Jackie M. Johnson is an author, freelance writer and editor, and book publishing consultant. Previously, she worked in marketing at WaterBrook Multnomah (a division of Random House) and at the premiere literary agency, Alive Communications. In addition, Jackie has experience as a marketing communications specialist at a large corporation, and as a magazine editor and communications manager for a nonprofit. Author: Her books include: Power Prayers for Women (Barbour Publishing), When Love Ends and the Ice Cream Carton Is Empty (Moody Publishing), a helpful resource for healing relationship breakups, and Powerful Prayers for Challenging Times (Revell/Baker) on finding hope in…

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Marsha Hubler, author of the best-selling Keystone Stables Series from Zonderkidz, lives in central PA with her husband and two dogs. She has a master’s degree in education, over 40 years experience with children of all ages, and presently works with homeschoolers in her home office. Marsha serves as director of the Montrose Christian Writers Conference held every third week in July. Also, a frequent speaker at writers’ conferences herself, she has a passion to help beginning writers get their work primed for publication.   Website | Amazon Author Page | Blog | Horse Facts | Facebook | Pinterest | Goodreads | Twitter | Visit…

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Kathy Howard calls herself a “confused southerner.” Raised in Louisiana, she moved with her engineer husband around the U.S. and Canada. She says “pop” instead of “Coke” and “you guys” as often as “ya’ll.” But she’s still a southern girl at heart! Kathy and her “mostly retired” husband live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area near family. They have three married children, four grandsons, and three dogs – one of them on purpose. Kathy, who has a Master’s in Christian education, is the author of eight books. You can regularly find her writing at Crosswalk.com, Hello Mornings, Arise Daily, and more.She is…

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Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, pastor and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His thirty books, which include The Bone Box and American Idols (The Worship of the American Dream), have sold millions of copies. He has co-authored eleven books with Josh McDowell, including the best-selling Right from Wrong (What You Need to Know to Help Youth Make Right Choices) and the award-winning Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, four Ohio Associated Press awards, and an Amy Foundation Award, among others. Bob is a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats. Bob…

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Married forty-one years to her leading man, Mona from Arizona lives in the Southwest where trees have arms instead of branches and salsa is a staple. When Mona Hodgson isn’t writing or speaking, she’s playing Wii games with her Arizona grandson, spending time with her mom, picnicking, texting her sisters, or chatting on Skype with her grandchildren in Africa. Mona Hodgson is the author of nearly 40 books, historical novels for adults and children’s books, including her popular Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek Series, The Quilted Heart novellas, and upcoming Hearts Seeking Home Series. Her children’s books include bestseller, Bedtime…

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From her earliest childhood, there was nothing Tracy loved better than stepping into another world between the pages of a book. From dragons and knights, to the wonders of Narnia, that passion has never abated, and to Tracy, opening any novel is like stepping again through the wardrobe, into the thrilling unknown. With every book she writes, she wants to open a door like that, and invite readers to be transported with her into a place that captivates. Tracy started her first novel at the age of eight and has been hooked on writing ever since. After attending Philadelphia Biblical…

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Multi-published author Cynthia Hickey had three cozy mysteries published through Barbour Publishing, with a novella releasing in March 2013. Her first mystery, Fudge-Laced Felonies, won first place in the inspirational category of the Great Expectations contest in 2007. Her third cozy, Chocolate-Covered Crime, received a four-star review from Romantic Times. All three cozies have been re-released as ebooks through the MacGregor Literary Agency, along with a new cozy series. She has several historical romances releasing in 2013 and 2014 through Harlequin’s Heartsong Presents. She lives in Arizona with her husband, one of their seven children, two dogs and two cats….

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Kathy Harris is an author by way of a “divine detour” into the Nashville entertainment business. After graduating with a Communications degree from Southern Illinois University, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to work with a well-known gospel music quartet. A few months later, The Oak Ridge Boys began their transition into country music, and Kathy had the opportunity to help build an entertainment empire from the ground up. She worked her way to becoming a member of the Operations Management Team, eventually heading up the company’s public relations and marketing department. A lifelong fascination for books and editing led to her…

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Authentic. Passionate. Funny. Insightful. Becky Harling is a gifted speaker whose love for the Lord and compassionate spirit inspire women to draw closer to God and to one another. Becky’s life experience as a pastor’s wife, mother of four, “Mimi” to five grandbabies, Women’s Ministry Director, and survivor of breast cancer and childhood sexual abuse, all bring depth and realism to her message. Becky creatively combines Biblical understanding with her powerful testimony and the stories of other women who have found hope and healing in Christ. She is a refreshingly transparent and energetic communicator. Becky is a frequent speaker at…

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Jeanette Hanscome is an author, writing teacher, and speaker from the San Francisco Bay Area. Her newest book, Suddenly Single Mom: 52 Messages of Hope, Grace, and Promise, published by Worthy Inspired, is her first devotional for women after many years of writing for teen girls and tweens. She is the author of four other books, one short fiction eBook, and over 400 articles, devotions, and stories. Jeanette is a regular contributor to Encounter—the Magazine. Her work has appeared in Walk Thru the Bible’s Tapestry, LifeWay’s Journey, Guideposts, and many other publications. Running with Roselle, her middle-grade book co-authored with…

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