One of the best ways to encourage your writing family and to say thank you to the Write His Answer team and faculty is by purchasing a book for yourself or a friend or family member. August is not too early to think Christmas gift-giving!
To be added: Send the cover of your book as a jpg or png to Chris Richards at passingthequill@gmail.com.
Faculty Books: See their bio on the faculty pages
Bagnull, Marlene
Third edition of this well-loved Bible Study
In print over 30 years!
Practical help and encouragement for overcoming self-doubts, writer's block, rejection, procrastination, and more with Scriptures to study, questions to apply the message to your life, and space to write your response.
Available through Amazon (print and eBook) or www.writehisanswer.com/bookstore.
Encouragement & practical help to impact the lives of your readers with links to 4 audio workshops:
The Power of Story
Go & Grow, Write & Speak through the Hurts
How to Write the Personal Experience Story
Write Your Testimony
Available from Amazon (print and eBook) or www.writehisanswer/bookstore.
Coming VERY soon. I’ve had to give priority to the Write His Answer Conference. Besides paying faculty, it will be my TOP priority after the conference. For more info click here.
Joan Mariotti
Just as Ailsa is beginning to heal from the grief of suddenly losing her husband, she is stalked and attacked in her wooded home. Things only get worse when the FBI accuses her of participating in a cover-up. Those who believe in her innocence are determined to get to the truth. What they uncover is shocking. Powerful people involved will stop at nothing to protect themselves. How can Ailsa and her allies get the proof past corrupt authorities and into the right hands? Their lives are in danger from criminals with their hooks in corrupt officials.
Available through Amazon
Faith Addair
Raising An Addict is a memoir of a mother’s harrowing journey through her son’s heroin addiction. The struggle of giving up control of everything in her life—including her family—was heart-wrenching. The battle of addiction became a war fought by both her and her son. Could she save her son without losing herself? Or would she save herself…and risk losing her son?
Available through Amazon
Angelika Mitikas
The authenticity of God’s Nurturing of a Prophetic Call can only be conveyed with
brutal honesty. Witness of God’s Voice invites you on a lifelong journey in the heart of
God as He intensely, severely, yet intimately nurtures a life unworthy and inadequate for
an end times prophetic ministry.
From growing up in the South Bronx of New York City, through years as a labor union
rep working in an industrial chemical plant — and beyond — Angelika’s life story is a
witness of God’s willingness to nurture anyone for His purpose; and only for His praise, honor and glory.
Available through Amazon or Ingram Spark
Sarah Zoe Kainos
"In her first published work written incognito, she shares her long sojourn from the miry pit of a childhood replete with complex trauma and evil. Rejoice with her as she ascends the healing heights of freedom, into the life giving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There are voices we all experience along life’s way which truly do have profound effects on us. This work is written in order of specific voices as they appeared in her life, and their perceived power."
Available at West Bow Press.
Debbie Sorensen
In the early 1900s, the basic elements of basketball included passing the ball, no physical contact, and only two-handed set shots. Times were ripe for the development of new techniques.
A few players in the 1930s and 1940s began to jump and shoot a basketball, but Kenny Sailors made the modern-day jump shot famous.
Beyond the Jump Shot will elevate and inspire you to believe, and try something different.
Available here
Kari L. Greenaway
What Job Is for Me? From A to Z, allows children the opportunity to explore careers and let their imaginations soar. Written with engaging rhythm and rhyme, the text will broaden a child’s vocabulary as they learn intriguing details about a variety of careers from science and technology to athletics and art—and everything in between. This book is a wonderful resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers to experience with the children in their world.
Available through Amazon
Marilyn Blair
Ben Hudson’s greatest desire is to love and to be loved. When his heart is broken yet again, Ben decides it's time to leave his adopted home of Eastport, Maine, and start a new life. After serving over thirty years as Eastport’s sheriff, he resigns his post and travels south to Philadelphia. When he first arrives in Philly, Ben stays with his old college roommate, JJ Mongelli, and his family. Before long, Ben is compelled to put his law enforcement skills to work as he finds himself knee-deep in a mystery surrounding the best friend of JJ’s son, ten-year-old Dev Murphy, a boy with a troubling secret.
Available through Amazon
Dr. Mel Tavares
If you've ever felt anxious, overwhelmed, or just 'meh', you'll want to grab a copy of '21 Days to Improved Mental Well-Being '. It is a 2023 Golden Scroll award-winner and Amazon best-seller. Using the book and journal, you'll discover practical tips to implement over three weeks which will help you to rise up and conquer your days!
Available on Amazon or her website
Kathryn Kircher
Are you longing to encounter God in that deep, rich way we often experience when we go away for a retreat? Wherever you are, Parables of the Eucalyptus will allow you to meet face-to-face with God through Scripture studies and experiential exercises.
Just as he did when He was here on earth, Jesus still speaks to us in parables, often through His creation. The eucalyptus is one of His works whose characteristics speak volumes about who He is and who we are in His world, telling us stories about the traits of God, as well as qualities He is working into your life and mine.
Available on Amazon
Alexis Goring
Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God is a 52-week devotional that will bless your heart, soothe your soul, encourage your mind, and strengthen your God-given spirit. Join author Alexis A. Goring on an inspirational journey. Each devotional builds from real-life experiences that impart many faith lessons learned along the way. Spend a year on a journey growing closer to the Lord through Stories and Songs of Faith and discover personal transformation as time with Jesus Christ changes your heart to look a little more like His.
Available on Amazon
Jonna LeVan
He Meant You to Be You, because Jesus loves ALL the little children. This children's picture book shares in a rhythmic, rhyming way how God is with our children on the spectrum and He loves them through every step of their day. "I will praise You because You made me in an amazing and wonderful way." Psalms 139:13a
Available at Amazon
Judith Vander Wege
Annalisa has a classmate who treats her hatefully. Her parents’ death plunges her into a grief journey that eventually intertwines with her ‘hater.’ Annalisa’s grief tests her faith that God is good. With the help of her aunt, youth group, and grief support group, her faith deepens. Realizing her hater is hurting, she befriends Brenda, who then goes with her to youth group. Annalisa quits being angry with her parents for going to Ecuador. Annalisa’s beloved aunt becomes romantically interested in a man from church. This becomes a happy time that helps both Annalisa and her aunt return to joy.
Available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble
Esther M. Bandy
Children need to know God loves them. Under the Tangerine Tree is an inspirational historical
middle-grade novel set in 1963.Twelve-year-old Angie struggles with grief after Papa is shot and
killed. When Mama moves with Angie and her little brother from New York City to Florida to
live with Granny, Angie must cope with moving, bullies, and danger in the lake. Angie finds
hope, eternal love, and everlasting life when she understands the gospel and trusts in Christ.
Available at Amazon and Walmart.
Virginia Grounds
Are you longing for a more meaningful prayer life? Look no further than the Guide to Deeper Prayer - the essential companion for those on the journey toward a closer relationship with God. Prayer is the key! As with any relationship, communication is the key and it goes both ways - from us to God, and God to us. Through anecdotes, the author shares her struggles and triumphs on the path of prayer, encouraging you to persevere through challenges and doubts. The book is based on Jesus' prayer from Matthew 6:9-13. With concise explanations, helpful exercises and reflection, readers of all levels can benefit.
Available through Amazon
Louise Pistole
In life, two roads spread out before you: one is full of loss, and the other is full of joy. If you thought you had the option to choose, you would walk down the path of endless joy every time. Author Louise Pistole experienced loss and struggle throughout her life and went through the motions because she felt she had no choice. Now she inspires women to discover their own joy through her book, Discover Your Joy. Day after day, you’ll find the motivation to experience true happiness and lasting inner peace using her 366 daily inspirations.
Available on her website or on Amazon
Jennifer Azubuike
Life and Curveballs is a collection of short stories and a play. All stories have different themes, and although they are fictional, some are based on true life events. These stories explore injustice and confront decisions we make daily, whether individually or nationally. Many decisions are based on cultural influences and biases that we often do not acknowledge or question until we face their consequences. While mostly centered on life issues, they were also created to be enjoyed!
Available on Amazon
Mary Dodge Allen
Roxy Silva is working her mail route when a sinkhole opens up, revealing the hiding place of the car used in her husband’s murder. Determined to solve the cold case, Roxy turns amateur sleuth, using her amazing photographic memory. Her relationship with handsome detective Kyle grows close as they uncover shocking secrets. When the killer takes Roxy captive, she must use her wits to survive.
Available on Amazon
Yvonne Ortega
In Moving from Broken to Beautiful through Grief, author Yvonne Ortega uses her stories and those of others along with many Scriptures to lead you to: a place of healing; a life of fulfillment and purpose; joy and abundant living; beauty in the midst of grief; a soothing balm; a bittersweet place of victory; God’s power made perfect in your weakness; wholeness and resurrection; and the provision of spectacles which clarify the way forward.
Available here
Greg Books
The most amazing thing that Jesus said may be "I have called you friends" (John 15:15). The meaning of friendship has changed many times since the moment those words were spoken. Today, most of our models of relationship come from mid twentieth century psychology, which was hostile to faith. But there is a better way. Greg Books reveals time-honored principles to help us experience stronger, more satisfying relationships in our families, friendships, and faith communities. Discover why today's models of relationships are the opposite of a classical, oral understanding of relationships. Learn how the biblical model of friendship creates the foundation for strong, vibrant, and satisfying Christian community.
Available on IngramSpark.
Joan Patterson
Normal life turned upside-down for educator, wife, and mother Joan Patterson once she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. When she found herself relegated to a wheelchair, her faith in a loving, caring God faltered along with her confidence that she could continue being a viable asset to society. Enter a service dog named Faith who not only restored Joan’s independence but strengthened her walk with God by exemplifying the intimacy and interdependence we can have with our heavenly Father.
Available on Amazon
Deb Wuethrich
What do you do when your world crashes down? Dance While the Music Still Plays is a true account of a courageous little girl named Michele. With faith, hope and healing, God wove each detail of our family’s faltering footsteps through a diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He composed a beautiful dance, revealing His faithfulness through grief journeys and the worst times, leaning on Psalm 30:11-12 where God turns “wailing into dancing.” Published by Jim Watkins’ Family & Friends Publishing
Available on Amazon
Dennis Conrad
Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin is a children’s picture book and won the Carolina Christian Writers Conference, First Place Children’s Book Category, Kudos Awards. Marcus and his father go on a mission for the Emperor of Rome. They visit a mine with silver ore, and they visit a mint where Marcus makes a denarius. Later, he sees Jesus hold up a denarius and say, “Give to the Emperor the things that are his, and to God the things that are God’s.” Marcus’s life changes. James L. Rubart, the Christy Hall of Fame author, narrated the audiobook.
Available on Amazon
Jackie Freeman
In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to lose touch with ourselves and the beauty around us. Understanding the need for self-reflection and the power of music, Jackie Freeman has curated a collection of thirty-one soul-stirring songs that resonate with the season. Each song invites you to embark on a three-day journey, a journey that is uniquely yours. This journal provides space to capture reflections, blessings, daily to-do lists, and upcoming moments and events.
Let this journal be a catalyst for experiencing more joy in your daily life. Embrace the music, embrace the moment, and let your heart whisper its truths onto the pages.
Available on Amazon or her website
Nan Jones
Are you a woman of strong faith crumbling beneath your crushing pain? Have unthinkable
circumstances severely challenged that faith? Although desperate, is your spirit crying out for
God to reveal Himself to you again and to restore the love you once shared? The Offering: How
to Emerge from Shattered Faith will take you on a journey of healing—not an easy,
instantaneous journey, but one wrought with raw emotions and hard questions. Nan Jones will
lead you to gather up the broken pieces of your faith, come to terms with your pain, and find
restoration for Your soul.
Available on Amazon
Jean Alfieri
“Twisty and True Tails of a Shelter Dog Matchmaker” weaves fun quotes and ‘paw-some’ thoughts into a collection of twelve short stories about displaced dogs who took the winding road instead of the straight path to happiness. Perfect for the dog-lover in your life.
A writer, speaker, and dog-fan, Jean promotes the value of reading in her school visits and encourages adults to capture their amazing stories in her guided journals. She is an avid proponent of adoption for all dogs: pure or mixed breeds, young or “vintage” (her preference) who need a forever home. Her favorite breed is ‘Rescued.’
Available on Amazon
Shirley Kinsay
This is the story of my personal battle with faith after my husband tragically died in an accident. There are black and white photos depicting a very dark time. The battle for faith is real as the voices within prey on my every emotion.
Available on Amazon
Sharon Smalls-Floyd
Olivia Franklin is a 30-something Christian woman who longs for love, which continually eludes her. One of her obstacles is her penchant for overstepping boundaries in an effort to "help God out." Will she embrace the lessons on hope, trust, and love God is teaching her through her trials?
Available on Amazon
Debra Stout
The Gratitude Journal - Giving Thanks Goes a Long Way will help you
let God ignite a fiery passion in you to: Record the lessons God is giving you in this ruled notebook journal; Go deeper in your walk with Him; Focus on God's blessings and give thanks; Scripture verses on gratitude and being grateful speak to your heart; Personal testimony quotes encourage you; and Get the joy you desire for a better life.
Available on Amazon
Sally Metzger
In Jesus, Were You Little? children full of wonder take readers on a journey of discovery, making Jesus real and relatable. Children ask the King of kings if he ever climbed a tree or skinned his knee. "Were you little? Just like me?" Adventure by adventure, we realize that Jesus knew the joys, pains, and vulnerability of being little. Finally when a child asks, "Jesus, were you little? Just for me?" we join together in the youngsters' joy at the answer.
Available on Amazon
Laura Shaffer and Eric Sprinkle
With your prayerful encouragement and support, your precious Grandchildren will have a huge advantage in the world! Bless them with 40 Days of Prayer just for them. By placing their name in the pre-written prayers, you can cover blessings like their health, growth, school, friends, loving God and His Word, hearing His voice…and protection for their body, mind and spirit. Ask God for them to grow in wisdom to make good choices, and deepen your relationship with them through the abundant lists of ideas for ways to connect with them. Near or far, young or old, you can touch their lives through prayer.
Available on Amazon
Eric Sprinkle and Laura Shaffer
Get ready for some amazing things to happen in the life of the one you pray for! With your prayerful encouragement and support, your friend or loved one will be blessed! Cover them with 40 Days of powerful prayer just for them. By placing their name in the pre-written prayers, you can cover blessings like their health, identity, strength, hearing God’s voice…and protection for their body, mind and spirit. The prayers are for them…the prayer journey is for you! Near or far, young or old, you can touch their lives through prayer.
Available on Amazon
Laura Shaffer and Eric Sprinkle
Throughout the Bible, we see God’s character reflected in His followers… Joy, Creativity, Thankfulness, Obedience, the list goes on. We chose 40 characters from the Bible, who lived out Confidence, Humility, Courage, and more. Powerful prayers to pray for yourself or someone else will invite God to strengthen your or their character with qualities like being more Trusting, Hopeful or Caring. Or become more like Daniel, Nehemiah, Moses, Ruth, a blind man, or a leper! The prayer journey is for you – the benefits are for everyone!
Available on Amazon
Laura Shaffer and Eric Sprinkle
We’ve all made mistakes…some are simple slip-ups, some are real doozies! Whether they cost us time, reputation, money, or so much more, we’ve all messed up. Like Israel’s King David, let’s get with God. Let’s follow his plan for redemption: confessing, asking for and receiving forgiveness of our sin, and moving away from shame and into praising God for restoring and using what we’ve been through.
The prayers are for you, or you can pray them for anyone you know who needs a journey of healing and restoration. Relationships restored. Freedom from shame. A new song in your heart!
Available on Amazon
Eric Sprinkle and Laura Shaffer
Pastors often have a Spiritual Target on their back - meaning the evil one really has it out for them! With our own Pastors’ suggestions included, here are 40 different areas you can pray for your own Pastors. The prayers are written, you just put your Pastor’s name in the blank. Praying for their health, leadership, work/life balance, family, Staff, ministry, humor, joy and much more can bless your Pastor and their family, and deepen the impact their ministry and your church has on your community and the world! The prayers are for them – the journey is for YOU!
Available on Amazon
Laura Shaffer and Eric Sprinkle
Get ready to pray through some beautiful, Bible-based, inspiring prayers with the laserfocused intent of asking God to reveal Himself, and call the person you’re praying for to Salvation. Cover them with personal prayer for 40 days by placing their name in prewritten
prayers - or use the prayers as a jumping off point for your own words. See how God will work in their life in response to your prayers on their behalf. The prayers are for them, the journey is for you!
Available on Amazon
Agnes Schultz
My true story... I have always believed in the power of love and forgiveness, but eventually found myself trapped in a series of abusive relationships. To escape the violence and protect my children I had to go on the run. Along the way, I met Jesus and began the inner healing necessary finding where things went wrong.
Available from Amazon
Douglas Atkins
Eleven tales of alternative futures. Sure to delight the dystopian reader. Dour in content yet lively in execution; a well-balanced collection of tales – Kirkus Reviews Dive into this collection and embark on a journey through worlds crafted with precision and creativity – Midwest Reviews
Available at Amazon
Debra Schwietert
Anxiety, depression, or unhealthy thought patterns can leave you feeling powerless and defeated. Unfortunately, many have been told to “just have more faith,” or “pray harder.” This well-meaning advice has left countless people discouraged- exacerbating their symptoms. There is hope!
Available on Amazon
Neva Bodin
Thinking of escaping her troubles in New York City, big-city-raised teacher Allison White moved to the peaceful, small town of Sage Flats, Wyoming. Falling at the Before Fall Roundup dance and being attracted to Doctor Mac in his white hat wasn’t in the plan. Neither was finding a body buried in her backyard. It seems big-city trouble can come to small towns too. Maybe she needs to start praying again, and maybe first impressions need to be adjusted.
Available on her website
Ruth McHaney Danner
A collection of true, inspirational stories about quilters and the work they do to help others.
Available on Amazon
