Kathy Cassel is the author of ten books for Christian preteens and most recently a YA fiction book, Freerunner. After years of writing daily devotion and interactive non- fiction books for girls, Kathy felt a deep passion to write issue-based YA fiction. One of her favorite genres to read, she often ended a book with the feeling that the story offered too many graphic details and little to no hope. She felt a strong desire to write realistic stories that would not only entertain, but also offer hope and healing. Freerunner released May 2020 with Elk Lake Publishing, and Catching…

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Liz Tolsma’s debut novella, Under His Wings, appeared in the New York Times bestselling collection, A Log Cabin Christmas. Her first novel, Snow on the Tulips, released in August of 2013 and was a 2014 Selah Award finalist and a 2014 Carol Award finalist. Daisies Are Forever released in May 2014 and Remember the Lilies in February 2015. Her next novella, World’s Greatest Love, appears in the collection Rails to Love in October 2016. She is a popular speaker on such varied topics as writing, marriage, family, and adoption, and living with courage. She is also an editor and the owner…

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Thrills, mystery, suspense, romance: Margaret penned it all. Nothing wrong with this—except Margaret happened to be writing for the church newsletter at the time. After making the church picnic read like a Grisham novel, her former pastor took her aside and said, "Maybe God’s calling you to write fiction." Margaret is now a New York Times bestselling author and a past Romance Writers of America RITA finalist with more than 30 novels to her credit. Not bad for someone who flunked 8th grade English. Just don’t ask her to diagram a sentence. To learn more visit www.margaret-brownley.com.

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Although human praise for my novels and songs is wonderful to imagine, it can’t compare to God’s "Well done, good and faithful servant" when I reach that day and hour. In the meanwhile, I rejoice in my belief that God has read my manuscripts numerous times and still gets a kick out of my offbeat sense of humor. I think He enjoys listening to my music, too, even when I feel like giving up on it. He knows the strenghs and weaknesses of everything I create–better than I do, in fact–and yet He keeps blessing me with fresh ideas and…

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Crystal Bowman is a former preschool teacher, author, and speaker. She graduated from Calvin College with a degree in elementary education and studied early childhood development at the University of Michigan. Her writing career began in 1990 as a lyricist for children’s piano music. She began writing children’s books in 1993 and has since written more than 80 books for children and 3 for women. She has written books for many popular children’s series, such as Little Blessings, BOZ the Bear, MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), and I Can Read! She has also written two books of humorous poetry for children,…

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“I’m a city girl with a country heart. I don’t corral horses or mow my own lawn. I’m no womba woman but I like to write about women who are. I followed my husband Stephen Bly to the country to write books and minister to a small village church. When I lost him, I stayed. Here in this little western town of Winchester, Idaho, I manage Bly Books. And rake lots of pine cones. And survive the long winter snows.” – Janet B Janet Chester Bly received a B.S. degree in Literature & Languages and Fine & Performing Arts from…

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Since June of 2007, Twila Belk has worked full time with veteran author Cecil Murphey (author or coauthor of more than 135 books, including the best sellers 90 Minutes in Heaven and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story. Well connected through her work with Murphey, she interacts daily with the media, writers, editors, agents, publishers, conference directors, and other industry professionals. She has coauthored four books with Cecil Murphey: I Believe in Heaven: Real Stories from the Bible, History and Today (Regal Books, 2013); Heavenly Company: Entertaining Angels Unaware (Guideposts, 2012); and Because You Care: Spiritual Encouragement for Caregivers (Harvest House, 2012). Twila also published…

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Shelly Beach is a multiple award-winning author of more than twelve books, co-author of several others, and coach and mentor behind dozens of additional titles. She has worked with New York Times best-selling authors, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, acclaimed physicians, pastors, entrepreneurs, musicians, educators, as well as new authors and community members. Shelly helped co-found Breathe Writer’s Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, and the Cedar Falls Christian Writer’s Workshop in Iowa. She has coached and mentored many new writers to achieve their writing goals. Shelly is also the co-founder of PTSDPerspectives.org and founder of Caregiving Journey on Facebook. Shelly served as managing editor…

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Ted Baehr is an award-winning producer, world-renowned author, as well as a noted critic, educator, lecturer, and media pundit. Founder and Publisher of Movieguide® (aka www.movieguide.org) and Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission®, his life’s purpose is to be used of God to redeem the values of the media while educating audiences on how to use discernment in selecting their entertainment.  Books:  Ted has written, edited and contributed to over 37 books, including: REEL TO REAL: 45 Movie Devotions for Families How To Succeed In Hollywood (Without Losing Your Soul) (WorldNetDaily) Amazing Grace of Freedom (New Leaf) The…

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Very early, I recognized that God had His hand on my life. At age seven, I invited Jesus Christ into my heart as Savior and Lord. Being so young, I later had doubts until settling the fact forever, claiming the promise of Romans 10:13, that “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Tennessee, I married the sweetheart of my dreams, James Barker—my best friend and encourager. I began writing as a college student, working afternoons at the Johnson City Press-Chronicle, simply following a desire God put in my heart….

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