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Multi-published, award-winning author Lena Nelson Dooley has had more than 950,000 copies of her 50+ books sold. Her books have appeared on the CBA, Publisher’s Weekly, and ECPA bestseller lists, as well as Amazon bestseller lists. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and the local chapter, ACFW – DFW. She’s a member of Christian Authors’ Network, and Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas.

She has experience in screenwriting, acting, directing, and voice-overs. She is on the Board of Directors for Higher Ground Films and is one of the screenwriters for their upcoming film Abducted to Kill. She has been featured in articles in Christian Retailing, ACFW Journal, Charisma Magazine, and Christian Fiction Online Magazine. Her article in CFOM was the cover story.

In addition to her writing, Lena is a frequent speaker at women’s groups, writers groups, and at both regional and national conferences. She has spoken in six states and internationally.

Lena has an active web presence on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Linkedin, and with her internationally connected blog where she interviews other authors and promotes their books. Her blog has a reach of over 65,000.

Awards:

Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico,2011 Will Rogers Medallion Award
Maggie’s Journey,a reviewers Top Ten Books of 2011 list, the 2012 Selah award for Historical Novel.
Mary’s Blessing, Selah Award Second Place
Catherine’s Pursuit,NTRWA Carolyn Reader’s Choice, CAN Golden Scroll Novel of the Year award second place, Will Rogers Medallion bronze medallion.
Her blog, A Christian Writer’s World, Readers Choice Blog of the Year Award from the Book Club Network.
Three Carol Award Silver pins.
A Texas Christmas ECPA bestseller list
Love Is Patient ECPA bestseller list
Mountain Christmas BridesECPA bestseller list 3 months, Publisher’s Weeklytop 10 list 5 weeks
A Heart’s Gift won the 2017 FHL Reader’s Choice Award