Michael Wolff’s heart is for the many men who now sit languishing in the back pews of church buildings across America. He is an author, speaker, and leadership coach, and directs two ministries in Littleton, Colorado: Reconnections [www.TheReconnectedChurch.org] and The Carpenter’s Helpers, www.TheCarpentersHelpers.org. Mike’s great adventure through the Psalms began with personal struggles to find depth, passion, meaning, and connection to God in his prayer life. Since first being introduced to the practice in 1999, he has found his answers in making it a regular part of his daily devotionals. Michael is married to Tammi, and has three sons and three grandchildren.

Moving expert Carol G. Stratton began her twenty-two move resume three decades ago with a cross-county relocation and the simultaneous premature birth of her first child. She is experienced in regional moves, local moves, and yo-yo moves – moving back to where one has just left. Along with her husband and four children, she has lived in California, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, South Carolina, and North Carolina. She has lived anywhere from temporary apartments to a new upscale city home.

With a degree from Fresno State University in Recreation Therapy, she has worked as para-professional in the public schools and in retail sales, has served as a recreation supervisor and operated her own custom-designed pillow business. Currently she is a freelance writer and speaker for women‘s groups. She maintains the website and newsletter, ChangingZipCodes.com. as well as writing a monthly column on moving for Forsyth Family magazine.

Carol G. Stratton has written for the Grand Rapids Press, the Zionsville Times Sentinel, the Herald Weekly newspapers, In Touch, Purpose, Women’s Touch, Forsyth Woman, Forsyth Family, MOPS website, the Christian Communicator, Fandangle, and Your Church magazines. She contributed to the book, Writing So Heaven Will Be Different (Write to Publish Conference) and Refresh by the Spirit, (Guideposts) She won a writing contest for the Paper Cottage sponsored by Smart Women products and has been a guest on Moody Radio’s Midday Connection, In addition she has taught writing at elementary schools, at the Write-On Southern Indiana Writers’ Conference, Glorieta Christian Writers conference and Write to Publish Conference. She currently lives with her husband in North Carolina and has four grown children and two grandchildren.

Elaine W. Miller is a popular author and speaker known for sharing biblical insights with warmth, enthusiasm, and humor.A Member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, she has brought a splash of serenity to audiences for over 25 years. Elaine is the author of three books, Splashes of Serenity: Bathtime Reflections for Drained Moms, Splashes of Serenity: Bathtime Reflections for Drained Wives, and We All Married Idiots: Three Things You’ll Never Change About Your Marriage and Ten Things You Can. Her work is published in Sanctuary—A Devotional Bible for Women as well as several magazines.

Elaine and her husband, an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, have led many marriage retreats and counseled numerous hurting couples. They travel annually to Bosnia as a Pastoral Care Couple to missionaries there.

Residing in upstate New York, Elaine and Dan enjoy a beautiful life and ministry together. Three married children and eight grandchildren complete their joy.

A spunky pastor’s wife of over 30 years, Jeanette Levellie loves to speak to groups of all sizes and backgrounds, offering mirth and worth to every audience. She focuses on finding joy in everyday situations and our value in the Lord’s eyes, weaving humor and wit throughout her messages. Jeanette is also a trained vocalist, incorporating music with each of her speaking topics. She authors a bi-weekly humor/inspirational column, God is Bigger, a popular feature in the Paris Beacon News since 2001. She has published stories in Guideposts anthologies, articles in both Christian and secular magazines, greeting card verses, and poems for calendars. She has also written two books, “God is Bigger: Custom-Made Grace for Hope-Starved Hearts,” and “The Secret Life of a Preacher’s Wife.” Visit Jeanette on her blog, On Wings of Mirth and Worth, at http://jeanettelevellie.blogspot.com, You may also find her at http://www.anarmyofermas.com, a humor blog attempting to emulate the writing style of the late Erma Bombeck, or at http://thepastorswifespeaks.blogspot.com, a site to encourage women in ministry. Jeanette is the mother of two grown children, three grandchildren, and servant to four cats. She makes her home in Paris, IL., with her husband, Kevin

Christy Barritt is the author of several books, including Hazardous Duty. She’s also a frequent speaker and freelance writer whose byline has appeared on hundreds of articles. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology from Cincinnati Christian University and now lives with her husband and son in Virginia.

She has penned articles for Campus Life, Marriage Partnership, Blueridge Country, The Plain Truth, Guideposts for Teens, Brio, and The Lookout. She’s the author of the Squeaky Clean Mystery Series (Kregel Publications). Hazardous Duty, the first book in the series, took third place in the ACFW Book of the Year contest. The series is about a crime-scene cleaner who also solves crimes. The second book in the series, Suspicious Minds, will hit shelves in May 2008. She also co-authored a non-fiction book, Changed: True Stories of Finding God in Christian Music. The book is currently available in Christian bookstores across the country.

Jane Kirkpatrick is a retired social worker and teacher who has written 16 books, both fiction and non-fiction, about or based on the lives of people in the American West. Her first novel, A Sweetness to the Soul, won the Wrangler Award from the Western Heritage Center. A Tendering in the Storm won the 2007 WILLA Literary Award for Best Original Paperback, and A Flickering Light, a story based on her grandmother’s life as a turn of the century photographer, was named to Library Journal’s Best Books of 2009. Her work has also appeared in more than 50 publications, including Decision, Private Pilot and Daily Guideposts. Kirkpatrick now lives in Central Oregon (between Bend and Redmond) after homesteading for 26 years with her husband, Jerry, in a remote part of Oregon known as Starvation Point.

Donn Taylor is a novelist and poet of varied career. He led an Infantry rifle platoon in the Korean War, served with Army aviation in Vietnam, and worked with air reconnaissance in Europe and Asia. Afterwards, he earned a PhD in Renaissance literature and for eighteen years taught literature at two liberal arts colleges. His poetry has appeared in leading journals and is collected in his book Dust and Diamond: Poems of Earth and Beyond. His fiction includes a light-hearted mystery, Rhapsody in Red, and a suspense novel, The Lazarus File, which has just been re-issued as an e-book. He is a frequent speaker at writers’ groups and conferences. He and his wife live near Houston, TX, where he continues to write fiction and poetry, as well as essays on writing, ethical issues, and U.S. foreign policy. His Web site is www.donntaylor.com.

Sara Schaffer is a passionate follower of Jesus, wife and mom. With a BA and background in Music Education, Sara educates and entertains her audiences through inspirational speaking, writing and music. Currently she is a Substitute Teaching Leader for Bible Study Fellowship in Boulder, Colorado. Contact Sara to speak at your event or find her blog and music at: www.uptoknowgood.com.

Books by Sara: Up To Know Good: Daily Inspirations

When her husband of forty-five years died at the end of 1991, Elizabeth helped their daughter raise four young sons. Now at age eighty-seven, she still finds time to travel, visit her four adult children, ten grandchildren and “almost fourteen” young great-grandchildren. Elizabeth’s articles, poems, children’s stories and devotions have appeared in periodicals for some sixty years. Dare to Live is her first book… but Lord willing, not her last!

Books by Elizabeth: Dare to Live: Devotions for Those Over The Hill, Not Under It!

Twenty-five years ago, professional marriage and family counselor, Judith Rolfs’ colleagues urged her to send her written ideas on family life to a publisher. Weeks later, one of the largest Christian book publishers in the world sent her a contract for her first book.

Fourteen books have followed in every genre: children’s fantasy novels, how-to books for husbands and wives, moms and dads, devotionals and recently adult mystery thrillers.

Judith describes herself as “intrigued by ideas and fascinated by wholesome family life.” She’s appeared on television and radio programs across the United States. Her books have sold internationally; she’s even been published in Nigeria, Africa. Judith blogs at www.judithrolfs.blogspot.com

Books by Judith: Breathless: Over 100 Minute Meditations For Connecting Your Heart With God’s, Or How Poetry and Poems Speak the Language of Angels

Edie is a freelance writer and editor with over 16 years experience in the publishing industry. She’s a prolific writer, publishing over 700 articles in 2010. She also has a popular writing blog (www.thewriteconversation.blogspot.com) and is a frequent contributor to many others. In keeping up with the leading edge of all things digital Edie has become known as one of the go-to experts on Twitter, Facebook, and social media for writers wanting to learn how to plug in. Her bestselling eBook on this subject, Social Media Marketing for Writers, is available on Kindle and Nook.

As a sought after writing instructor, her heart to help others define and reach their dreams has connected her with writers all over the country. She’s the Co-Director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and Southwest Christian Writers Studio, as well as a popular faculty member at numerous others. Edie is also the Assistant Acquisitions Editor for www.ChristianDevotions.us.

Fighting Fear, Winning the War at Home, is one of Edie’s latest projects. This devotional book for those with family members in the military will debut 2011 with Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. 

She’s a member of numerous professional writing organizations, including The Christian Pen, The Christian Writer’s View I and ACFW. She’s also an assistant copy editor for the Voices E-zine, a publication of My Book Therapy and a part of the My Book Therapy Special Teams Blog.

Married 30 years to husband, Kirk, they have raised three sons.

Edie’s books: Social Media Marketing for Writers: How To Blog, Tweet, & Peep Your Way Onto Amazon’s Best Seller’s List

As a freelance writer and author for the past 30 years, his byline has appeared in The Washington Post, The News Journal, The Middletown Transcript and dozens of other newspapers. He has written for over 50 magazines and trade journals, including Delaware Today, Charisma & Christian Life, Travel & Leisure, Home Life, Curriculum Administrator and others. He has also written for over 100 Websites, and is the author of 34 books, including Consulting Business, Streetwise Guide to Managing a Nonprofit Agency, The Story of the Pony Express, Getting a Book Contract in 30 Days or Less, and How I Made $66,270 in 9 Months Writing for Websites. He is a frequent presenter at writer’s conferences all across the country, and last year spoke at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. He lives in Bear, Delaware.

Books by John: The PAC Method For Writers: How Prayer, Attitude & Confidence Can Lead You To A Successful Writing Career | Tip the Scales in Your Favor: 10 Things You Can Do To Lose Weight and Maintain A Healthy Diet

Barbara Mang Kois is a freelance writer, editor, author coach and corporate communication consultant. She has written or co-written five books, including Help Wanted for Busy Moms (Harvest House), Life According to Jesus with Jack Graham, and Starved for Affection and The Power of One Thing to Change your Life with Randy Carlson (Tyndale). She has written for Moody magazine, Today’s Christian Woman, Nursing Spectrum and Psychology for Living, as well as writing more than 500 articles published by the Chicago Tribune.

Books by Barbara: Making Ends Meet: How to Survive as a Starving Artist, Ten Ways Writers Can Find More Money at the End of the Month

Aaron is a novelist, teacher, and editor of The Citron Review, an online literary journal. In 2009, he earned his M.F.A in Fiction at the prestigious Antioch University of Los Angeles, one of the top five low-residency Writing schools in the nation. Prior to that, he attained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing where he studied, in part, under Bret Anthony Johnston, now the Director of Creative Writing at Harvard University. In addition to writing and editing, he teaches American Literature and Creative Writing in California. He is a loving father and husband. You may reach him by e-mail here, or find him on Facebook.

Books by Aaron: An Affair to Forget

Cindy is an author, speaker and the editor of ChristianDevotions.us. She is a popular speaker for women’s conferences and retreats and teaches at Christian writers conferences, churches, and other teaching venues. She is the co-author of the popular syndicated He Said, She Said Devotions and co-hosts both Christian Devotions Speak UP! and the He Said, She Said Radio shows available through internet radio.

Books by Cindy: Turning Personal Experiences into Parables: Writing Devotions for Impact | He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion

Ann is the author of eight novels. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Christy Award, the Midwest Book Award and the Silver Angel Award from Excellence in Media. She enjoys teaching and serving as writing mentor at numerous conferences and workshops throughout the year. Ann lives with her family on the side of a mountain in beautiful Western North Carolina. You can read more about her work at www.anntatlock.com.

Books by Ann: A Room of My Own | All the Way Home | I’ll Watch the Moon | Writing to a Post-Christian World

Dwight Ritter’s latest book is Emerson the Magnificent, published by Lighthouse Publishing, is his 13th book which spans a prolific career as a writer and graphic designer. Educational curricula, children’s books, fiction, business books, lyrics for tv commercials, and magazine articles illustrates his varied interests. Over the past thirty years he has written 15 publishing titles via Harper and Row, Prentice Hall, Wiley, Allyn & Bacon, Irwin, Dell, Coronet Instructional Media, and Noble and Noble.

Books by Dwight: Emerson The Magnificent!

Pat Patterson is a writer, a photographer, and an instructor of Emergency Medical Science. His stories are true, based on real life experiences and from time spent on the streets of Durham, North Carolina where he served as a paramedic for seventeen years.Pat is a winner of the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference. His devotional book, Answering the Call, was released in 2010.

Books by Pat: Answering the Call – Inspirational Devotionals from a Tested Paramedic | Tested by Fire: He Sought Revenge. He Found Life 

Eddie is a North Carolina-based writer, writing coach, and book consultant. He is Acquisition Editor of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas and has written over a hundred articles that have appeared in 20 different publications. His is a three-time winner of the Delaware Writers Conference and his Middle Grade / Tween novel, The Curse of Captain LaFoote, won the 2011 Selah Award in Young Adult fiction.

He’s authored five non-fiction books, two novels and taught writing classes from Pennsylvania and the Carolinas to Colorado and Illinois. Eddie works with both fiction and non-fiction writing clients in the areas of plotting, scene development, character creation, dialogue, writing powerful paragraphs, humor writing, devotional writing, mysteries, ministry writing and how to launch your own radio show. He has an English degree from NC State, with an emphasis in journalism. Look for his romantic suspense, Bahama Breeze, this fall from Harbour Light Books.

Books by Eddie: Been There, “Scene” That: | Plotting Simplified | He Said, She Said: A Devotional Guide to Cultivating a Life of Passion | Turning Personal Experiences into Parables: Writing Devotions for Impact