The writing journey isn’t always easy. There are lots of unknowns, detours, and obstacles along the road. Frustration and discouragement are not uncommon. But I couldn’t imagine doing anything else! Read about my author journey and three of the most important lessons I’ve learned.

Meet Sharon Deur, retired teacher turned children’s author. It is because of her love for God, His Word, and His children that she seeks to make the mysterious language of the Bible more real and meaningful. It is her heartfelt desire to lead children to Jesus!

Meet Jennifer Noel Wilson, wife, mother, children’s ministry leader, writer, and children's author. Jennifer desires to help bring children closer to Jesus through serving, teaching, and writing.

Meet Judith McNees, author of A Heart to Cherish Christian contemporary romance series. Judith lives in southwestern Michigan with her husband and four of their seven children, along with their three dogs. She is a proud stay-at-home mom, stepmom, foster mom, adoptive mom, and grandma, which gives her plenty of fodder for her writing. She holds a B.A. in English from Western Michigan University and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.

Meet Sandra Kay Chambers, a wife, mother, former teacher, journalist and a nonfiction and children's author. Sandra has published 700+ news stories, profiles, travel stories, lifestyle, and feature stories for 20+ publications. She is also the author of a book on prayer and is currently focusing on writing children's picture books and devotionals that help children realize they are uniquely created by God for a special purpose.

Meet Sarah Fox, writer and CEO of The Bookish Fox, a book coaching and editing agency. She has helped hundreds of people write and polish their books so they can finally get them in readers' hands. Sarah believes that books change lives and the world.

Meet Diane O’Connell, author of The Novel-Maker’s Handbook and editorial director of Write to Sell Your Book. She specializes in helping authors achieve publishing success and attract high-paying clients. Her clients have garnered six-figure advances from major publishers and been featured in such media markets as Oprah, The Today Show, and TED Talks.