AUTHORS
Dr. Larimore has been called “one of America’s best-known family physicians.” His MD degree is from Louisiana State University, with AOA Honors, while his Family Medicine residency, with an emphasis in Sports Medicine was at the Duke University Medical Center. After his training, Dr. Larimore practiced 4 years in the Smoky Mountains before moving to Central Florida to practice for 16 years. From... learn more
International award-winning nanny turned mom, Michelle LaRowe Conover brought national attention to her children’s public school system when as an elected member of the local school board, she publicly challenged the Hindu mindfulness and meditation practices being forced on her children and others. As an active member of her community, Michelle serves on the school council, coaches youth sports, mentors at-risk youth, and... learn more
For the past two decades, Chris Lassiter has had the privilege of sharing the gospel and walking alongside people through his church, Young Life campus ministry and juvenile and adult correctional facilities. He honed his writing skills as a sports journalist with The News Leader in his hometown of Staunton, VA. In that time, Chris wrote over 2,500 articles and was the recipient... learn more
Rick is an award-winning author, editor, journalist, writing coach, cultural researcher, online learning specialist, and national speaker. He’s been executive editor of GROUP Magazine for 32 years, crafting and editing feature articles, a popular column, and the Trends section of this influential resource (winner of the Folio Award for magazine excellence). He specializes in discovering and highlighting the “voice” of writers who have... learn more
Patricia Lee wrote her first short story at the age of six. She remembers little of the plotline, but her teacher’s excitement stayed with her. “Putting words on paper obviously made people happy,” Pat remembers. “And I liked the way writing made me feel.” From there her journey of words took her through a stint as a high school columnist and on to... learn more
A dynamic and captivating speaker and author, Kirstin Leigh is a featured writer for Family Christian’s digital magazine and “Abide,” the No. 1 Christian prayer app. Kirstin is also the author of Believe the first book in a fiction series for tweens, and Change Your Story, a non-fiction book for adults. With her engaging personality, authentic style, and a vivacity that is truly... learn more
Carolyn Leiloglou is the award-winning author of the picture book Library’s Most Wanted (Pelican 2020), a 2021 WILLA Award Finalist, and the forthcoming middle grade series The Restorationists (WaterBrook 2023). Her picture book manuscript Ruler of the Craft Table was a finalist for the 2018 Katherine Paterson Prize, and her poems and stories have appeared in children’s magazines around the world including Highlights, Cricket,... learn more
Award-winning author Jennifer Lamont Leo captures readers’ hearts through stories set in times gone by. She’s the author of You’re the Cream in My Coffee (winner of an ACFW Carol Award) and Ain’t Misbehavin’, both set in Roaring Twenties Chicago. In addition to historical fiction, she writes magazine articles on history-related topics and hosts a weekly podcast, “A Sparkling Vintage Life.” She is... learn more
Kim Dolan Leto is the author of F.I.T. Faith Inspired Transformation, a faith-filled inspirational speaker, creator of the F.I.T. DVD series, and the Director of Family Health and Wellness for the ISSA. Her mission to empower people through the word of God to achieve a Faith Inspired Transformation in their health and happiness and live with Godfidence has been featured on the 700... learn more
Jessica Shaub Lewis lives as a missionary in Cusco, Peru with her husband and three wildly imaginative boys. She spends her days with her family in make-believe lands fighting villains, befriending invisible creatures, exploring ancient ruins, and avoiding lava. Jessica is a member of the SCBWI, teaches English and Spanish, and has been involved with Young Life (and other youth ministries) since 2007.... learn more