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E. G. Creel jokingly calls her writing career her midlife crisis. She began writing shortly before turning forty when her husband retired from the Army. A long-time storyteller, at heart, E. G. enjoys crafting tales that resonate with her children and young readers.
Born in Germany and raised in Montana, E. G. is currently blooming with her family and growing permanent roots in Georgia, USA. Her waistline is also growing, but she doesn’t mind making extra room for all the good Southern food.  
E. G. is dyslexic and thankful for her editors and autocorrect. As a child, she thought being a writer was strictly off the table. So, she never gave it much thought. Now she realizes that’s just silly and wonders what she’ll try next.

Born in Texas and raised in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) of Georgia, United States, Christina E. Petrides (1974-) lived and worked on Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, 2017-2023. Her first children's book, Blueberry Man, was published by Tchaikovsky Family Books in May 2020; the Korean version appeared in 2021. Her second children's book, The Refrigerator Ghost, was published in Korean by Kong, a Seoul-based publisher, in 2022. Her third children's book, Tea Cakes, Quilts, and Sonshine, was published by Tchaikovsky Family Books in September 2022; the Korean version was issued in May 2023.

Scores of Christina's poems have been published in periodicals worldwide. Her first poetry collection, On Unfirm Terrain, was published by Kelsay Books in November 2022.

Christina is the primary translator (from Russian into English) of Maria Shelyakhovskaya’s nonfiction book, Being Grounded in Love: A History of One Russian Family, 1872-1981. It is being issued in July 2023 by Slavica Publishers at Indiana University through their Three String Books imprint.

Donna  Hodges is an American author. She has been writing for over twenty  years. Born and raised in Pensacola, FL, she grew up in the Pentecostal,  Baptist, and AME churches. She graduated from Escambia High School in  1984 and joined the United States Navy as a Cryptologist. Though she  wanted to excel as a Cryptologist, God had better plans for her life.  Receiving Christ at the age of eight, she knew the Holy Spirit had been  whispering in her ears and showing her things others will never see or  could ever comprehend. 

Though Donna  has written other novels, she knew they were not appropriate in her  life as a Christian. It was at that point that she realized God had  given her a gift and she needed to do something with it. Immediately,  God begin to use her to heal, pray, and minister to those around her. 

In  2008, Donna wrote and produced her own stage plays, “I’m Sorry Momma,”  and “Steppin’ Out.” In 2013, she wrote and produced her most productive  stage play, “Excused Me Miss but I’m in Love with Your Husband.” which  ran two separate times and was directed by Mr. Anthony Page (Augusta,  GA) and Mr. Donald Gray (McDonough, GA). This stage play made its way to  Pensacola, FL starring Mr. Gary Lil’G Jenkins (Silk) and Ms. Tamika  Scott (Xscape). Donna still couldn’t find the growth she desired from  God while working on things outside of her beliefs. It was during that  time, the Holy Spirit whispered once again, “It’s time.”

She  knew God was calling her for spiritual development and growth. While  working on, “The Spirit that Dwells in Me,” God instructed her to go  into a field on the grounds of her church River of Life Worship Center  on March 22, 2020. Being obedient and at the height of the pandemic, she  obeyed and began looking into the sky. Knowing others would not believe  what she saw that day, God placed witnesses to account for her  testimony in church. They were amazed by what she spoke while standing  in the pulpit one Sunday. Now imagine God allowing Donna to see straight  into the Sun with her naked eyes and showing her a crystalized sword  that turned into a cross, two darkened figures on the right side of the  Sun, and a brass altar with three poles on the left! Almost sounds too  good to be true right? Well, it happened to her, and it changed her life  forever. 

One of the most rewarding  experiences in her life was working on, ‘The Spirit that Dwells in Me.”  She believes that it has taught her that the true gifts of the Holy  Spirit are trusting and believing God can and will do the imaginable.  When Donna asked God, “Why me?” His response to her was, “Why not you?”  And that has made all the difference in her life. Through dreams and  prophecies, God has opened her heart and is expanding her gifts for the  world to see. Donna has never taken for granted what God have blessed  her with. Neither does she boast about the things that come easy for  her. She continues to praise and worship God through song, giving, and  being a witness for Him.

Melissa M. Burch is a devoted Christian, wife, and mom of four. 

A dental hygienist by trade turned stay-at-home mom, she spends her days 

homeschooling, juggling her babies, and doing the day-to-day activities of 

raising a family. 

Melissa was born and raised in Tucson, AZ, and is now raising her cubs in 

Evans, GA. But you can catch her in the Gulf Coast of Florida any chance she gets! 

Publishing a children's book has always been on her bucket list, as well as 

dragon boat racing and owning her own ice cream truck. 

1 down, 2 to go!

Pastor Winston Grier has dedicated his life to motivating people both young and old through the teachings of Christ. Pastor Grier was raised as a PK (preacher’s kid) — he was taught by his father, Apostle Grier, to make Godly decisions. Unfortunately, Pastor Grier was hard-headed as a young man, and he rebelled against his father’s teachings. He left his father’s house, but years later, the Lord’s grace and mercy brought him back to God.

In 2012, Pastor Grier became a youth minister, and he is now the Pastor of The Church of the Living God in Thomson & Greensboro, GA. He is also the radio host for a Christian radio show, “Changing Our World,” on 104.9 FM.

Pastor Grier is certified as a Christian Financial Coach by Light University. He holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Christian Counseling from Kingdom Ambassadors Global University. 

As a youth mentor, he truly believes that God has ordained him to help young men grow up to become good men, fathers, and providers. Pastor Grier uses his life experience, his business expertise, and the wisdom he has gained from God to change the lives of teens and young adults.

God has called Pastor Grier to become a Kingdom Leader, and he is now a Christian motivational speaker and business coach. He is the author of Making Money God’s Way, a guide to building a Kingdom business.

 Linda Armstrong-Miller has worked as a social worker, counselor,  and later as a registered nurse. For more than twenty years, she has  helped families who struggled with conflicting issues and critical  illness. She draws on that experience when it comes to writing.  Ms.  Armstrong-Miller currently resides in Georgia. She is married to a  wonderful man, Michael, and they have a daughter and two fur babies.