The writing Staff for Keepin' On

Linda Germain is a former nurse and current writer, editor, and book reviewer. She holds a BS in English and has several hours towards a Masters in Theology/Christian Counseling. She resides in the beautiful mountains of east Tennessee.

Rod Nichols is an ordained minister, a founding member of Truth and Grace Foursquare Church, and co-founder of For the Lord Ministries. Rod is also the author of God's Prosperity Plan, Walking with God, a contributor to A Cup of Comfort for Christians, and has published hundreds of articles and short stories in print and electronic media. To find more of Rod's articles or books, go to: www.4theLord.com.

Katie Hart has written more than 150 reviews and published articles in Christian Communicator, The WIN-Informer, and Church Libraries. She is currently editing her two novels while planning her third. Visit her online at:
http://writingchristiannovels.blogspot.com.

Christina Weigand is a writer, wife, and full time mother of two grown sons, a grown daughter, and a preschool daughter. She is also Nana to one granddaughter. She lives with her husband, her youngest daughter in southwestern Pennsylvania. She writes a regular column, Writermom’s Corner and is the editor of a section called "Time Out" for Parents at JustForMom.com as well as being a columnist for Extreme Woman and Moms of Faith.  Currently, she is working on fantasy novel for middle grade to young adults as well as bible studies for a couple of Christian Magazines.

Lisa Copen is the founder of Rest Ministries, which serves people who live with chronic illness or pain. She's lived with rheumatoid arthritis for thirteen years, and finds her joy as editor of HopeKeepers Magazine and in her husband and three-year-old son. They live in San Diego, CA. ( http://www.restministries.org )

Andrew Chamberlain was born in 1965 and became a Christian at the age of 17. He and his wife Ruth were appointed as Senior Pastors of Cambridge Vineyard Church in 2000.  Andrew had his first novel published in 2002, and currently divides his time between church work, family, and secular employment in the technology industry. www.urbanangel.net

Danielle Campbell-Angah is a Christian writer and the owner of Angah Creative Services. Her website is: www.geocities.com/dcangah

Tel Asiado, an Information Technology project manager-turned writer and consultant, has a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, course credits in MBA in Computer Mgmt, and a Diploma in Internet Mktg and Small Business. Tel has pursued nonfiction and creative writing in essays, anthologies, and prose. Her writings reflect her passions for Christian and inspirational insights, and classical music. Tel's most recent publishing credit is her piece, "Two Peas in a Pod" to Romancing the Soul anthology and "World's Movers and Shapers", the first of the 6-series Inspired Birthday Diaries. She's in the final stages of her inspirational nonfiction "Life Sparklers." Visit her at: http://inspiredpen.4t.com

Barry Fowler is a Christian writer and web evangelist. His website, Barry Fowler Ministries is found at: http://www.ourchurch.com/member/f/fowler/

Angie Lewis is the author of Journey on the Roads Less Traveled, a book about love, life children and marriage. Angie has written a new book, Love the Man You Married. In her book Angie shares and answers comments and questions from married couples about marriage related issues that affect couples today. This book is a most reliable resource for married couples, from infidelity issues to complete forgiveness. "It is my hope that all couples find and begin to utilize the biblical truths for their marriage by reading and studying this book. For more information on these books visit Angie's website at: www.heavenministries.com

Laurie Glass is single and works as a legal assistant/bookkeeper.  It is her passion to touch and inspire others with her poetry.  With her God-given heart for people, personal experiences and a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling, she enjoys sharing a message of hope and healing those who are hurting.  In addition, she is a counselor at The Christian Heartbeat.  http://www.geocities.com/thechristianheartbeat/welcome.html

Jim Thomson, Editor & Publisher Jim Thomson, M.A., LCPC, editor and publisher of Keepin' On, is a counselor, writer, and speaker. Jim holds a Master's Degree in Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than twenty-five years of experience. He has hosted "Marriage Matters," a cable TV show, and wrote the newspaper column "Keepin' On" for two years. He is the author of A Bill of Rights for Happy, Healthy People, and A World Class Love: Building the Relationship of Your Dreams (a 16 part video series). Jim is married and has four grown children and one adorable grandson.