Tessa Emily Hall is an award-winning author who wrote her debut novel when she was sixteen. She is now a multi-published author of Christian books for teenage girls, including her upcoming release, INFLUENCER. Her unwavering passion lies in inspiring young women to embrace their unique potential within God’s kingdom. Driven by her dedication to provide clean fiction for teens, she launched Illuminate YA Fiction in 2017—a teen fiction imprint formerly associated with LPC Books. Tessa is a former literary agent, as well as a regular writer for Crosswalk.com. She has contributed to publications such as Devozine, Guide Magazine, and Keys for Kids. When her ink-stained fingers aren’t dancing across the keyboard, Tessa can be found speaking to teens, teaching at writing conferences across the country, nurturing the creativity of young writers, acting in inspirational films, or indulging in lattes at cozy coffee shops in Nashville, TN. Her favorite way to procrastinate is to connect with readers on her mailing list, social media (@tessaemilyhall), and website: www.tessaemilyhall.com.

Katy Kauffman is an award-winning author, an editor of Refresh Bible Study Magazine, and a co-founder of Lighthouse Bible Studies. She graduated from Luther Rice Seminary with a BA in Religion, and she has taught the Bible to women and teens. Her Bible studies focus on winning life's spiritual battles.

Katy's online writing has been published on CBN, on Thoughts about God, and in digital magazines.

Her writing has also been published on three writing blogs. She enjoys connecting with writers and sharing tips for Bible-based writers in her newsletter called "The Lighthouse Connection." She also enjoys working with them to create compilations like Feed Your Soul with the Word of God, Collection 1, which is a Selah Awards finalist.

Katy loves spending time with family and friends, drawing and painting flowers, and doing yard work in the morning sun. She makes her home in the South.

Rosemarie Fitzsimmons is a Rhode Island native who left home at 17 to join the Marine Corps in 1979 for “just a few years,” because, despite dreams of becoming a writer like Laura Ingalls Wilder, she had no means to pay for college. It turned into a 20-year career.

She left the Corps and worked for the government until 2014, when she stepped off the career stage to recapture the joy of writing from her youth. As The Portrait Writer, she now writes about God’s touch in the lives of every-day heroes.

Rosemarie ghost-wrote her first book, "Caged Sparrow" in 2015. It is a true story that highlights how God’s mercy and power can change lives even when we’ve given up.

Her second book is the newly-released "From the Remnants," also a true story, about standing after life's tragedies knock us down.

Rosemarie lives with her husband, Jerry, in northern Virginia. They are new empty-nesters with two grown sons: Young Jerry and Charles, and a slightly unstable Egyptian Mau named Aslan.

Lauren Craft loves writing about how life in Christ is abundant life (John 10:10), filled with lasting purpose, eternal hope, and real love. She has contributed to numerous book compilations, including Let the Earth Rejoice (Worthy Publishing), Just Breathe (Worthy), Heart Renovation (Lighthouse Bible Studies), Breaking the Chains (Lighthouse Bible Studies), Merry Christmas Moments (Grace Publishing), Cool-inary Moments (Grace), Short and Sweet Too (Grace), and Short and Sweet Goes Fourth (Grace).

She was born and raised in Virginia, where she still makes her home. Besides writing, Lauren also enjoys sharing the gospel in her town and abroad. Lauren is happily married to Thomas Craft. You can find her author website at www.laurencraftauthor.com and her editing business at www.sharpeyeedits.net.

Wife, mom, and latte junkie, Tina has wonover thirty writing awards, including FCWC’s 2013 Writer of the Year. Inspirational speaker, Flourish-Meant podcast host, licensed therapist, life coach, steering committee member with Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and Director of Traditional Groups with Word Weavers International, she loves to bring encouraging messages through spoken and written words. She’d be honored to support your journey, and would love to share a storyteller's message at your organization's next event. Come visit her for a virtual cup of java at tinayeager.com.

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Why I Started Writing: I sprang from the womb as a logophile, a lover of words. Words dawned around me as artful things. They harmonized with my essence. As a child, I sketched the world in poetry. Story crafting became my playground. Writing printed its compulsion into my fingertips, perhaps engraved by a twist of my DNA. I sensed my call to write before I heard its clear whisper in my soul. Had I not known, trials could have stolen the joy and hope of my purpose. The universe continues to strike my eye as a lyrical wonder. I am thankful for the opportunity to invite you to frolic with me in word-scaped playgrounds. Let’s share the delight of stories, glimmers and hints of the poetic realms all around us.

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Cherrilynn Bisbano is an award-winning writer in fiction and nonfiction. Her desire is to help believers stand firm in Jesus.

She would love to help you write your next book, or speak at your next woman's event.

Cherrilynn proudly served in the Navy and Air National Guard, earning the John Levitow Military leadership award. She lives with her son, Michael, Jr., and Michael, husband of 26 years. She fondly calls them her M&m's. Cherrilynn loves Christ, Chocolate, coffee, and Cats.

Adria Wilkins enjoys telling a story, adding sprinkles of joy and a few extra dollops to liven it up.

After suffering the unthinkable - death of three-year-old Blake, she found that Jesus sustains, and evens surprises His followers with joy.

She has an accounting degree from Western Kentucky University.

She is married to Erik, and they have three children Katie, Blake, and Anthony.

She writes a column called “Caregivers Corner-Caring for Children” in the quarterly magazine, Broken but Priceless.

Contributing author in the following books:

Breaking the Chains, Lighthouse Bible Studies.

Just Breathe, Worthy Publishing.

Legacy - Heartprints that Linger, Northern Virginia Christian Writers Fellowship

Heart Renovation: A Construction Guide to Godly Character, Lighthouse Bible Studies.

Writes for Refresh Magazine.

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Passionate about helping people find joy for their journey, Josie Siler, a small-town Wisconsin girl, has big dreams. As a multi-award-winning author and photographer, Josie shares God’s gifts of beauty, hope, and adventure with people who are overwhelmed by life’s circumstances, encouraging them to walk in the freedom and joy found in Jesus. Josie especially wants children to understand how much God loves them and that He is there for them not only in good times, but in hard times too. Josie’s publications include “Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw,” the compilation “Breaking the Chains: Strategies for Overcoming Spiritual Bondage,” and numerous articles for web and magazine. As a chronic illness warrior herself, Josie ministers to others with illness as well as their caregivers through Broken but Priceless Ministries. When she’s not writing or taking pictures, you’ll find Josie curled up with a good book, eating chocolate, and cuddling her teddy bear dog Ruby Mae (a.k.a. The Scruffy Princess). Connect with Josie at JosieSiler.com.

ABOUT LEIGH

Leigh Powers has pursued a lifelong love affair with the Word of God.

Leigh is a devoted Bible student and is passionate about seeing women’s lives transformed as they encounter God through his word.

She is a graduate of Baylor University (B.S. Ed.) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.Bl) and has written over three hundred Bible study lessons for publishers such as BaptistWay Press and Smyth & Helwys. She has also contributed to MomSense, Just Between Us, and (in)courage.me.

Leigh is a freelance writer and editor, pastor’s wife, and mother of three. She teaches an adult Sunday School class and serves on her church’s prayer team. In her free moments, you can usually find her either with a book or knitting needles in her hand—and sometimes both.

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Erin Elizabeth Austin is an author and speaker with a passion for helping people rise above the challenges of life. She loves to help people discover the joy in life and persevere in the face of obstacles.

Erin is also the President of Broken but Priceless Ministries and Editor-in-Chief of "Broken but Priceless: The Magazine." Broken but Priceless Ministries helps people living with a chronic illness see that even though their bodies may be broken, they are priceless in God's eyes.

You can follow Erin on her website (www.erinelizabethaustin.com), Twitter (@erin_e_austin), and Instagram (erinelizabethaustin). To connect with Broken but Priceless Ministries on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/BrokenButPricelessMinistries/.

In addition to being an active writer, speaker, teacher, humorist, and blogger, Ron Gallagher serves in a variety of roles as a ministry consultant for local churches. His Biblical insights are coupled with down-to-earth humor, satire, and relevant stories, all aimed at promoting “Right Side Up Thinking - In an Upside Down World.” Through his writing and speaking activities, he strives to apply God’s truth in a way that stimulates the mind, encourages the heart, and challenges the cultural norm.

Ron’s undergraduate work was done at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and he holds advanced degrees in Education and Counseling from The College of William and Mary and from Liberty University.

His book new book, "Right Side Up Thinking in an Upside Down World ~ Looking at the World through the Lens of Biblical Truth" is aptly named after the tag line from his Gallagher's Pen website. Ron is also a contributing author for "Heart Renovation" and "Breaking the Chains," and you can regularly find his published works online in "Refresh Bible Study Magazine" (Lighthouse Bible Studies). He has also written for "One Christian Voice," "Bible Advocate," "Broken but Priceless: the Magazine" and "Evangel" (Light and Life).

Check out Ron's blog, Gallagher's Pen, at www.GallaghersPen.com for weekly posts - and at www.GallaghersPen.com/Publications for a full listing of his publishing activities.

Ginger Harrington empowers women to live fully with hope and health grounded in Christ. With humor, wisdom, and honesty, Ginger helps women to embrace their identity in Christ, understand God’s Word on a deeper level, and overcome the patterns and struggles that hinder spiritual growth and impact health. A professional speaker with 18 years of experience and over a hundred sessions for women’s events, retreats, conferences, and podcasts, Ginger empowers women of all ages with practical tools, powerful truth, and personal testimony. She is the host of the Habits of Hope Podcast: Cultivating a Deeper Life With God.

Her experience as a teacher, fitness instructor and trained discipleship mentor enhance her ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire women to grow in faith, as well as healthy thoughts, emotions, and lifestyle.

Selah-Award finalist, Ginger Harrington is the author of Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life. Wife of a retired Marine, she is an entertaining speaker, innovative ministry leader, and mom to three young adults.

Holding a BA and MA in English, Ginger is a founding member of Planting Roots, (2014-current), a non-profit ministry for women in the military community. As Director of Publishing (2018-2021), Ginger developed the publishing arm of the ministry, contributing content, editing, and overseeing all aspects of publishing seven Bible studies and devotionals. She currently serves in Leadership Development, providing training for a staff of 40.

Helping women discover biblical ways to experience wholeness and health in Christ, Ginger celebrates 15 years of blogging at her award-winning website. A trained Discipleship Mentor, she has been interviewed on TV, radio, and podcasts, as well as featured at Bridges TV, Revealing the Truth, The Meeting House, Simply Whole-Hearted, Feathers in Flight, More to Life, Guideposts Military Blog, Just Between Us Magazine, (in)courage, and Faith and Fitness Magazine. A member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, featured speaker at Christian Womens Speakers, and represented by Books & Such Literary Agency, Ginger lives in Virginia.

Find a free journal and discussion guide as well as other resources for Holy in the Moment on Ginger's Website.

Ginger would love to connect with you on Facebook at @GingHarrington or on Instagram @GingerHarrington.

Jeannie is a contributing author to “Heart Renovation: A Construction Guide to Godly Character” (Lighthouse Bible Studies), “Let the Earth Rejoice” (Worthy Inspired), “Breaking the Chains” (2018 Selah finalist, Lighthouse Bible Studies), “Just Breathe” (Worthy/Ellie Claire), and "The Power to Make a Difference" (Lighthouse Bible Studies). She is a regular writer for “Refresh Bible Study Magazine” and "In the Quiver."

Meeting new people and sharing the encouragement of Christ fills Jeannie's heart with joy. Find her creative ideas for Brightening Someone’s Day with encouraging words, acts of kindness, and meaningful gifts on her blog at www.jeanniewaters.com. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Jeannie and her husband have two children, four grandchildren, one granddog, and two grandcats. A retired teacher and instructional coach who taught students ranging in age from five to sixty-five and representing over twenty countries of origin, Jeannie leads an English Club-Bible study for friends learning English.

Her favorite moments are spent studying the Bible on her deck or with other women, laughing with family and friends, hiking to waterfalls, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs with her Bulldog hubby-buddy.

Denise Roberts is an extroverted introvert who loves to travel but is really a homebody. She loves doing life with her husband of 30 years, how food gathers friends together, morning snuggles with her one-hundred-pound chocolate Lab, French fries, and Chick-fil-A lemonade. She’s an empty-nester mom who prays she didn’t mess up her kids too badly. Her greatest joy is writing about her experiences when Jesus steps on her toes, picks her up, and dusts her off so others can discover him at the messy intersection of faith and life for themselves. Denise’s passion is to share the richness and relevancy of God’s life-giving Word through writing, speaking, and Bible study. Connect with her at www.deniseroberts.org, Twitter: @denmroberts, and Facebook at Denise Roberts - Living Holy

Evelyn Mason Wells grew up on a farm in Georgia. She writes devotions, Bible studies, articles, and creative nonfiction, writing of backroads and byways, people, and animals. Having good conversation with friends over a cup of coffee or a glass of tea is one of her favorite things to do. Evelyn enjoys a good book, her two cats, and spending time with her family. She can be contacted via twitter @venable_wells.