Shannon Deer, PhD, CPA, is the interim associate dean for undergraduate programs and a clinical assistant professor for Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. She is an award-winning professor who prepares experienced professionals in Texas A&M’s MBA programs for successful careers in business. She also conducts executive development training for leading companies. Dr. Deer’s research, included in this book, has been published... learn more

Lisa Colón DeLay is a Puertorican-born author, broadcaster, teacher, and spiritual companion who centers her projects on spiritual formation. Her first book “The Wild Land Within” was published by Broadleaf Books in 2021. It offers insights into our unseen interior world where memories, wounds, fears, hopes, and potential reside; and features historically marginalized perspectives. Through her agent Keely Boeving at WordServe Literary, she is... learn more

Laura Dennis is a blogger, speaker, and creator of the popular blog Almostemptynest.net. She started her blog on a whim, but in six years it has grown to over 7,000 subscribers who read her weekly newsletter News from the Nest. She adds hundreds of new subscribers each month. Through her blog and newsletter, she uplifts, inspires, and empowers women who are transitioning from... learn more

Dianne Derby is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has spent her career covering major news events in southern Colorado and across the country. She joined the team at KOAA-TV (NBC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado as the weekday evening co-anchor in 2021. Prior to that, Dianne spent more than eight years at KKTV-TV (CBS) until the passing of her long-time co-anchor, Don Ward. Dianne’s... learn more

Casey Diaz is a native of El Salvador and a former gang leader. Growing up in the mean streets of Los Angeles he was forced to fight for his life. He was eventually incarcerated as one of the most violent criminals in California and placed in solitary confinement. His life would be forever changed as God approached Casey in a miraculous way. Today... learn more

Brie Doyle is an author who writes across genres.  Her passion for writing is grounded in fiction, but her professional life has called her to crossover to non-fiction, as well.  Her first non-fiction book, YOU SHOULD LEAVE NOW: Going on Retreat to Bring You Back to Yourself, comes out in 2021.  It pertains to her work hosting transformational women’s retreats. For fiction, Brie... learn more

David Dusek’s mission is to encourage and equip men to live their lives for Christ. He utilizes his life experiences – including his upbringing in a non-Christian home, coming to Christ as an adult, and an extensive business background – to reach men in a way that they can understand.  David’s vision is to engage all men where they are the “other six days of... learn more

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

Courtney Ellis is the author of five books, most recently Looking Up: A Birder’s Guide to Hope Through Grief  (IVP, 2024). She’s a sought-after speaker and hosts the podcast “The Thing with Feathers,” all about birds and hope with an array of special guests. Courtney serves as a pastor at Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo, CA alongside her husband, Daryl,... learn more

For decades, kids and their families have enjoyed Robert’s many historical fiction adventures, from World War II Denmark (The Young Underground series), to pioneer Australia (The Adventures Down Under), 1940s Israel (Promise of Zion), and Germany during the Cold War (The Wall). He has also written fantasy for young readers (Astrokids, HyperLinkz, and Shadowside series), and contributed fiction components for Lee Strobel’s “Case... learn more