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

Kathy Carlton Williswrites and speaks with a balance of funny and faith—whimsy and wisdom. Not many funny girls also have Bible degrees! She graduated with honors from Bible College, holding degrees in Bible and Church Education, and served for thirty years in fulltime church ministry with her husband, Russ. She’s active as a book industry pro, while also staying involved in her local... learn more

Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson is the Louise Cowan Scholar in Residence at the University of Dallas. She is the author of Giving the Devil His Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov (Cascade, 2017), which received the Christianity Today Book of the Year Award in Culture & the Arts; as well as two books on Walker Percy: The Search for Influence: Walker Percy... learn more

Robert Wise is the author of numerous books and articles. In an attempt to bridge the gap between secular and Christian markets, Robert writes to motivate his readers not only to empathy and compassion, but also to act and join the struggle against injustice. Robert attended Phillips University, the University of Central Oklahoma, Phillips Seminary and the California Graduate School of Theology eventually... learn more

Donese Worden, N.M.D., is an award-winning physician and global health educator who expertly and compassionately bridges the worlds of conventional allopathic and advanced alternative medicine. As a naturopathic medical doctor, she is licensed in prescribing both pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Her passion is in helping people interpret medical science so they can take charge of their health and make informed decisions. Her website is... learn more

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

Brandon Young is a former US Army Ranger with multiple combat rotations to Afghanistan and co-founder/ principal at Applied Leadership Partners, helping leaders create tightly knit, high-performing teams through leadership development training, keynotes, and executive advising. He has spent more than 25 years building and leading teams in the military, corporate healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. Brandon has built partnerships with some of the... learn more

Zoro is an internationally known rock star and the consummate definition of the rare man who marches to the beat of a different drum. One of the world’s most renowned and respected drummers, he has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The New Edition, Jody Watley, Sean Lennon, Philip Bailey, and Lisa Marie Presley, among... learn more