She's a senior editor on Novel Rocket as well as a humor columnist for ACFW's e-zine Afictionado and a featured blogger on Suwanee Patch. She's published dozens of plays and numerous articles and won several awards in contests for unpublished novels, including a three-time Genesis finalist. A past Board member of ACFW, she's mom, a grandmom, and resides in Suwanee, GA, with her husband and one very large dog. Contact Ane HERE.
Her space fantasy series,
Gateway to Gannah, debuted in 2011 with The Story in the Stars. Words
in the Wind was released in August of 2012. Two more books will complete
the series, for which you can read a complete overview on her blog.
Marooned in a desolate canyon half a planet from home, a lone survivor struggles to separate reality from illusion.
Dassa’s landing craft crashes 10,000 kilometers from her intended destination. Taking refuge in a canyon from the blizzard that rages atop the rim, she learns more about her native planet than she ever wanted to know. Can she find her way home? Does she even have a home to return to? Join her and see!
Contact Yvonne HERE.
Ronie Kendig grew up an Army brat, married a veteran. Together, she and her husband have four children, a Golden Retriever, and a Maltese Menace. She has a BS in Psychology, speaks to various groups, volunteers with the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and mentors new writers. Rapid-Fire Fiction, her brand, is exemplified through her novels Dead Reckoning, a spy thriller, and the military thriller series, The Discarded Heroes, which includes Nightshade (Retailer’s Choice Award Finalist), Digitalis, Wolfsbane, and Firethorn (January 2012).Ronie can be found at www.roniekendig.com, Facebook, and Twitter!
Contact Ronie HERE.
WOLFSBANE, Discarded Heroes #3
“If you only know one thing, know this—whatever happens down there, I’m not coming back without you.” With those words, former Green Beret Canyon Metcalfe convinces Danielle Roark to trust him and his black-ops group, Nightshade. But the mission goes bad from the start. When attraction becomes a distraction and Canyon’s mind is addled by painkillers, he can only blame himself for what happens next.
Marcia Lee Laycock's writing began in the attic of her parents’ home where she wrote stories for her dolls. They didn’t complain so she kept it up. God has blessed her with publication in magazines, newspapers, on radio and the web. Her work has garnered praise from notable writers Mark Buchanan, Sigmund Brouwer and Phil Callaway. Her first devotional book, The Spur of the Moment won an Award of Merit at Write Canada and her novel, One Smooth Stone, won the Best New Canadian Christian Author Award in 2007. 
Marcia writes a popular weekly devotional column, The Spur, that goes out by email. Her devotionals have been published by The Upper Room and The Quiet Hour, among others, as well as in anthologies compiled by Multnomah and Thomas Nelson. Marcia is currently the Sunday devotional columnist for NovelRocket.com and is a contributor to Hot Apple Cider and A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider. Marcia’s second novel, A Tumbled Stone will be released this fall. Contact Marcia HERE. Abundant Rain - Inspirational Words for Writers of Faith is a collection of devotionals originally published on Novel Journey.com (now Novel Rocket).These short pieces will encourage you to draw from the Source of all wisdom, Jesus Christ. They will lead you to perspectives that help you focus on what it means to be a writer who follows Jesus as you balance writing with work, family and faith.
Anita Mellott’s fascination with words began in India where she perched in a mango tree and devoured books. Since then, she’s earned post-graduate degrees in Communications and Journalism, worked as a writer/editor with Habitat for Humanity International, and headed the Journalism department of her alma mater in India.These days find her homeschooling, blogging at From the Mango Tree, and enjoying mangos during summer.
Her debut, School Is Wherethe Home Is: 180 Devotions for Parents is a unique blend of biblical and practical inspiration for each home school day.
Contact Anita Mellott HERE.
Michael Ehret plays with words as editor of the ACFW Journal and as a freelance editor/writer at WritingOnTheFineLine.com, where each week he takes a writer Into The Edit, pulling back the veil on the editing process. He has edited several nonfiction books, played with words as a corporate communicator, and reported for The Indianapolis Star. Contact him at editor@acfw.com.
MIKE DURAN is a novelist, blogger, and freelance writer whose short stories, essays, and commentary have appeared in Relief Journal, Relevant Online, Novel Journey, Rue Morgue magazine, and other print and digital outlets. His debut novel, a supernatural thriller entitled “The Resurrection,” is about an unlikely woman who raises a boy from the dead and rouses something beyond her control. Mike is an ordained minister and lives with his wife and four grown children in Southern California.You can learn more about him, his writing projects, creative interests, and confessions at his website (www.mikeduran.com).
Contact Mike: HERE
Kelly Klepfer is Sr. Editor of Novel Rocket and own and runs their sister blog, Novel Reviews. She’s a top reviewer at Amazon and blogs about random things at her own site, Scrambled Dregs. She's currently co-authoring a mystery novel.
Kelly lives in the heartland and has been married long enough she doesn’t want to give a year count because she’s approaching one of those milestone birthdays. Her kids are grown and she patiently waits for grandchildren. Her day job is in the medical field and her interests are varied. Daily quirk is as important to her as the vitamins and fish oil supplements she takes. Contact Kelly HERE.
Michelle Griep writes historical romance, with 2 titles published to date. She teaches history and writing classes for a local high school co-op, and is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and MCWG (Minnesota Christian Writers Guild). At the end of the day, she comes home to 4 kids, 1 husband, and a slightly psychotic boxer named Tyson.Contact Michelle HERE. 
A romantic at heart, Patty Smith Hall is an award winning, multi-published author. Her stories of encouragement and hope can be found in Guideposts, Journey and Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul. Her Genesis award winning manuscript, Hearts in Flight, will be released by Love Inspired Historical in July, 2011. Patty resides in Georgia along with Dan, her husband of 28 years.
Hearts in Flight blurb:
Serving her country as one of the Women's Army Special Pilots is Maggie Daniels's dearest wish. But there are obstacles to overcome above and beyond the enemies in the Pacific, including her overprotective family, skeptical fellow pilots—and handsome, distant squadron leader Wesley Hicks. Whatever it takes, Maggie will prove herself to Wesley, until she succeeds in winning his admiration…and love. Wesley can see that Maggie's a first-class pilot. She's also too fearless by half. The war has cost Wesley so much already. Can he let go of his guilt for a chance at happiness—and can he learn to trust in God…and Maggie…enough to believe in love for a lifetime?
Nora St.Laurent Nora St. Laurent is the CEO of The Book Club Network Incorporated and runs two book clubs near Atlanta, Ga., Former ACFW On-Line Book Club. Nora currently writes a Book Club column for the Christian Fiction OnLine Magazine and is a Book Club Talk Columnist for Novel Rocket. She writes reviews and interviews authors on her blog Finding Hope Through Fiction, Novel Reviews, Title Trakk, Suspense Zone and The Christian Pulse. 
For more than a decade, Sandra D. Bricker lived in Los Angeles. While honing her chosen craft of screenwriting in every spare moment, she worked as a personal assistant and publicist to some of daytime television's hottest stars. When her mom became ill in Florida, Sandie left L.A. and screenwriting behind. With 15 books now in print and 5 more slated for publication through 2013, Sandie has carved out a niche for herself as a best-selling and award-winning author of laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for the inspirational market.
James L. Rubart is the best-selling and award winning author of ROOMS, BOOK OF DAYS, THE CHAIR, and his latest release, SOUL'S GATE. During the day he runs Barefoot Marketing which helps businesses and authors make more coin of the realm. In his free time he dirt bikes, hikes, golfs, takes photos, and occasionally does sleight of hand. No, he doesn’t sleep much. He lives with his amazing wife and teenage sons in the Pacific Northwest and still thinks he’s young enough to water ski like a madman. More at www.jameslrubart.com
Edie Melson
is a freelance writer and editor with years of experience in the publishing
industry, as well as a well-known figure with social networking. She’s become
known as one of the go-to experts on Twitter, Facebook, and social media for
writers wanting to learn how to plug in through her popular blog, The Write Conversation.
In addition to her writing, she keeps busy as the co-director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference,
as well as a popular faculty member at many others.
The author of
several books, the one closest to Edie’s heart is Fighting Fear: Winning the War at Home When Your Soldier Leaves for
Battle. This devotional book for military families resonates with readers
because Edie knows firsthand what it’s like to have a loved one in harm’s way.
Fighting Fear Blurb:
Saying goodbye to a loved one leaving for war is
a gut-wrenching proposition. But for those of us left behind it’s also the
start of our own battle. Our
oldest son went straight from high school to Marine Corps boot camp to Iraq,
where he served as an infantry Marine during two tours. I know firsthand, the
fear and helplessness that affects those close to a soldier at war. I also know
it’s possible to find
God’s peace and conquer the fear that ambushes us when we least expect it.
This book is available in print and as an ebook, online at Amazon. as well as in your local bookstores.
