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Carol Barnier is the author of four books, mother to three children and wife to one husband. She is a popular radio guest across the country and a regular humor contributor to Focus on the Family’s Weekend Radio.  She has written dozens of magazine articles and is a frequent coast-to-coast speaker. She strives for an Erma Bombeck/C.S.Lewis mix, but admits that she more often achieves a strong Lucy Ricardo/Bob the Tomato. While she can be quite serious, probably the best description of her is what you find on her business cards: Delightful Speaker, Entertaining Author, Adequate Wife, Pitiful Housekeeper

WordServe Client since 2010
Member: AWSA
Websites & Blogs: www.CarolBarnier.com

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Dianna T. Benson is a 2011 Genesis Winner and a 2011 Genesis double Semi-Finalist. She’s a 2010 Daphne Finalist and a 2007 Golden Palm Finalist. After majoring in communications and enjoying a successful career as a travel agent, Dianna left the travel industry and moved on to writing novels while earning her EMS degree. An EMT and a Haz-Mat and FEMA Operative in Wake County EMS since 2005, she loves the adrenaline rush of responding to medical emergencies. Her suspense novels about adventurous characters thrown into tremendous circumstances provide readers with a similar kind of rush.

WordServe client since 2012
Website/Blog: www.diannatbenson.com

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Andrea Kuhn Boeshaar and her husband Daniel have 3 grown sons and 4 grandchildren. Since 1994, she’s had more than 26 Christian and inspirational novels published (romance & women’s fiction, both historical & contemporary) as well as numerous novellas and nonfiction pieces. Some were best-sellers! Andrea has worked as a literary agent but now does life coaching for writers in addition to her own writing. She served on the Advisory Board of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and is one of its co-founders.

WordServe client since 2012
Member: ACFW, RWA (WhisRWA & FHL chapters)
Website: www.andreaboeshaar.com

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Rebecca Boschee is the author of two contemporary romances, Mulligan Girl and Last Resort, from Avalon Books. She has recently expanded her writing voice to include paranormal young adult and is working to build her niche there. Though born and raised in the Midwest, she’s lived in Arizona long enough for her blood to have thinned. When not reading, writing, or spending precious time with family, Rebecca enjoys traveling, browsing bookstores and libraries, and visiting the many wonderful spas the Valley has to offer.

WordServe client since 2011
Member: RWA, SCBWI
Website/Blog: www.rebeccaboschee.com

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Anita Agers-Brooks shares God’s message as a Certified Personality Trainer, Business Coach, Communications Specialist, Certified Team Training Facilitator, national speaker, and writer. Anita is a multi-published author of articles, devotions, and blogs. Personally, Anita searches for her biological father, someone she didn’t know existed, until she was forty-six. She’s passionate about finding secrets to success in the Bible. Anita lives in Missouri with her husband, Ricky.

Wordserve client since 2011
Member: CWG
Website/Blog: www.freshstartfreshfaith.org

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Marcus Brotherton is known internationally for his literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders, and military personnel. Notable works include the New York Times bestseller We Who Are Alive and Remain, and A Company of Heroes, which ranked No. 1 in the country among World War II/ Western Front books. His newest book, Shifty’s War, has been released to widespread acclaim. Marcus’ books have been praised by the Wall Street Journal, CNN, MSNBC, Entertainment Weekly, The Associated Press, Booklist, Publishers Weekly and more. Critics have called his books “… fascinating…” “…brilliantly arranged …” “…magical…” and “… refreshingly frank….”

WordServe client since 2006
Website/Blog: www.marcusbrotherton.com

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Anne Lang Bundy‘s gift for writing and love for all things Bible destined her to write Bible stories for the adults, with vivid settings and intuitive psychological profiles of historical characters. Anne writes from unswerving faith in Scripture and sweeping knowledge of Israel and its culture. She draws upon broad experience assisting people struggling with conflict or crisis. A native of Colorado, her present home is with husband, John, and their five children in Michigan. She relaxes by stoking a fire, and prefers to split and stack her own wood.

WordServe client since 2008
Member: ACFW
Website: Building His Body

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Julie Cantrell, a speech-language pathologist and literacy advocate, is the editor-in-chief of the Southern Literary Review and an elementary school teacher for students learning English as a second language. She has served as a freelance writer for ten years and has published two children’s books. Julie also served as contributing editor to MOMSense magazine and wrote content for Mothers of Preschoolers, Intl. for nearly a decade. She has contributed to more than a dozen books, and she currently lives with her family in Mississippi where they operate Valley House Farm. Her debut novel, Into the Free, hits shelves Spring 2012.

WordServe client since 2008
Member: ACFW, The Authors Guild
Website: www.juliecantrell.com

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Dianne Christner writes inspirational romance novels. Raised Mennonite, she brings authenticity to her newest series, The Plain City Bridesmaids which falls in the Amish fiction subgenre. She’s also written several historical novels for Barbour Publishing. She resides with her husband in Phoenix, Arizona, where life is mostly sunny and feels blessed to be able to do what she loves, writing full time. She also keeps a blog on writing and the Mennonite lifestyle. She enjoys interacting with readers, writers and family.

WordServe client since 2006
Member: ACFW, CWOW, RWA
Website/Blog: www.diannechristner.net

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Cindy Sigler Dagnan is the wife of one remarkable man and the mother of four daughters. She is the author of seven books, most recently, Hot Chocolate for Couples (Harvest House). Cindy speaks  around 18 times a year at women’s conferences, teacher trainings and marriage retreats. Her venues have included Hearts at Home; North American & Missouri Christian Conventions; Ozark Christian College; Pepperdine University Lectureships; Taiwan Missionary Women Island Conference; various retreats & seminars. Cindy has also been a guest on the Focus on the Family & Phil Waldrep radio programs.

WordServe Literary Client since 2006
Member: ACFW, ORA
Website/Blog: www.cindydagnan.com

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Jan Dunlap is a writer, teacher, mother of five, theologian, retreat leader, and regular at the local dog park. She is the author of the humorous Birder Murder mystery series from North Star and is currently writing her first supernatural thriller series. Jan teaches English online for New Mexico State University, lives in Minnesota with her husband of 34 years, and speaks frequently at birding festivals to encourage others to enjoy God’s gift of nature.

WordServe client since 2009
Website/Blog: www.jandunlap.com

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Dena Dyer adores her life as a working wife and mom—but there are days when she wants her own mommy! Thankfully, she has God, her mother, and a counselor on speed dial. Dena is the proud wife of Carey and mom of Jordan and Jackson. When Dena’s not desperately trying to find her keys, she enjoys writing books such as Grace for the Race: Meditations for Busy Moms and Mothers of the Bible (both with Barbour) and speaking to women’s groups (the only girl time she gets).

Wordserve client since 2011
Member: Hill Country Women of Words
Website/Blog: www.denadyer.typepad.com

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Mindy Ferguson is a national retreat and conference speaker who passionately encourages women to live for Christ. She is President and founder of Fruitful Word Ministries and the author of three books, including Hugs Bible Reflections for Women, published by Simon & Schuster-Christian. Mindy is a frequent guest on radio programs and has contributed to national magazines such as Christianity Today’s Kyria.com and the P31 Woman magazine. Her writings have appeared in popular books such as Chicken Soup for the Mother of Preschooler’s Soul and the One Year Life Verse Devotional. Mindy enjoys spending time with her husband of twenty-five years and her two adult children.

Website/Blog: Fruitful Word Ministries

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Leslie Leyland Fields is a columnist and writer for Christianity Today magazine and is the author/editor of 8 books, including The Spirit of Food: 34 Writers on Feasting and Fasting Toward God, and Parenting is Your Highest Calling  and Eight Other Myths that Trap Us in Worry and Guilt. She lives on Kodiak Island where she also works in commercial fishing every summer with her family. She’s represented by Ambassador Speaker’s Bureau, and travels frequently around the country to speak and teach (and to escape Kodiak’s horrid weather).

WordServe client since 2008
Website/Blog: www.leslie-leyland-fields.com

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Jo Ann Fore is an author, teacher, book-freak, and fun friend. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of women. Most noted for her authentic vulnerability, Jo Ann captivates her audience with faith-filled messages caramelized with a powerful promise of hope. Jo Ann has been published in Guideposts, Lifeway’s HomeLife, Christianity Today’s Just Between Us, Salvation Army’s Priority, Australia’s Alive, and many other national and international magazines.  She’s also published two nonfiction books, Inspired Women Succeed and Write Where It Hurts: Writing as a Healing Tool.  Jo Ann is the founder of the vibrant virtual community Write Where It Hurts where hurting women gather for support, encouragement, and practical tools to live a joyful, purpose-filled life.

WordServe Client Since 2010
Member:  ACFW. CWGI, TWV2
Website: Write Where It Hurts

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Sarah Joy Freese is the fiction coordinator/intern with WordServe Literary. She loves reading through queries and attending writing conferences to meet new excellent writers. Sarah especially enjoys working with authors to make their stories shine. Sarah received her bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also has an MA (emphasis in creative writing) and an MLIS degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  Sarah is newly married and is enjoying life with her husband and two birds, Brewster and Simon. When she is not working, Sarah enjoys crocheting, watching NCIS and Grey’s Anatomy and playing Euchre.

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Michelle Griep’sbeen writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas—professionally, however, for the past 10 years. When not squirreled away with laptop in hand, she teaches history and writing classes for a local high school co-op.

Website/Blog: www.mmgriep.com

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Dr. Rita Hancock is a board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation doctor with sub-specialty board certification in Pain Medicine. She serves as a state delegate in the Christian Medical and Dental Association, blogs for The Christian Post, and directs a free Christian weight loss blog and forum at   www.EdensFreedomSisters.NING.com. Dr. Rita has appeared on top Christian radio and television networks, including K-love, the Moody Radio Network, Trinity Broadcasting Network, and others. Her books include The Eden Diet (Zondervan, 2008) and a book soon to be released by Charisma House on the mind-body-Spirit connection. For more information about Dr.Rita, visit www.TheEdenDiet.com.

Wordserve client since 2009
Website/Blog: www.TheEdenDiet.com

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Fred Hurr majored in philosophy and art at university. After graduating from University he gave his life to Christ. Since then he has concentrated his studies on the Bible, theology, writing and running a successful consultancy business. In 1984 he was directly involved with Billy Graham’s UK Mission. In the late 1980′s he lived in the USA and was active in outreach and evangelism in Boston and neighbouring states. He is passionate about writing and believes that in these times of instant global communication via the internet Christian writers can effectively reach the world with the gospel in ways never done before.

Wordserve Client since 2011
Website/Blog: www.fredhurr.org

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Patty Kirk has been a WordServe client since 2005, during which time she sold her first book, Confessions of an Amateur Believer, and four more on topics ranging from food memoir to her lifelong struggle to sense God’s presence. Raised in California and Connecticut, she spent her early adult years abroad and now lives on a farm in Oklahoma and teaches writing at John Brown University, where she is Associate Professor of English and Writer-in-Residence. She and her husband, Kris, have two college-aged daughters, Charlotte and Lulu. Patty’s passions are cooking, gardening, watching birds, and running on the back roads.

Wordserve client since 2005
Website/Blog: www.amateurbeliever.com

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Heather James is the author of the upcoming Bonny Series, suspense novels that pack quick wit into the high heels of attorney turned vigilante, Evelyn Bonny. In addition, Heather is a practicing lawyer in California and a columnist with The Bakersfield Californian. Her columns focus on the humorous aspects of marriage and parenthood, as well as throwing in the occasional Conservative anthem here and there. Heather is married and works at home, raising two young sons.

WordServe Client since 2012
Website/Blog:  www.heatherjames.net

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Becky Johnson is the happy wife of Greg Johnson, mom/step-mom of six adult kids and “Nonny” to five adorable grandsons under age six. She’s also an author, co-author or collaborator of forty plus books ranging from inspirational humor to brain health. (Her latest project is with Dr. Daniel Amen: Use Your Brain to Change Your Age, Feb. 2012.)  She loves brainstorming with, cooking for and hosting WordServe clients and publishing folks in her home when they visit in the Denver area.  Becky and her daughter Rachel are having a blast working together on a humorous food memoir.

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Greg Johnson founded WordServe Literary in 2003. More importantly, I’m the husband of Becky, father to Troy and Drew, stepfather to four, and grandfather to five grandsons. In previous years, I’ve been a Campus Life leader (10 years), Breakaway magazine editor (5 years), author or coauthor of 21 books. But for the last 18 years, I’ve been a literary agent privileged to work with a great family of authors and staff trying to make a dent for the Kingdom.

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Rick Johnson is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Better Dads, a fathering skills program based on the urgent need to empower men to lead and serve in their families and communities. Rick’s passion for families has expanded his ministry to include influencing the whole family, with life-changing insights for men and women on parenting, marriage, and personal growth. He is the bestselling author of six books on parenting, marriage and family relations. He is also a popular keynote speaker at men’s and women’s conferences and retreats on parenting and marriage.

WordServe client since 2007
Website: www.betterdads.net

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Karen Jordan writes creative nonfiction about faith, family, and writing. As a women’s Bible study teacher, composition instructor, and CLASSeminars certified speaker, Karen recognizes the need for Christian women to communicate their faith and family stories. She encourages others to tell the stories that matter most in her writing workshops and in her blog, BLESSED Legacy Stories. She has contributed to various publications, including several book compilations. A native Texan, Karen now resides in Arkansas with her husband, near their two children and seven grandchildren.

WordServe client since 2012
Member: CWG, LRACW, NWP
Website: www.karenjordan.net
Blog: blog.karenjordan.net

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Sharon A. Lavy  is best known in the Christian writing community, as that German Baptist lady. In the Old German Baptist community she’s a dress-pattern maker, and the sister who writes. And in her own mind she’s a wife, mother, grandmother, but above all a child of God. Her greatest desire is to be a woman after God’s own heart. Sharon has a heart for hurting women and writes women’s fiction. In support of fellow writers she posts book reviews and author interviews on two blogs. She lives with her husband on a farm in SW Ohio. When not reading, writing, or sewing for her family, Sharon enjoys traveling with her husband in the small plane they named Charley.

WordServe client since 2012
Member: ACFW, RWA, FH&L
Website/Blog: www.sharonalavy.com

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Gillian Marchenko is the 2012 winner of the Ethel Herr Most Promising New Writer Award from Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference and author of Krastata, a Memoir of Motherhood, Down Syndrome,and Surprising Beauty. Gillian writes and speaks about Down syndrome, faith, adoption, and lessons learned from imperfection. Her writing has appeared in MomSense Magazine, EFCA TODAY, Four Cornered Universe, CHICAGO PARENT, Story Bleed, and CHICAGO SPECIAL PARENT. Most Sundays, you’ll find Gillian in the back row of the church her husband Sergei pastors in Chicago, bouncing a toddler on her knee and giving her other three children the look.

WordServe client since: 2012
Website and Blog: www.gillianmarchenko.com

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Katy McKenna revels in fictionalizing her true-life stories and, conversely, infusing genuine truth into her made-up stories. She loves it when a reader reports having laughed and cried, all in the same paragraph. Katy and her hubby empty-nest in Kansas City, which is home-base for three grown kids, two in-law kids, and two grandkids. They operate a web design firm, for which Katy provides copywriting, editing, bookkeeping, and coffee-making services. Katy is not, repeat NOT, a hoarder! However, she embraces the thrill of the thrift-store hunt with untethered enthusiasm. A dual citizen of America and Britain, Katy adores haunting her ancestral ruins and relatives in Scotland and Ireland, excavating stories galore.

WordServe client since 2008
Member: ACFW
Website: www.fallible.com

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Henry McLaughlin’s debut novel, Journey to Riverbend, won the Christian Writers Guild Operation First Novel Award. He brings a love of history and a background of social services and ministry into his writing. Henry enjoys working with other writers to sharpen his craft and to teach, coach and mentor. Besides writing, he also enjoys reading and traveling. Born in Rhode Island, he now lives in Saginaw, Texas, with his wife of forty-three years. Four of their five children and grandson are scattered across New England, New Jersey, and Missouri. Their eldest is in heaven.

WordServe client since 2011
Member: ACFW, CWG, NTCW
Website: www.henrymclaughlin.org

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Melissa K. Norris writes inspirational historical romance novels. Her stories inspire people to draw closer to God and their pioneer roots. She found her own little house in the big woods, where she lives with her husband and two children in the Cascade Mountains. She writes a monthly column, Pioneering Today, for the local newspaper that bridges her love of the past with its usefulness in modern life. Her books and articles are inspired by her family’s small herd of beef cattle, her amateur barrel racing days, and her forays into quilting and canning—without always reading the directions first.

WordServe client since 2011
Member: ACFW, Northwest Christian Writers Assoc.
Website/Blog: www.melissaknorris.com

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James H. (Jim) Pence is a man of many talents. He’s a performance chalk artist, singer, speaker, published author, editor & collaborator, and in his spare time he teaches karate to home schooled children. Jim has been called a “Renaissance man,” but he prefers to be known simply as a follower of Jesus Christ and a storyteller. Jim has been published in both fiction and nonfiction. His most recent book, The Encounter, a collaboration with bestselling author Stephen Arterburn, will be released by Thomas Nelson in November, 2011.

WordServe client since 2008
Website: jamespence.com

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Rachel Randolph is co-author of the work-in-progress We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook with her mom Becky Johnson. She lives near Dallas with her husband Jared and their baby Jackson. Shocking their meat-lovin’ families, the couple decided to give up meat, dairy, and eggs in 2010. Rachel’s passion for cooking ignited as she set out to make vegan food taste delicious. She and Becky share a food blog, where vegans and omnivores are both welcome at the table, and laughter and love are the key ingredients to every dish. Previously, Rachel founded RedCouch PR where she helped authors promote their books.

WordServe client since 2012
Website: www.welaughwecrywecook.com

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Jordyn Redwood is a pediatric ER nurse by day and suspense novelist by night. She was a 2010 Genesis finalist, and this manuscript is set to be published by Kregel. Proof will release June 2012. She resides in Colorado with her very supportive husband, two beautiful daughters and one crazy but lovable hound dog. In her spare time, she likes to read, quilt, and cross stitch and loves helping other authors out with those troublesome medical details.

WordServe client since 2009
Member: ACFW, RMFW
Blog: Redwood’s Medical Edge
Website: Jordyn Redwood

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Tara McClary Reeves will tell you the two greatest decisions in her life were declaring “I do” to Jesus Christ and, 23 years later, announcing “I do” to Lee Reeves at her South Carolina wedding. Tara is the author of Don’t Tell That to Beasley (WaterBrook Press 2005) and one of her joys and privileges as a parent is daily pointing her children to Jesus. She is thrilled to partner with Amanda Jenkins on The Knight and the Firefly and is prayerful their collaboration will equip parents and children to focus and depend upon the Lord. Tara, Lee, Caroline, and Daniel live on Lake Norman in North Carolina with their shih tzu puppy, Molly

WordServe Client since 2012
Blog: www.caringbridge.org/visit/danielcleburnereeves

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Cheryl Ricker is the author of the poetic gift book, A Friend in the Storm, from Zondervan.  She loves sharing her faith and helping hurting people find God’s healin