessly Madison in 2016 and Camp Max in 2018) and the young adult category once (Out of the Cages in 2019). Her picture book One Potoroo: a story of survival was recently listed as a Notable Book for the CBCA 2022 and was also shortlisted for the Environment Award for Children’s Literature. She writes as Penny Reeve, Penny Jaye and Ellie Shine.
Penny currently lives and writes in Sydney, Australia. Some of her favourite things include family movie nights with her husband and three kids, lunch by the river and snuggling up in bed with a good book.
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Na'Kedra Rodgers
Author
Na'Kedra Rodgers is a Christian, Motivational Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur. She hails from Fort Worth, TX and is a southern belle with lots of sass. Na’Kedra has experienced heartache, healing, and everlasting hope. She believes that God is with her; therefore, she will not fail.
Na’Kedra’s mantra is “Living Life Out Loud and Encouraging Women to Live Optimistically and FREE!
Vision: To speak worldwide spreading optimism using sound biblically based words.
Mission: To inspire, encourage and connect with women who are struggling in their faith or searching for their purpose. Na’Kedra empowers women to walk boldly in their calling and to speak and write about Jesus with confidence.
Na’Kedra is a three-time published author and has been featured in several published articles such as Victorious Living Magazine, Mahogany.com, Bold Journey Magazine, Voyage Dallas, ShoutoutDFW and Canvas Rebel. Her book Kneeling Earnestly for Transformation 30 Day Devotional is available everywhere books are sold. Na’Kedra is the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency 2024 Outstanding Women Business Enterprise Award Recipient.
Na’Kedra is a member of the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a charter member of the National Coalition Black Women 100 Fort Worth Chapter, Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Chapter of Jack and Jill of America and Redbud Writers Guild.
Na’Kedra has been married to her husband Kelvin for 9 years and they have two daughters Chloe and Harley. She enjoys traveling with her family and making beautiful memories. -
Cynthia Ruchti
Literary Agent
Cynthia Ruchti tells stories hemmed-in-hope through fiction, nonfiction, and speaking events for women and writers. She's often served as a keynote for conferences and retreats. As a senior literary agent with Books and Such; Such Literary Management, she daily enjoys the challenge of shepherding authors throughout their writing careers, and is always on the alert for fresh concepts expressed in fresh, compelling ways. Cynthia and her grade school sweetheart husband live in the heart of Wisconsin, not far from their three children and seven grandchildren. Her tagline is, "I can't unravel. I'm hemmed in Hope." cynthiaruchti.com or hemmedinhope.com
Looking for:
She acquires both fiction and nonfiction, but very few children's projects and currently no speculative or fantasy, or memoir, because of the existing market needs. -
Taryn Souders
Author
Taryn’s middle grade novels have been named to multiple state award lists, including Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alaska, Ohio, Wisconsin, Alabama, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Maine, Indiana, Idaho, Nevada, Virginia, Washington, and Florida. She is also a two-time TOME Society Book Awards nominee. Her book, Coop Knows the Scoop (Sourcebooks Young Readers), was a 2021 Edgar Award nominee for Best Juvenile mystery novel, and a Maud Hart Lovelace Honor book. The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle (Sourcebooks Young Readers), is both an Agatha Award and an Anthony Award nominee, and a winner of the Florida Book Award. Her newest book, Secrets of the Broken House (Sourcebooks Young Readers, 2026), releases in January. She is a member of both Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, and is the President of Operations for Word Weavers International, and the co-director of Florida Christian Writers Conference. She is represented by Sally Apokedak of Apokedak Literary Agency. Taryn currently lives in Sorrento, Florida with her husband, David, their three children, Charlie the chocolate lab, and Mordecai the cat. While she’s somewhat decent at math, she is terrible at science and has an intense dislike of tarantulas.
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Cindy Sproles
Editor - Cofounder Christian Devotions Ministries/Author
Cindy K. Sproles is an author, teacher, and conference speaker. She is the executive editor for ChristianDevotions.us and InspireaFire.com and she is the cofounder of WritingWrite, a mentoring service for authors.
Cindy was born in the mountains of East Tennessee and she loves her Appalachian heritage. She is a best-selling, award-winning author.
Visit Cindy at www.cindysproles.com.
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Kara Swanson
Author
Kara Swanson writes stories about fairy tales and fiery souls. She spent her childhood a little like a Lost Girl, running barefoot through lush green jungles which inspired her award-winning Peter Pan retellings, Dust and Shadow.
She is also the cofounder of the Author Conservatory (authorconservatory.com), where she has the honor of teaching young writers to craft sustainable author careers.
You’ll find Kara with her toes in California sand as a SoCal resident, belting Broadway show tunes on weekend drives to Disneyland with her delightfully nerdy husband, or chatting about magic and mayhem on IG (@karaswansonauthor). -
Rob Teigen
Publisher - Christian Art Gifts
Rob Teigen has been a publishing professional for over 25 years, currently serving Christian Art Gifts as the VP of Publishing. In addition to his role at CAG, Rob is the author of the best-selling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series. He and his wife, Joanna, are the founders of Growing Home Together where they host their podcast, blog, and create resources for families. Together Rob and Joanna have authored Mr. & Mrs. 366 Devotions for Couples, Powerful Prayers for Your Son, Powerful Prayers for Your Daughter, 88 Conversation Starters for Husbands & Wives plus a wide array of resources to draw families closer to God and each other. Rob and Joanna have been married for 30 years and are the parents of five children.
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Darlene Turner
Author
Darlene L. Turner’s love of suspense began when she read her first Nancy Drew book. She’s turned that passion into her writing and believes readers will be captured by her plots, inspired by her strong characters, and moved by her inspirational message.
Darlene won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense twice and an ACFW Genesis award. Her debut book, Border Breach, won the Canadian 2021 Word Award and placed third in the 2021 Selahs in the Romantic Suspense and First Novel categories. Lethal Cover-Up placed third in the 2022 Selahs in the Romantic Suspense category and second place in the 2022 Directors’ Choice. Abducted in Alaska received an Honorable Mention in the 2022 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense Awards. Fatal Forensic Investigation won third place in the 2023 Directors’ Choice award. Safe House Exposed won the 2023 HOLT Medallion Award – short inspirational category. She’s represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.
Darlene met her husband Jeff at the turtle races in Ontario, Canada. She loves flavored coffee and plaid shirts. You can connect with Darlene at www.darlenelturner.com where there’s suspense beyond borders.
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Terry Whalin
Acquisitions Editor
W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk. A former literary agent, Terry is an Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books for traditional publishers and several books have sold over 100,000 copies. Terry has also written for more than 50 magazines. As a frustrated editor in 2004, Terry wrote Book Proposals That Sell, 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success which has over 150 Five Star reviews and has helped many authors. Terry is an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and lives in Southern California.
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Amy Williams
Author
Author Amy (A.C.) Williams is a coffee-drinking, sushi-eating, story-telling nerd who loves cats, country living, and all things Japanese. Author of more than 20 books, she writes both fiction and non-fiction, and she currently works as a Fiction Instructor for the Author Conservatory, an online college alternative for writers. Whether you want a true story about her many adventures in the Guatemalan jungle or a fictional story about samurai superheroes, she’s got a book for you, and you won’t be able to put it down. If that’s your cup of tea (or coffee), join the fun at www.amycwilliams.com.
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Kennita Williams
Author
Dr. Kennita Williams is a sought-after consultant, speaker, author, and leadership wellness expert. Dr. Williams is affectionately known as Coach Kay. She helps leaders and organizations define their vision develop clear strategies to advance their culture and leadership goals, while providing practical tools to encourage leaders to "Be Well to Lead Well." She believes that Whole Leaders produce healthy organizations.
Kennita is a proven leader who draws from over 25 years or leadership experience serving as a legal assistant for the United States Air Force JAG Corp, a Regional Staff assistant to a US Senator, advisor to mayors and other elected officials while serving on the Diversity council for the state of Alaska. Kennita also takes pride in advising some of the military's highest-ranking officials providing real-world perspective on the power or embracing authentic leadership as a whole leader, inspiring leaders to show up with transparency, authenticity, and the vulnerability needed in leadership to advance their organizational wellness, financial wellness personal wellness, and physical wellness. Proving each pillar of wellness is needed to establish whole leaders and healthy organizations. Kennita helps leaders lean into the hard work of embracing uncertainty, and burnout to find the opportunities in these spaces rather than being paralyzed by them. Her experience with leaders allows her to share practical strategies to authentically connect, build trust, and empower others in meaningful ways.
Kennita is also the visionary behind Clear Vision L.L.C. where cultivating authentic leadership is the number one priority. The Clear Vision mission is to serve our community as leaders by encouraging innovation and forward thinking to develop wellness solutions that will make systematic improvements organizationally, financially, personally, and physically. Kennita is a military spouse, mother of two. She lives in Niceville Florida with her husband Nicholas (USAF, MSgt Retired), son Nick David (14) while her daughter Keiara (22) recently commissioned to US Air Force and attends
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Jean Wilund
Author
Jean Wilund is the author of Embracing Joy: An 8-Week Transformational Bible Study of Habakkuk, and Ease into the Bible: How to Wade into the Water of God’s Word with Confidence. She writes for Revive Our Hearts ministry and at JeanWilund.com to help lead women into a greater understanding of the Bible and a deeper relationship with God. She and her husband Larry live in Lexington, SC and attend Grace Bible Church.
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Tina Yeager
Author
Award-winning author, licensed therapist, speaker, and life coach, Tina Yeager hosts the Flourish-Meant podcast, Flourish Today radio show, and publishes Inkspirations Online.
Licensed as a counselor since 2005, she has decades of experience teaching writing skills, life and purpose optimization, spiritual fulfillment, working with at-risk populations, emotional healing, and motivation.
Yeager has won over thirty writing awards and serves in leadership with multiple professional and nonprofit organizations.
Yeager’s expertise includes publicity, ministry to at-risk populations, writing, editing, publishing, collaborative platform growth, online events and courses, and multimedia messaging.
