Kathi Macias

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Kathi Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored more than 40 books and ghostwritten several others. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing in various venues and has been a guest on many radio and television programs. Kathi is a popular speaker at churches, women’s clubs and retreats, and writers’ conferences. She won the 2008 Member of the Year award from AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) and was the 2011 Author of the Year from BooksandAuthors.net. Her novel set in China, Red Ink, was named Golden Scrolls 2011 Novel of…

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Elizabeth Ludwig

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  Elizabeth Ludwig is an award-winning author whose work has been featured on Novel Rocket, More to Life Magazine, and Christian Fiction Online Magazine. In 2008, her first novel, Where the Truth Lies (co-authored with Janelle Mowery), earned her the IWA Writer of the Year Award. In 2011, her second mystery, Died in the Wool (co-authored with Janelle Mowery) was nominated for a Carol Award. In 2012, the Edge of Freedom series released from Bethany House Publishers. Books one and two, No Safe Harbor and Dark Road Home, respectively, earned 4 Stars from RT Book Reviews. Book three in the series,…

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Gail Gaymer Martin

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Multi-award-winning novelist, Gail Gaymer Martin is the author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women’s fiction with 60 published novels and 4 million books sold. Her novels have received numerous national awards, including: the ACFW Carol Award, Booksellers Best and RT Reviewer’s Choice Award. CBS local news listed Gail as one of the four best writers in the Detroit area. She is the author of Writer’s Digest’s Writing the Christian Romance and is a cofounder and member of American Christian Fiction Writers. Gail is a member of Advanced Speakers and Writers (ACFW) as well as Christian Authors Network (CAN) and…

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Angela Breidenbach

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Christian Authors Network president, Angela Breidenbach, is a bestselling author, screenwriter, genealogist, and media personality. She builds the characteristics of courage, confidence, and candor into the heroines she writes with the goal that every book is always good for your heart. Angela Breidenbach received certifications in mentor/peer counseling as a Stephen Minister; Letters of Paul theological study; life coach through Coach Training Association; and has multiple business and management certifications. She’s also a Toastmaster trained public speaker (and past chapter president). Angela is the founder and president of her local Montana writing group, MT Pages. In addition, because of her love…

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Homefront Dreams by Darlene Franklin

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CLARINDA FINCH HATES CHANGE  As the newly elected mayor of Maple Notch, the war widow must lead her town through the dark days of World War II. But where she finds comfort in tradition, the town council insists on trying new ways of handling the homefront challenges. Her most untraditional opponent? Councilman Ralph Quincy…

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What Do I Get From CAN?

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What Do I Get From CAN? How much will you get out of CAN? As much as you’re able and willing to put in. Members are encouraged to join in the adventure as we spread the word about great Christian books. Our focus is on retailer/librarian/reader connections. • CAN will highlight your new book releases on our blog and get others excited about your work. Our blog also regularly posts book reviews of CAN authors. • You will be invited to participate in multi-author, regional events that maximize your time as you connect with bookstores and readers. • You will…

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