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C. J. began writing the story that would become her first novel Thicker than Blood when she was a fifteen-year-old homeschool student. She has been in the antiquarian bookselling business for over a decade, scouting for stores similar to the one described in Thicker than Blood before cofounding her own online bookstore. In 2006 C. J. started the Christian entertainment Web site TitleTrakk.com with her sister, Tracy, and has been actively promoting Christian fiction through book reviews and author interviews. She makes her home in Pennsylvania with her family and their menagerie of dogs and cats. When she's not writing, she's reading. Her hobbies include book and art collecting, fly fishing, painting and drawing. Visit her online at her blog where she talks about books, writing, and publishing. You can also look her up at Twitter and Facebook.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Marianne Jordan talks with Christian writing's Queen of the Market. Sally Stuart has been writing for the last 40+ years, and has been putting out the annual "Christian Writers' Market Guide" for the last 23 years. Her other writing includes several Christian education resources books, a children's picture book, a basic writing text, writing resources, and a western novel--plus hundreds of articles and marketing columns. She writes marketing columns for the "Christian Communicator," "Advanced Christian Writer," and the Oregon Christian Writers' Newsletter. She speaks and teaches at Christian Writers' Conferences nationwide. Sally is the mother of three and grandmother of eight. She and her husband, Norm, spend their free time vacationing on the Oregon coast.

TUESDAY, December 29 6:00 p.m. EST Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when host Marianne Jordan talks with Will Bigham. "He's not cocky. He's not eccentric. He's just Will. If you ever met Will Bigham, you would never guess that he just won a million dollar development deal with Dreamworks, but that's just what happened after he won the Fox show, "On the Lot" - (Will) is not only a good filmmaker, but also a solid guy - a genuine family man who hails from Canyon, Texas -- who started out in acting before becoming a director." Don't miss this interview as Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! and Will Bigham of Shamrock Motion Pictures. Christian Devotions Radio is a live call-in show. Call-in Number: (347) 884-9367 between 6-8 p.m. EST. Upcoming guests: 2010 Schedule January 5, Sally Stewart, Christian Writers Market Guide January 12, C.J. Darlington, Title Trac

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Join us this week on Christian Devotions Speak Up! when host Marianne Jordan interviews award winning author Steven James, author of The Pawn, The Knight shares his unique and honest view of writing to the non-Christian with a defined Christian worldview. Marianne talks with Steven about his success, his beliefs and his methods of teaching. Listen in for this intriguing interview and find out why Steven likes to write scary. Don't miss this interview as Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! spends a little quality time with Steven. Christian Devotions Radio is a live call-in show.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions Speak Up! when host Marianne Jordan interviews award winning author Christy Barritt. Christy is the author of The Squeaky Clean Mystery Series. She's a teacher, speaker, author and mom. You'll love this interview and the bright and joyous humor of Christy Barritt. Don't miss this interview as Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! spends a little quality time with Christi.

What do Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and Oprah have in common? They will NOT be our guest Tuesday, November 24 on Christian-Devotions-SPEAK-UP! But that doesn't mean we won't be talking turkey, so join us for a Thanksgiving Tribute to pilgrims, Phil Graham and Graham Nash.

Join host Marianne Jordan Tuesday, November 17, on Christian Devotions Speak Up! when host Marianne Jordan interviews award winning author Susan May Warren. Susan is the award-winning author of seventeen novels and novellas with Tyndale, Steeple Hill and Barbour Publishing. Her first book, Happily Ever After won the American Fiction Christian Writers Book of the Year in 2003, and was a 2003 Christy Award finalist. In Sheep's Clothing, a thriller set in Russia, was a 2006 Christy Award finalist and won the 2006 Inspirational Reader's Choice award. A former missionary to Russia, Susan May Warren now writes Suspense/Romance and Chick Lit full time from her home in northern Minnesota. Don't miss this interview as Christian Devotions Speak Up! spends a little quality time with Susan.

Storytelling has always been an integral part of Bonnie Leon’s life. From childhood, she cherished the legends and family history handed down through her Aleut ancestors. Throughout the ensuing years, Bonnie dabbled at writing but didn’t seriously consider becoming a professional author. Instead, as a young woman, she happily stepped into the full-time profession of homemaker and mother. Pollywog hunting, finger-painting, blackberry picking, and creating fun messes in the kitchen with her children are some of her most precious and irreplaceable memories. When her youngest child was nine years old, Bonnie decided it was time to return to the working world. She took a position in her hometown of Glide, Oregon, working with the elderly and handicapped. Then on June 11, 1991, her world was shattered when a log truck hit the van she was driving. The accident left her unable to work, and after months of rehabilitation she was told by physicians that she would never return to a normal life. Facing a daunting fight to reclaim her life and feeling as if she had nothing to offer the world, she asked God to give her something to do that mattered. His answer came when she received a scholarship to attend the Oregon Christian Writer’s Summer Conference. That conference ignited Bonnie’s passion for literature and for writing, and she has been writing ever since. Her first book, The Journey of Eleven Moons was released by Thomas Nelson in 1994 and made the CBA bestsellers list. Since that time, she has written and published thirteen historical novels. Her most recent series, The Queensland Chronicles, published by Revell, has been contracted for a Dutch-language edition by Ultgeverij De Banier bv, an organization based in The Netherlands. Her books are truly being read across the globe!

Nicholas Sparks is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers THE RESCUE and NIGHTS IN RODANTHE, as well as THE NOTEBOOK, MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, A WALK TO REMEMBER, A BEND IN THE ROAD, THE GUARDIAN, THE WEDDING, and his moving memoir, THREE WEEKS WITH MY BROTHER, written with his brother, Micah. All his books were New York Times and international bestsellers translated into more than thirty languages, and MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, A WALK TO REMEMBER, and THE NOTEBOOK were adapted into major motion pictures. Nicholas Sparks lives in North Carolina with his wife and family. During this anniversary episode we'll feature the "Best Of" Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!.

As an author, speaker, and media personality, Karen Whiting encourages families to connect, serve, and treasure one another. Drawing on first-hand experience as a mother of five, she shares humorous anecdotes from her own life while offering creative solutions to simplify life and sprinkle joy into each day. She encourages women by providing suggestions to reunite family and invest time in relationships in order to help them live more fulfilling and joyful lives. Karen wrote for the former Focus on the Family's parenting magazines (Focus on Your Child). As a renowned speaker on relations in the home and time management, Karen says, "It's time to stop drowning in business and regain control of your days." She urges people to follow a simple plan using the acrostic T-I-M-E: Trust days to God Invest in people first Manage the moments Evaluate your time choices and adjust as needed As a contributing author for Suite101.com, Karen writes helpful articles covering parenting, crafts, and inspirational pieces. For a preview of Karen's most recent articles, visit her Karen the Author page. Karen is a former TV host of Puppets on Parade and has been a guest on various Christian television shows

Elizabeth Baker, Ph.D., is a counselor, public speaker and author. A Fellow with the Oxford Society of Scholars, she currently lives in Pittsburg, Texas where she concentrates on her writing and grandchildren. Licensed as a Professional Counselor with the State of Texas, Elizabeth holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Liberty University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Religion and Society from Oxford Graduate School. She has been writing professionally for more than thirty years and enjoys giving occasional seminars to both lay and professional audiences. A widow since her mid-30's, Elizabeth has four grown children, fifteen grandchildren, and two great-grands. She is also an active professional with thirty-five years experience helping others apply biblical principles to real-life situations.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions Speak Up! when host Marianne Jordan interviews author Dave Greber. Dave is a Christian speaker, author, attorney, and Bible teacher, with the ability to explain complex subjects in simple terms. He is a member of Grace Community Church, where he is a member of the preaching team. Dave lives with his wife, Lynne, and his daughters, Lauren and Elizabeth, in Frederick, Maryland. Marianne and Dave will discuss his new book The Lost Commandant and let you in on the directions of Jesus we overlook. Upcoming guests: October 20, Elizabeth BakerOctober 27, Karen WhitingNovember 3, Nicholas SparksNovember 10, Bonnie Leon Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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