Marilyn Leach is a dyed-in-the-wool British enthusiast who lives lakeside near the Colorado foothills. She enjoys viewing and reading mysteries that originate across the pond. From the Scottish Boarders to Devon, city buzz to rural church bells, she enjoys excursions throughout the beautiful isle that inspire her writing. Her dear friends, who have become like family, live in Reading, England.

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Karen Mains happens to be one of those little white-haired ladies with a decades-long history in publishing and broadcast media. A communication specialist, Mains feels this ailing world is in desperate need of healing doses of wisdom, kindness, laughter, and unconditional love. Who better to deliver such gifts than little white-haired ladies?

Mains’ history in media communications includes: Twenty years as a co-host with her husband, Dr. David R. Mains, of The Chapel of the Air, a radio outreach that aired nationally on some 500 stations with an estimated listenership of 2 million per day, and the publication of over twenty books with a cumulative sales total of over 6 million copies.

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Becky Van Vleet is a retired teacher and principal and award-winning author. She and her husband make their home close to Colorado Springs where she enjoys gardening, hiking, oil painting, power walking, and spending time with her family, especially reading books to her grandchildren. Becky has devoted her website to creating and preserving family memories and sharing family stories for the next generations through her blogs and newsletters.

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Mary Dodge Allen has won the 2022 Christian Indie Award from the Christian Indie Publisher's Association and two Royal Palm Literary Awards from the Florida Writer's Association. She is part of the blogging team for the Heroes, Heroines and History website. Mary and her husband live in Central Florida, where she has served as a volunteer with the local police department. Her childhood in Minnesota sparked her lifelong love of the outdoors. She has worked as a Teacher, Counselor and Social Worker. Her quirky sense of humor is energized by a passion for coffee and chocolate. She is a member of the Florida Writer's Association, American Christian Fiction Writers and Faith Hope and Love Christian Writers.

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Marion Westra, known by family as Grandma Daisy, went to be with the Lord December 21st, 2022. She celebrated 98 years of life. She has three sons and daughters-in-love, nine grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren! Her life of faith and persistence has been an inspiration to all who know her.

Kathy McKinsey grew up on a pig farm in Missouri, and although she’s lived in cities for 40-something years, she still considers herself a farm girl.

She’s been married to Murray for 34 years, and they have five adult children.

Kathy had two careers before writing—stay-at-home-Mom and rehabilitation teacher for the blind.

She lives in Lakewood, Ohio, with her husband and their oldest son. Besides writing, she enjoys activities with her church, editing for other writers, braille drawing, crocheting, knitting, and playing with their rambunctious cat.

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Kristin Wolden Nitz has celebrated Christmas, complete with poinsettias, in ten states and four countries. Two of her novels for kids are set in Italy. Visit her at kristinwoldennitz.com

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Katy Klimczuk is a wife and mother to two living in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. She was a teacher, reading specialist, and book curator before beginning her journey as a homeschool teacher and children’s author. She loves books, watercolors, and Mackinac Island. Katy is an SCBWI member and hopes to bring joy and connection through her work. Follow along on Instagram @readingladykaty.

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Amelia Hughey lives in Wisconsin with her family. She has a love for lake Michigan, and frequently walks the beach to find the materials she offers here. She’s a talented creator and owner at Walking on Light, a company which seeks to inspire everyone to share in the feeling of Walking on Light—moments of pure happiness. Visit her Etsy shop for inspiration and gifts..

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