Christian fiction author of When the Rivers Swell, #1 New Release in Religious Biblical Fiction. Her passion for God’s Word as well as art, animals, and nature are all weaved into her stories. Currently, she writes full-time from her home in Florida, where she lives with her husband, Kyle, and dog, Rudy.
Carlene Havel writes Christian-themed romances and historical novels set in Biblical times. She’s lived in Turkey, Republic of the Philippines, and all over the United States. Carlene worked for a banana importer, a software development company, and everything in between. She attended several colleges and universities, including one that—surprisingly--granted her a diploma.
Anthony Barbera is a writer and composer, drawing inspiration from his deep love for both music and books. He began his journey as a music composer for films and advertisements, earning his Bachelor's in Music Composition from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. While pursuing his Master's at the University of Massachusetts, Anthony received multiple awards, including first prize for "Two Songs for Soprano and Orchestra on Poems by Rilke," performed by the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra.
But Anthony’s love for writing and storytelling couldn't be held back. He especially felt the pull when he was asked to guide a group of ambitious teenagers in writing and acting for their debut film, "X Marks the Spot," at the First Sono
Cheri Swalwell is a Christ follower who thoroughly enjoys her calling to be a wife, mother, writer, podcaster, and speaker, in that order. Cheri loves to encourage people through her fiction series and many nonfiction books including devotionals, Bible studies, and compilation books.
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