COLLABORATORS

Marcus Brotherton

Marcus Brotherton is a New York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, ECPA, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and coauthor dedicated to writing books that inspire heroics, promote empathy, and encourage noble living.   Five of Marcus’ books are New York Times bestsellers, seven are national bestsellers, three have been optioned for movies, one has been made into a movie, and one is an international... learn more

Dena Dyer

Dena Dyer is an author, teacher, and speaker who enjoys coffee, dark chocolate, and all things literary. She’s been married to a hilarious, talented guy for nineteen wonderful years–and two they don’t talk about. Carey and Dena have two creative sons and live in Texas. When she’s not desperately trying to find her keys or cell phone, Dena enjoys writing articles, essays and... learn more

Denise George

Denise George is author of 30 books and more than 1500 articles in magazines like Redbook, Essence, Guideposts, Decision, Christianity Today, and many others. She has published books with Penguin Random House, Tyndale House, Zondervan, Bethany House, LifeWay, Broadman/Holman, and others. Her last three books have been major narrative nonfiction collaborations on WWI and WWII military history and heroes: Behind Nazi Lines, Orchestra... learn more

Cristobal Krusen

Cristóbal began his filmmaking career in New York City in 1976 after receiving his BFA in Film and Television from New York University. In the years that followed, he worked as a script reader, film editor, writer, and finally director/producer. Krusen later attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California where he received his MFA in Film Directing. Among his credits... learn more

James Pence

James H. (Jim) Pence is a full-time speaker, singer, chalk artist, writer, and editor, living in North Texas. Jim turned to writing in 1988 as a helpful means of expression after the death of his baby daughter Michelle. Eight years later, Dallas Seminary’s Kindred Spirit published “A Road Not Chosen,” Jim’s narrative account of his and his wife’s experience. Jim’s biggest book is... learn more

Michael Ross

Michael Ross is an award-winning journalist and former editor of Breakaway, a national magazine for teen guys published by Focus on the Family. He is also the author, co-author, and collaborator of more than 31 books for Christian families, including the Gold Medallion winner BOOM: A Guy’s Guide to Growing Up (Tyndale), a bestselling parenting guide What Your Son Isn’t Telling You (Bethany... learn more

Margot Starbuck

Margot is passionate about effective communication. Holding a Master’s of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Bachelor’s from Westmont College, Margot is the author of six books and collaborator on others. Margot’s first book, The Girl in the Orange Dress, was awarded the 2011 Golden Scroll Award for Nonfiction Book of the Year by the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. Margot’s writing has... learn more

September Vaudrey

September Vaudrey is a writer’s writer whose publishing credits include HarperCollins, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, and Tyndale Momentum. She is the author or collaborator of eight books to date, including two for an international bestseller. She also has a knack for writing compelling book proposals that land deals for first-time authors. Her first book, Colors of Goodbye (Tyndale Momentum, 2016), was a 2017 finalist... learn more

Tricia Williford

Tricia Lott Williford is a remarried widow, a writer, teacher, reader, and thinker, and the author of three books. Thousands of readers join her each morning for a cup of coffee as they sign online to read today’s funny, poignant stories that capture the fleeting moments of life. She collects words, quotes, and bracelets, and she lives in Denver with her husband and two sons.  She is... learn more

Mike Yorkey

Mike Yorkey is an author, editor and speaker who has written or co-written over 75 books. He loves what he does. He gets to play with words all day. Research interesting topics. Tell fascinating stories. Bring characters to life. Create. He’s been writing for a living for more than 25 years after getting his start at a small weekly newspaper at the California... learn more