Terri Gillespie
Terri Gillespie is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, and speaker. She was head writer for the Restoration of Israel Minute heard on 25 stations in 11 states and Canada, has contributed to other books, magazines, newspapers and published her first book, Making Eye Contact with God—A Women’s Devotional. Her first novel—The Hair Mavens (Book 1): She Does Good Hair—won The 2013 LYRA for Best Women's Fiction. The Hair Mavens (Book 2): CUT IT OUT! released December 2014. The Third and Final book in the Hair Mavens, REALLY BAD HAIR DAY released June 2021.
Her newest release is SWEET RIVALRY.
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Laura Frantz
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Sarah Sundin
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Jaybie D. believes that children deserve to be whisked away into magical worlds filled with joy and wonder. Her mission is to captivate young minds with stunning illustrations and lyrical text, often weaving in elements of spookiness. If these books also inspire or educate, that’s a delightful bonus.
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