S.F. Baumgartner
S.F. Baumgartner crafts fast-paced Christian suspense thrillers, weaving tales of complex characters, secretive operatives, and relentless agents. Her gripping storytelling has earned acclaim, with Living Secrets—Book 1 of her Mirror Estate series—named a Top Pick in the thriller category at Killer Nashville, 2024. When she’s not plotting her next twist, she’s binge-watching crime TV shows, like NCIS or playing with her cats. Fans of James Patterson's style, especially those who appreciate short, punchy chapters, will find much to love in her work.
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As a child, her imagination was never dormant; a story was always in the making. She completed her first crime short story series before she turned ten. At the age of sixteen, Susanna wrote her first book, which was published a few years later.
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Everywhere I look, I see someone begging me to write about them. Even my husband’s dreams inspire ideas about new books! My critters each deserve their own book and will probably one day get one!
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Suzi Wieland
Reading has always been a big part of Suzi’s life. She even won the most-pages-read award a few times in her junior high English class many, many years ago. She started several writing projects as a kid but never actually finished anything, and then she took a big break from writing that lasted well into adulthood.
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She’s written in a variety of genres, including horror, suspense/thriller, and women’s fiction, and has even dipped into fantasy slightly with her fairy tale retellings. She has also published contemporary young adult stories under the name Suzi Drew.
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Susan May Warren
I can't help be amazed at the gifts God has delighted me with - a wonderful husband, four amazing children, and the opportunity to write for Him.
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I've been writing as long as I can remember - I won my first book writing contest in first grade! Over the years, writing has become, for me, a way to praise God and see Him at work in my life.
Although I have a degree in Mass Communications from the University of MN, my real writing experience started when I penned the The Warren Report - a bi-monthly newsletter that detailed our ministry highlights.
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Dana Mentink
USA TODAY bestseller Dana Mentink enjoys writing in many different capacities. She currently writes for Harlequin's Love Inspired Suspense and Poisoned Pen Press.
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Dana is the recipient of a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, two ACFW Carol Awards as well as a Holt Medallion.
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An honors graduate of the University of Nebraska, George Mason University School of Law, and Krannert School of Management, Cara left small town Nebraska and headed to Washington, D.C., to launch her career in public policy.
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Suzanne Woods Fisher
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Her interest in the Amish began with her grandfather, who was raised Plain. A theme in her books (her life!) is that you don’t have to “go Amish” to incorporate the principles of simple living.
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Michelle Griep
I hear voices. Loud. Incessant. And very real. Which basically gives me two options: choke back massive amounts of Prozac or write fiction. I chose the latter. Way cheaper. I've been writing since I discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. I seek to glorify God in all that I write...except for that graffiti phase I went through as a teenager. Oops. Did I say that out loud?
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Barbara Tifft Blakey
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Karen Witemeyer
For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Voted #1 Readers' Favorite Christian Historical Author in 2023 by Family Fiction Magazine, Karen is a multiple award-winning author and a firm believer in the power of happy endings. She is an avid cross-stitcher, tea drinker, and family board game player who makes her home in Abilene, TX with her heroic husband who vanquishes laundry dragons and dirty dish villains whenever she's on deadline.
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Robin Patchen
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Her Alaskan Courage series and Chesapeake Valor series have received praise from readers and critics alike and spent multiple months topping the CBA bestseller lists. Dani has also been honored with multiple awards, including -
Linda J. White
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Jerusha Agen
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She is the recipient of multiple lit awards and enjoys public speaking and teaching writing workshops. When away from the computer, she relishes ice cream, snowy days, fireplaces, and maple trees. Kendy is the mother of four grown children and lives -
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Dharshaini G.
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Stories have shaped Dharshaini’s life since childhood, and she has an enduring interest in ghost tales, the uncanny, and the shadows that cling to human nature. That said, no matter how dark her story becomes, she promises never to let the dog die.
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Helena Smrcek
Award-winning author and screenwriter who believes in the power of a well-told story. She delivers page-turning stories that will keep you reading all night.
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What kind of story makes your day? Stories are the strands that connect us, take us on amazing journeys, and perhaps even shape our future.
Let me share a little secret with you. Since I was just a kid, I've been on this wild storytelling journey.
My grandparents were amazing storytellers, and I looked forward to our winter evenings spent around a woodstove, listening to their stories.
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H.S. Burney
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D.G. Woods
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S.J. Cunningham
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With nearly two decades of experience as a professional communicator, S.J. Cunningham has had plenty of time to hone her writing craft and observe human behavior. She is the author of All This Was Mission, a literary work that explores the power of self-reflection, the importance of forgiveness, and the overwhelming beauty of the journey of life, which we all have the privilege to travel.
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Axl Blaze
Axl Blaze writes gripping thrillers and mysteries full of suspense and unexpected twists. He enjoys exploring the dark corners of the mind and the secrets people keep, blending standalone stories and series that pull readers into fast-paced, atmospheric worlds.
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Christina Sinisi
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AJ Titter
AJ Titter is an award-winning author who started telling stories to her imaginary friends when she was a little girl. She spins tales of magic and myth inspired by history.
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Her debut novel, Tarnished Relics, was published in December 2024 and received a Bronze Medal in the 2025 Global Book Awards for sword & sorcery and a Storytrade 2025 Finalist award for fantasy.
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