Patrice Gopo is an award-winning essayist who writes stories steeped in themes of place, belonging, and home. She is the author of two essay collections: Autumn Song: Essays on Absence (University of Nebraska Press American Lives Series) and All the Colors We Will See (a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection). Her debut picture book, All the Places We Call Home,... learn more

Haylee Graham is a former competitive showjumping champion and indie film writer with ties to equestrian sports and Christian film communities. The daughter of two Hollywood actors, Haylee found early on that her talents off-camera were more satisfying than her appearances on-camera. A professional writer since 2013, Haylee’s story of survival and redemption has been featured by a dozen print and broadcast media.... learn more

Kathryn Graves believes genuine beauty comes only from the Creator living within, and she seeks to lead women and girls to the source of that beauty. Kathryn holds a BA in Psychology. A pastor’s wife and CLASS graduate, she also spent 12 years as a beauty and fashion expert with Premier Designs. She is the mother of two sons, two daughters-in-law, and one... learn more

Dorothy Littell Greco is a writer, speaker, and marriage coach. She is the author of Making Marriage Beautiful (David C Cook, 2017) and Marriage in the Middle (IVP, Sept., 2020). Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, Missio Alliance, MOPs, The Common Good, Relevant Magazine, Christine Caine’s Propel Women, Englewood Review of Books, and many other publications. She is a member of Redbud... learn more

Andrea Gurney is a licensed clinical psychologist, professor and author. She specializes in couples and family therapy. She is a champion for relationships. She has been working with children, adolescents, and families in her private practice for almost two decades. Her experience ranges from therapy with individuals, couples, families, and groups, developmental assessments of children and adolescents, school consultations, and neuropsychological evaluations. Dr.... learn more

Grace Hamman (Ph.D., Duke University) is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Grace hosts a podcast called Old Books with Grace which celebrates the beauty and joy found in reading the literature and theology of... learn more

Lydia E. Harris loves to develop and test recipes with her grandchildren. Lydia’s recipes have appeared in two children’s cookbooks and several magazines, including Pockets and Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse and Brio. Her bimonthly column, “A Cup of Tea with Lydia,” has been published in The Country Register in the US and Canada for almost two decades and reaches approximately 500,000 readers. She earned her... learn more

Nick Harrison has worked in the book industry for more than 30 years. He began his career working for the public library while attending San Jose State University where he graduated with a  degree in English.  Since then Nick has owned or managed both Christian and children’s bookstores, written articles for several prominent publications, and has authored ten books including Magnificent Prayer and Power in the... learn more

Lynne Hartke celebrates the difficult and the beautiful with her husband, Kevin, in Chandler, Arizona where they have pastored a church for over thirty years. When not on the trails avoiding rattlesnakes, Lynne is blogging, volunteering for the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life, and keeping up with their four grown children and three grandchildren. Her upcoming calendar includes various hiking adventures—because... learn more

Desiree Hartsock Siegfried is a former ABC Bachelor contestant and star of Season 9 of ABC’s The Bachelorette. She’s happily married to the man she met on The Bachelorette, Chris Siegfried, and has two children. She has been featured in People Magainze, US Weekly, Pop Sugar, and many other outlets; and has had frequent television appearances on ABC, NBC, and others. Desiree is... learn more