FEATURED AUTHORS

Cheryl Barker
Cheryl Barker is the author of Mother of the Bride—Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride. She’s also written for magazines, compilation books, and other publications, as well as for Blue Mountain Arts greeting cards, gift books, and calendars. Her heart’s desire is to refresh spirits and nourish souls. You can find her inspirational blog, her Mother of the Bride Blog, her social media contact buttons, and free sign-up for her quarterly newsletter Life Notes (with a giveaway in every issue!) at cherylbarker.net. Her book will be available at the book fair along with her Wedding Inspiration cards and an assortment of her Blue Mountain Arts cards.
Featured Book: Mother of the Bride—Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride
Featured Book: Mother of the Bride—Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride

Cheryl Barker
Cheryl Barker is the author of Mother of the Bride—Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride. She’s also written for magazines, compilation books, and other publications, as well as for Blue Mountain Arts greeting cards, gift books, and calendars. Her heart’s desire is to refresh spirits and nourish souls. You can find her inspirational blog, her Mother of the Bride Blog, her social media contact buttons, and free sign-up for her quarterly newsletter Life Notes (with a giveaway in every issue!) at cherylbarker.net. Her book will be available at the book fair along with her Wedding Inspiration cards and an assortment of her Blue Mountain Arts cards.
Featured Book: Mother of the Bride—Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride
Featured Book: Mother of the Bride—Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride

MARK A. BRADY
Mark A. Brady is retired from AT&T and is now a full-time writer, blogger, and speaker. He is married and lives in Tulsa, OK. He has two adult children and two grandchildren. He has written several magazine articles, online devotions and has been a contributing author to two books and his novel, Kill the Preacher Man. He hosted a writer’s conference and is also an editor. He enjoys helping new writers. You can find his weekly blog posts at: bradymarka.com
Featured Books: Kill the Preacher Man, Abba's Heart and God’s Comforting Ways
Featured Books: Kill the Preacher Man, Abba's Heart and God’s Comforting Ways

ELECE HOLLIS
Elece Hollis lives in northeast Oklahoma where she and her husband Ron raise a small herd of cows and operate a pecan orchard. Elece is a retired homeschool teacher with seven grown children and 26 grandchildren. She is a photographer and she loves to paint, cook, bake, and blog (elecehollis.com). Her book What’s Good About Home is not a question. The book holds a collection of true to life stories taken from Elece’s column for stay-at-home moms. Life with Mama is a book full of memories and stories about the author’s childhood.
Featured Books: What’s Good About Home and Life with Mama
Featured Books: What’s Good About Home and Life with Mama

CATHERINE E. KEITH
Catherine E. Keith is an inspirational writer who enjoys writing poetry and devotionals. She sells inspirational cards and bookmarks. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, she has two cards available to those touched by cancer (By Your Side and You are Never Alone). She is a 16-year breast cancer survivor. A portion of the proceeds go to fighting cancer. Bookmarks feature her poems Light in the Darkness and Freedom.

DOROTHY WILLMAN CUMMINS
Dorothy Willman Cummins has always loved to write. She was an editor for her Shreveport, LA high school paper and for her Stephens College paper. She then spent several years on staff of the Claremore Daily Progress in Claremore, OK. Following retirement, she decided to try writing Christian romance and has completed her Days of Flowers trilogy – Magnolia Monday, Tulips on Tuesday and Wildflower Wednesday. She has also written three books for children. Four Furry Friends, Allie’s Geese and One Tuff Duck, which are all based on true stories.
Featured Books: Magnolia Monday, Tulips on Tuesday and Wildflower Wednesday
Featured Books: Magnolia Monday, Tulips on Tuesday and Wildflower Wednesday

NANETTE M. HOLLOWAY
Nanette M. Holloway, MS, RN is a registered nurse and loves to write. She has a passion for caregivers following her own caregiving journey with both parents who died with cancer. Her series for caregivers is a holistic approach to self-care with inclusion of scripture and prayers. Coping Skills for Caregivers, Coping Skills for Caregivers Workbook, Gratitude Journal for Caregivers. Also, her memoir: Before You Depart. She has a new book, Jumping Hurdles to Writing Success. Follow her blog at nanetteholloway.com.
Featured Books: Jumping Hurdles to Writing Success, Before You Depart and Coping Skills for Caregivers
Featured Books: Jumping Hurdles to Writing Success, Before You Depart and Coping Skills for Caregivers

CAROL ROUND
Carol Round has been a member of FUMC since 2005. She is an author, blogger, columnist, and speaker. She has authored nine books, including three collections of her columns, a book and companion workbook on prayer journaling and a children’s book series to teach the importance of giving, saving, and spending money wisely. Her most recent book is for women titled Growing Confidently in Your Faith. The book is a 52- week devotional/spiritual journal to help women deepen their relationship with the Lord.
Featured Books: Growing Confidently in Your Faith and A Matter of Faith
Featured Books: Growing Confidently in Your Faith and A Matter of Faith

RHONDA WILLIS
Rhonda Willis retired after 44 years of teaching and coaching cheer. She felt a need to do something of purpose with her retired years. She decided to write books, not only about her life, but also about what life has taught her. The first book is an autobiography entitled 'Til the River Runs Dry. The second book is entitled In God's Time. The third book is coming entitled Change of Purpose.
Featured Books: 'Til the River Runs Dry and In God's Time
Featured Books: 'Til the River Runs Dry and In God's Time

Mark A. Brady
Mark A. Brady is retired from AT&T and is now a full-time writer, blogger, and speaker. He is married and lives in Tulsa, OK. He has two adult children and two grandchildren. He has written several magazine articles, online devotions and has been a contributing author to two books and his novel, Kill the Preacher Man. He hosted a writer’s conference and is also an editor. He enjoys helping new writers. You can find his weekly blog posts at: bradymarka.com
Featured Books: Kill the Preacher Man, Abba's Heart and God’s Comforting Ways
Featured Books: Kill the Preacher Man, Abba's Heart and God’s Comforting Ways

Elece Hollis
Elece Hollis lives in northeast Oklahoma where she and her husband Ron raise a small herd of cows and operate a pecan orchard. Elece is a retired homeschool teacher with seven grown children and 26 grandchildren. She is a photographer and she loves to paint, cook, bake, and blog (elecehollis.com). Her book What’s Good About Home is not a question. The book holds a collection of true to life stories taken from Elece’s column for stay-at-home moms. Life with Mama is a book full of memories and stories about the author’s childhood.
Featured Books: What’s Good About Home and Life with Mama
Featured Books: What’s Good About Home and Life with Mama

Catherine E. Keith
Catherine E. Keith is an inspirational writer who enjoys writing poetry and devotionals. She sells inspirational cards and bookmarks. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, she has two cards available to those touched by cancer (By Your Side and You are Never Alone). She is a 16-year breast cancer survivor. A portion of the proceeds go to fighting cancer. Bookmarks feature her poems Light in the Darkness and Freedom.

Dorothy Willman Cummins
Dorothy Willman Cummins has always loved to write. She was an editor for her Shreveport, LA high school paper and for her Stephens College paper. She then spent several years on staff of the Claremore Daily Progress in Claremore, OK. Following retirement, she decided to try writing Christian romance and has completed her Days of Flowers trilogy – Magnolia Monday, Tulips on Tuesday and Wildflower Wednesday. She has also written three books for children. Four Furry Friends, Allie’s Geese and One Tuff Duck, which are all based on true stories.
Featured Books: Magnolia Monday, Tulips on Tuesday and Wildflower Wednesday
Featured Books: Magnolia Monday, Tulips on Tuesday and Wildflower Wednesday

Nanette M. Holloway
Nanette M. Holloway, MS, RN is a registered nurse and loves to write. She has a passion for caregivers following her own caregiving journey with both parents who died with cancer. Her series for caregivers is a holistic approach to self-care with inclusion of scripture and prayers. Coping Skills for Caregivers, Coping Skills for Caregivers Workbook, Gratitude Journal for Caregivers. Also, her memoir: Before You Depart. She has a new book, Jumping Hurdles to Writing Success. Follow her blog at nanetteholloway.com.
Featured Books: Jumping Hurdles to Writing Success, Before You Depart and Coping Skills for Caregivers
Featured Books: Jumping Hurdles to Writing Success, Before You Depart and Coping Skills for Caregivers

Carol Round
Carol Round has been a member of FUMC since 2005. She is an author, blogger, columnist, and speaker. She has authored nine books, including three collections of her columns, a book and companion workbook on prayer journaling and a children’s book series to teach the importance of giving, saving, and spending money wisely. Her most recent book is for women titled Growing Confidently in Your Faith. The book is a 52- week devotional/spiritual journal to help women deepen their relationship with the Lord.
Featured Books: Growing Confidently in Your Faith and A Matter of Faith
Featured Books: Growing Confidently in Your Faith and A Matter of Faith

Rhonda Willis
Rhonda Willis retired after 44 years of teaching and coaching cheer. She felt a need to do something of purpose with her retired years. She decided to write books, not only about her life, but also about what life has taught her. The first book is an autobiography entitled 'Til the River Runs Dry. The second book is entitled In God's Time. The third book is coming entitled Change of Purpose.
Featured Books: 'Til the River Runs Dry and In God's Time
Featured Books: 'Til the River Runs Dry and In God's Time