Shelinda Johnson resides in Alabaster, Alabama, with her husband of 25 years, Eric. She has 4 wonderful children and a beloved Godson. Shelinda has been teaching children through church ministry for the past 23 years. She serves as an Elder and Director of the Children’s Church Department at More Than Conquerors Faith Church. Shelinda finds joy in teaching the Word of God to kids in an interactive and fun way. She loves to volunteer at church, her kids’ schools, and in the community. Her life’s message is to encourage kids and adults to have a close and personal relationship with God that involves knowing and being known by Him. This spiritual journey can bring meaning and purpose to life.

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Jimmy Dill grew up in Fairfield, Alabama. He and his wife, Diane, have two daughters and five grandchildren. They currently reside in Shelby County, Alabama.

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Written by Jennifer Morrow

Jennifer Morrow resides in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband of 41 years, David. She has two adult children, a son-in-love, and a beloved grandson. Jennifer’s background includes teaching children and youth through church ministries, as well as teaching dance for 30 years. For the past 12 years, Jennifer has had the joyful blessing and privilege of teaching dance at Southern Dance & Performing Arts Company, a non-profit studio in Sylacauga, Alabama, whose mission is to encourage and equip youth to honor God through the performing arts. Jennifer began writing at: https://ponderit.org/ and created a Joyful Jenny YouTube channel to share her love for God and His Word. Jennifer is a graduate of the Highlands College Leadership Institute. She also enjoys serving on the Dream Team at Church of the Highlands as a prayer coach and small group leader. Her life’s message is to encourage others to overcome with joy in the Lord.

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Written by Dr. Horace Huntley

Dr. Horace Huntley, a native of Birmingham, Alabama and graduate of Wenonah High School, was one of the first recipients of the Baccalaureate Degree in African American Studies in America. It was conferred upon him at the University of Minnesota. He was then awarded a fellowship to study at Syracuse University and was granted the Master of Arts Degree in American History. His Doctorate of Philosophy in History was granted by the University of Pittsburgh in American History with emphasis on African Americans and the U.S. Labor Movement in the twentieth century.

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Written by Pastor Felicia R. Bowman

Pastor Bowman was born in Macon County, Alabama on August 12, 1973. She was raised in Montgomery, Alabama and currently resides in Deatsville, Alabama. Pastor Bowman currently serves as a Registered Nurse Patient Advocate. She is a graduate from Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama. The author attended Treholm State Tech College where she obtained a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse in June 2000. She later graduated from Troy University School of Nursing in May of 2011. She worked in Critical Care for ten years after graduating. She has also worked as a Pediatric, Geriatric, Wound Care, and Home Health Nurse during her career.

Pastor Bowman, as a child, grew up in an environment, where although her parents were loving parents, they didn’t always make the best decisions in life. Their decisions impacted the lives of their family, in both positive and negative ways. It was those impactful moments that lead to many others, and through the things she suffered, she was led to Christ in her early 20’s. Pastor Bowman was licensed as an Evangelist on April 10, 2011 by Pastor Samuel D. Smith at Agape Christian Worship Center under the leadership of Bishop William E. Hopkins and Lady Audrey Hopkins.

Before Pastor Felicia R. Bowman surrendered her life to Jesus Christ, she faced many hardships. By age seventeen, she had two sons, Jaboris and Gregory Walker Jr. out of wedlock, married their father at age twenty and gave birth to Marjavius L. Walker at 21 years of age. After suffering from the abuse of her husband, she divorced, eleven years later. It was a very painful ending with their sons suffering the most, from the experience of seeing their family grow further and further apart.

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Food & Family: 121 Delicious Recipes, Vol 2

Written by Karen Jones

I have had a passion for cooking since I was a young girl. I learned to cook easy, simple, delicious, home cooked southern meals like my mother and grandmother did. I love to cook and I love to share my meals with my family and friends. I hope you enjoy the recipes in this cookbook as much as I enjoy them. Welcome to our kitchen and family.

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Written by LaVelma Lindsey

My name is LaVelma Lindsey, and I’m from Birmingham, Alabama. I’m the mother of one teenage child and two Caine dogs. I enjoy writing quotes and uplifting others, one quote at a time.

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Written by Margaret Smith Marston

Margaret was born into a family of storytellers rooted in the values of service to others and working for justice.

She has always been a writer: volunteering for the school PTA, creating the family newsletter, writing briefs as a lawyer, and making up silly stories and songs with and for her children. She worked as a reading teacher and an attorney before deciding to commit her time to raising her three children.

As a mother, Margaret was intentional and instilled values of kindness, compassion, and putting oneself in another person’s shoes. Her children often heard “remember to be kind because you don’t know what another person is dealing with in their life.” She now works with young children weekdays as an after-school care teacher.

Margaret is thrilled to share “Eureka, Paprika!”, an imaginary tale offering entertainment, humor, and encouragement to be our best selves.

Illustrated by Susanne St. Clair Hebden

Susanne is a creative. Her artistic talents are as deep as her passion to create.

As an educator, she was able to weave her creativity into varied classroom activities during her 30+ year career. Susanne is a mother of four grown children and stepmother of one more, grandmother to seven, and great-grandmother to one little tyke. Her experiences with children of all ages have shaped her ability to connect with others through art in a variety of ways.

For the past several years, Susanne has focused on creating art, teaching private art lessons, and volunteering through her church and community.

Having already illustrated the cover of another book, Susanne was thrilled at the chance to illustrate an entire book and already has plans for several more.

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Written by Roe Bonner

Roe Bonner resides in Homewood, Alabama. He was a DJ for WENN radio station from 1978 to 1996. He stayed as a DJ at WENN longer than any other DJ.

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Written by Antonio Jones

Antonio Jones has a wonderful wife who is the love of his life. He is the father of two beautiful daughters and the grandfather of two adorable granddaughters. Antonio is the third child among four siblings. Affectionately known as “Bone Bone” by his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama.

When Antonio isn’t writing or reading, he enjoys spending time with his amazing family and doing work for the Lord. He is also skilled with his hands, a jack of all trades, and it is evident that God has His hand on him. Antonio is a good-hearted person with a beautiful smile. Above all, he is very passionate about the Lord and a devoted soldier of faith.

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