Summary: Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!as host Scott McCausey interviews Author Anita Mellott and Christian Author Guild’s own Cynthia L. Simmons. Anita Mellott grew up in India climbing mango trees and devouring books and mangoes. With a post-graduate degree in journalism and mass communications in hand, she moved to Canada to major in communications and culture at the University of Windsor. A brief stint in advertising and P.R. followed when she returned to India and began teaching journalism at her alma mater. Anita worked for 13 years as a writer/editor with Habitat for Humanity International. She’s now happily married and home-schools her kids. You can find more about her at www.anitamellott.com. Cynthia joined Christian Authors Guild (CAG) in 2004. She has served as chaplain, conference director, and president. CAG granted Cynthia lifetime membership in December 2009. Cynthia's writing appeared in CAG publications, NATHHAN NEWS, Chattanooga Regional Historical Magazine, Georgia Right to Life Newsletter, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Catholic Exchange, and Christian Devotions.com. Her first book, Struggles and Triumphs, came out in 2008. Cynthia continues to serve in a leadership position at CAG. She teaches seminars, conducts podcast interviews, and makes videos. Find out more about her at www.clsimmons.com.
