Writers Conference

Donna Skell: Roaring Lambs’ Executive Director. With a heart for God, people, and business, Donna stays active in the Christian community. She has been involved with Roaring Lambs since its inception 44 years ago and became Director in 2008. Before that, Donna and her husband Anton owned and operated a successful chain of ladies’ fitness clubs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Roaring Lambs helps Christians “Roar” about the goodness of God, through their Testimony Workshops, TV and Radio Shows, Publishing division, Conferences, and Hall of Fame. Donna’s rich Jewish heritage and her study of God's Word enhances her insight into the issues involved in Christian faith and living. Contact Donna at: [email protected]

Peg Arnold is a national speaker, author, and drama queen for Jesus. Her personal publications include her award-winning Devotions for the Distracted Heart, with numerous articles and devotions being found at Chicken Soup for the Soul, You Version, and The Upper Room. Peg is a wife, mom, and her favorite role is nana to her eight grandchildren. She grew up in Michigan, raised her family in Maryland, and now resides in Colorado.  Learn about Peg at pegarnold.org

Chris Maselli. An award-winning writer and seasoned professional, Chris has a passion for not only producing quality writing, but also for teaching others how to do the same. Chris has written more than 40 books, including Carson-Dellosa’s Sleuth-It-Yourself mysteries, Zonderkidz’ Amazing Laptop series and the Superkid Adventures. For more than 10 years, Chris also served as the editor of the award-winning, international children’s magazine, Shout! The Voice of Victory for Kids.  In 2004, Chris returned to school and received a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College.  Chris’ passion, not only for developing his own writing skills but also in helping others become writers, is a source of inspiration. Learn about Chris at: Chrismaselli.org

Frank Ball teaches the craft of effective storytelling. He writes inspirational blogs and helps for writers. His first book, Eyewitness: The Life of Christ Told in One Story, puts all the biblical information on the life of Christ into a chronological story that reads like a novel. Born Blind: Voice of a Visionary is a novel about the first-century blind Jew who was healed when he washed his eyes in the Siloam pool. Through Roaring Lambs Publishing, he’s released Storytelling at Its Best, and 10 Thoughts to Ponder Books 1 and 2. Contact Frank at: [email protected]

Dr. Lisa Burkhardt Worley is the founder of Pearls of Promise Ministries, a ministry that helps women overcome past dysfunction in their lives, through media, books, blogs, Bible studies and conferences. She is also a Documentary Film Producer and Executive Producer and Co-Host of a topical television and radio show called POP Talk. Lisa is a ten-time award-winning author of ten books and a Bible study and a fourth year doctoral student at the King’s University. Contact Lisa at: [email protected].

Lisa Bell is a retired editor of NOW Magazines, LLC., Lisa Bell provides freelance editing and publishing assistance for independent authors. She also leads three writing groups of both fiction and nonfiction writers and serves on the panel for The Writers View. Lisa has written hundreds of articles and several nonfiction books, but she’s passionate about Christian suspense novels. She lives in Granbury, TX where she loves crafting, sewing, reading, and spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. Contact Lisa at: [email protected].

Shirley Crowder was born in a mission guest house under the shade of a mango tree in Nigeria, West Africa, where her parents served as missionaries. She is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities that includes writing, biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, teaching/speaking at conferences, and music. She is published as an author and co-author of fourteen books and a contributing author of two other books. Her most recent devotional, WONDER & WORSHIP, came out just last month. Learn about Shirley at: https://www.writeintegrity.com/shirley-crowder.

Marji Laine serves as Director of Publishing at Roaring Lambs. She is an award-winning, multi-published (13 Books) author of mystery, suspense, and romance novels. She writes about broken characters placed in desperate situations relying on their faith in God and friendships with others to succeed . . . sometimes even survive! When Marji isn't freelance editing or publishing books for other authors, she enjoys acting in musical comedy, has directed many stage productions, leads a ladies’ Bible study, and sings alto in her church choir. She is a graduated home-schooling mom of four, married to her hubby for 39 years, and “G’momma” to one with one on the way! Learn about Marji at: MarjiLaine.com or contact her at [email protected]