Dr. Richard Mabry retired from medicine after a distinguished career as a respected clinician, teacher, writer, and researcher. He entered the field of non-medical writing with the publication of his book, The Tender Scar: Life After The Death Of A Spouse, written after the death of his first wife. Richard has served as Vice-President of the American Christian Fiction Writers, and is also an active member of the International Thriller Writers and Romance Writers of America. He has taught writing-related courses at both local and national events, including the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference,…

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Irish-born Christine Lindsay is the author of multi-award-winning Christian fiction and non-fiction. Readers describe her writing as gritty yet tender, realistic yet larger than life, with historical detail that collides into the heart of psychological and relationship drama. Christine’s books have garnered the ACFW Genesis Award, The Grace Award, Canada’s The Word Guild Award for two of her books, a finalist for the Readers’ Choice Award, and a finalist twice for Readers’ Favorite. This author’s non-fiction memoir Finding Sarah Finding Me is the true-life story that started this award-winning career in Christian fiction and non-fiction, and speaking ministry. Finding Sarah Finding…

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Storytelling has always been an integral part of Bonnie Leon’s life. From childhood, she cherished the legends and family history handed down through her Aleut ancestors. Throughout the ensuing years, Bonnie dabbled at writing but didn’t seriously consider becoming a professional author. Instead, as a young woman, she happily stepped into the full-time profession of homemaker and mother. Pollywog hunting, finger-painting, blackberry picking, and creating fun messes in the kitchen with her children are some of her most precious and irreplaceable memories. When her youngest child was nine years old, Bonnie decided it was time to return to the working…

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Sherry Kyle, author, says… I have always enjoyed being creative. As a child I used to sing silly songs, draw cartoon characters, and make school projects from scratch. I also loved to read and use my imagination. In the fourth grade I won an award for my true-life story Friends Can Be So Mean, as well as awards for interpretive reading. Growing up I thought I’d be a special education teacher, but instead God called me to Biola University, where I met my surfer husband, Doug, and earned my B.A. in Speech Pathology and a minor in Bible. When my…

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 (VIDEO) Author Linda Kozar describes herself like a Frosted Mini Wheat, fiction on one side and nonfiction on the other. She writes for traditional and indie markets. Her devotionals include Sunshine For The Soul, Biscuits, Butter and Blessings, Sweet Tea For The Soul, and Babes With A Beatitude. Linda’s major fiction work is focused on mysteries, with her Until the Fat Ladies Sing series, Sweet Petite Mystery series, and Strands of Fate. She also writes contemporary and historical romance, Food Baby, and Calliope’s Kiss and is currently working on a new devotional book and a screenplay. Married for 31 years to…

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Karen Kosman is an inspirational speaker and writer who offers hope to hurting hearts. She brings laughter and tears to her audience through sound biblical truth and her personal story. Her diversified life experiences enable her to speak on many of life’s most difficult topics: Child of an alcoholic, victim of a serial rapist at the tender age of fourteen, marriage, divorce, death of two children, and more. Yet woven throughout her presentation is the truth of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness. Karen’s joy and zest for life warm hearts. Her wholeness today is due to the healing power of…

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Meet Jan—an author, speaker, mentor, and life coach, who enjoys encouraging others toward a life lived with joy and vigor and God-inspired courage, creativity, and vision. A bit about what Jan is doing in the writing, speaking, and coaching world . . . In the ministry and work world, I’m an author, speaker, and credentialed life coach who is passionate about how we each can embrace and courageously live God’s unique design for us. Whether through written words, one-on-one, or in a speaking forum, I love giving space for discovery and creativity, for deeper conversation and connection—with God and with…

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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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