Johnnie Alexander
Johnnie Alexander is a wannabe vagabond with a heart for making memories. Whether at home or on the road, she creates characters you want to meet and imagines stories you won’t forget.
As a bestselling, award-winning novelist, Johnnie has written more than twenty-five works of fiction in a variety of genres including historicals, romances, and cozy mysteries. She is on the executive boards of Serious Writer, Inc. and the Mid-South Christian Writers Conference, and she co-hosts Writers Chat, a weekly online show.
A fan of classic movies, stacks of books, and road trips, Johnnie shares a life of quiet adventure with Griff, her happy-go-lucky collie, and Rugby, her raccoon-treeing papillon. Connect with her at JohnnieAlexander.com and other social media sites via https://linktr.ee/johnniealexndr.
Cheryl Barker
Cheryl Barker is a writer from Kansas whose heart’s desire is to refresh spirits and nourish souls. She is the author of Mother of the Bride—Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride as well as a Christmas devotional from B&H Publishing that will hit shelves Fall 2025. Her work has also appeared in compilation books, magazines, other publications, and on Blue Mountain Arts greeting cards, gift books, and calendars. Her inspirational blog can be found on her website as well as her Mother of the Bride Blog. You may also contact her on her website to sign up for her free quarterly inspirational newsletter Life Notes (includes a giveaway in every regular issue.)
Cheryl and her husband delight in spending time with their daughters, sons-in-law, and their two sets of twin grandsons. Cheryl also loves to take photos, enjoy friends, read, sing, and indulge in daily doses of chocolate.
Cheryl has been a member of FCW since 2006. She feels it is well worth the drive she makes each month because FCW provides her with inspiration, instruction, networking opportunities, and the much-needed fellowship and encouragement of fellow writers. She currently serves as President for the group. Feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns.
Phyllis Bell
A Rebel from the past graduating from drag racing in my high school days to marry my childhood sweetheart and having five children. Didn’t attend college until my children were enrolled in college.
MS in Counseling Psychology at Northeastern State University Graduated 1996.
Published devotionals and tracts through Lighthouse Inc. from 1974 – 1984
Wrote newsletters for Riverside & Ambassador Manor nursing centers during the years that my late husband and I served as Chaplains under Caring Ministries Inc. (1984-1995)
Published devotionals in Fellowship of Christian Writers (FCW) from 2001 to present.
Meagan Briggs
Janice Buswell
Janice Buswell is a multi-talented communicator, speaker, Paradoxon series novelist, author of the Radical Simplicity blog, and co-founder of the Experience Writing Conference. Her passion for stories began when she discovered they are one of the powerful keys God uses to unlock the truth in the hearts of His people. In her Paradoxon series, the beauty and depth of classic literature collides with the power of modern themes in an altogether paradoxical journey.
When Janice is not writing, she loves to spend her time with emerging authors in one-on-one coaching, phone calls, coffee dates, speaking engagements, and through her role at Experience Writing as the director of their yearly conference. There are few things that make her happier than seeing writers unleashed to tell the stories that only they can!
Laura Drumb
Sarah L. Frantz
Sarah L. Frantz is an author, wife of 30 plus years, mother of five, and Marmee to eight grandchildren. She and her husband live in the hills of Green Country, Oklahoma. She delights in serving others at Jesus’ table through penned words, actions of love and encouraging conversation.
Nancy Kay Grace
Nancy Kay Grace a speaker and award-winning author of the devotional The Grace Impact. She offers the hope of grace to those she meets. As a cancer survivor, she understands dealing with unexpected challenges.
Because life is unedited—or not perfect—we need God’s grace. She is Nancy is married to her favorite pastor. She loves hugs from grandchildren, playing piano, and hiking.
Nancy’s blog and GraceNotes newsletter signup are found at www.nancykaygrace.com.
Jon Hopkins
Jon Hopkins is married, has two grown children, and eight grandchildren. He has over 50 years of proficiency providing care to teens and families in distress. A Licensed pastor, his experience includes 12 years as a Psychiatric Youth Care Coordinator, 10 years as a Hospital Chaplain, 20 years as a Church Youth Pastor, and 10 years as a Secondary School Teacher. And more than 10 years as a substitute teacher.
Some of his writing includes articles in magazines and newspapers as well as stories published in these books:
- Living the Serenity Prayer, by Jeanette Gardner Littleton called “The Hard Path to Peace”
- Love is a Verb, by Gary Chapman called “The Heartbeat of Springfield.”
- God Encounters, by James Stuart Bell. A tornado chase story called “The Sweet Spot.”
- Extraordinary Answers to Prayer: Praying Together, by Guideposts called “Favorable Wind.”
- 2012 NIV Boys Bible published by Zondervan. He wrote 24 devotions in this Bible.
- Encountering Jesus by James Stuart Bell called “Jesus Hug.” (Bethany House 2015)
- Strength for the Sadness: Devotions for the Grieving. By Zeta Combs Davidson called “Deep Grace.” (Barker/ Haulman 2020)
- The Princes of Albion: Book one of the Long-Aimed Blow Series by Jon Hopkins and Thomas Hopkins (Wheatmark 2016)
- The Golden Cord: Book two of the Long-Aimed Blow Series by Jon Hopkins and Thomas Hopkins (Wheatmark 2019)
He regularly has personal stories published in the Standard Magazine.
He collects books from the 19th century on character building, has an interest in Ancient Roman studies, plays the mandolin and guitar, writes poetry, and studies Latin for fun.
His favorite saying is, “You’ll never grow old if you keep youth in your heart.”
Sally Gano Jones
Sally Gano Jones grew up in historic St. Augustine, Florida. She was inspired by the love and Christian example of her parents who shared Christ with her.
The St. Augustine Lighthouse near her home, and the quaint beautiful ocean scenery as well as the setting of the nation’s oldest city inspire her.
She began writing as an eleven year old with pen and paper, tucking her stories and poems away in a desk drawer. While in college studying for her B.A. in English at the University of Florida, she wrote a story late one night. She was unable to tuck it away in a desk drawer when a lady at church heard about it and handed her a postage stamp, and said, “You have no excuse now; send that story to a magazine!” And she did. It was accepted for Billy Graham’s “Decision” Magazine and she was invited to her first writer’s conference.
She became a wife, mother, schoolteacher and grandmother and continued to pursue her love of writing sending a story to a publisher. While teaching school, she wrote an essay that resulted in an invitation and full scholarship from Florida State University to pursue an M.S. in Science. She also completed “The National Writing Project,” at University of Mississippi.
Her work has been published in Lifeway’s “Mature Living,” NPR’s “Rural Voices Radio,” “Welcome Home” magazine, Life’s “Vintage” magazine, Christian anthologies and newspapers, church devotionals in Atlanta and Memphis, and “Experience Writing.”
Sally’s hobbies include Bible reading, bird watching, fishing and playing with her six grandchildren.
Email: sallyganojones@gmail.com
Mike Moguin
Mike is committed to the growth and success of the club’s future by adding to its history. He is currently a freelance writer in the Tulsa area, having written stories for community publications and edited/revised assignments for college students. Mike also has a blog (under an anonymous name) writing about Christian discernment and other issues facing the world.
Mike’s writing background consists of an Associate of Arts Degree in Broadcasting at Rogers State College in 1991 and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Oklahoma in 1995. He covered sports and education for small-town newspapers in Oklahoma and Texas from 1998-2011, then worked as a sports correspondent for the Tulsa World from 2009-15, and for GTR News from 2015 until its closing early this year.
Future plans Mike has consist of writing Christian theme sports novels and seeking a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies or something similar at a Christian college that remains standing firm on the Truth of the Bible.
Carol Round
Carol Round is a self-syndicated Christian columnist, author, blogger, and inspirational speaker. Her writing has appeared in local, state, national and international publications. She is the author of nine books, available at Amazon, including three collections of her columns, a book and companion workbook on prayer journaling, and a three-book series for children to teach them the importance of giving, saving and spending their money wisely. Her most recent book is for women only. Titled Growing Confidently in Your Faith, the book is a 52- week devotional/spiritual journal to help women find their identify in Christ.
Carol has also had devotionals and articles published in numerous anthologies and other publications, including Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Grandma’s Cookie Jar, Abba’s Answers, Body Image Lies Woman Believe, Remembering Our Parents, American Profile Hometown Heroes, Raging Gracefully, 21 Stories of Generosity, A Cup of Comfort Cookbook, The Upper Room devotional, and Miracles Do Happen by the editors of Guideposts. Another upcoming Guideposts collection titled Too Amazing for Coincidence: True Stories of God’s Wonderous Ways will also feature one of her stories.
Rosemarie Saenz
I have always journaled since I can remember. Growing up in an environment where the word of God was not spoken into our lives on a daily basis, I didn’t know what I was missing until I heard a well-known Bible minister speak. I knew then what I had hungered for all these years: not knowing I was His own, adopted, chosen, highly favored, deeply loved and richly blessed child. My parents may not have planned me but God did.
He sent Jesus to meet me right where I am on a daily basis beginning with my basic needs. His mercy and grace are tangible, and I daily experience his compassion, peace and kindness.
Nothing surprises him, overwhelms him or sets him back. I know I am here today because God called me out of my mother’s womb; He made me trust in Him. (Psalm 22:9).
Oh the enemy is still real and shoots arrows but at least now I know my weapons are not carnal but mighty to the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4).
I hope my writing encourages others to pick up their weapon – His Word – and change their direction!
Samantha Sanco
I’m a songwriter mostly, but sometimes I write essays too. I’m a big fan of the fantasy genre, and look up to Lewis and Tolkien most of all. I think of Christianity as a high adventure that involves a living book and a hidden kingdom. I want my writing to reflect the wonder, glory, and kindness of God. I live in Catoosa with my pad-footed pal, Caleb. I also maintain FCW’s website, so I’m your gal if you have any suggestions for this puppy.
Reach out to me by phone or text 918.202.5970.
Elizabeth Staab Van Deusen
Elizabeth Staab Van Deusen is a stay-at-home mom to two energetic boys. She earned a bachelor’s degree in writing from Oral Roberts University in 2009. Elizabeth self-publishes children’s books and helps others self publish as well. She has three books of her own so far and a blog at elizabethsinventions.blogspot.
Edie Winters
Called by God to be a Christian counselor, Edie Winters has over 28 years as a brain health professional. First as a drug & alcohol counselor, then private practice, and now almost 15 years as a public high school counselor in Oklahoma helping teens suffer less with the healing power of Jesus Christ! Victim to Victor is her first book. Giftitude is her second book. She also has an online support group at Victory Christian Center, Tulsa OK Friday evenings at 7pm CT
Kristi Woods
Kristi Woods is a storyteller and the 2023 vice-president of FCW. She shares about God, real people, and a few pretend couples, too. You’ll find her work widely spread across the Internet and in print, including Focus on the Family magazine, Woman’s World, The Many Lives of Veronica, Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, and Chicken Soup for the Soul®. Kristi, her Desert Storm pen pal-turned-husband, and three (now adult) children survived a nomadic, military lifestyle and have set roots in Oklahoma. There, she keeps a close watch for tornadoes and good chocolate. Her newest release, 101 Prayers for Military Wives, hits bookstores fall of ‘23.