The All-American Book Club with Eden Gordon Hill

Alison M. Cheperdak, J.D, speaker, etiquette expert, founder of Elevate Etiquette, and author of "Was It Something I Said?: Everyday Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Moments in Relationships, Work, and Life." Alison M. Cheperdak, J.D. is a sought-after speaker, etiquette expert, and founder of Elevate Etiquette. She shares her expertise in modern manners and executive presence with individuals and organizations worldwide, having taught seminars at Harvard Law School, the U.S. Congress, and the White House. Her insights have been featured in Vogue, Fox News, The Washington Post, Southern Living, New York Post, and Daily Mail, among other publications. Across social media, Alison educates and inspires millions each month through her signature daily etiquette posts. Originally from New England, Alison now lives in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with her husband. Together, they share a love of historic home renovations and hosting with warmth and intention. #MARCH #WomensHistoryMonth #America250 #history #america #whitehousehistory #flotus #firstladies #presidentialprotocol #elevateetiquette #WasItSomethingISaid?

Kim "KC" Campbell,  Keynote Speaker. Leader. Fighter Pilot. and Bestselling Author of "Flying in the Face of Fear." March 2026 features Women's History Month and celebrates America's 250th Birthday, with special guest, combat fighter pilot and author of the best-selling book "Flying in the Face of Fear," Kim "KC" Campbell. Kim “KC” Campbell is a retired Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission. As a senior military leader, Kim has led hundreds of Airmen both at home and abroad in deployed locations and enabled them to succeed in their missions. She has experience leading complex organizations and driving cultural change. Kim knows what it takes to be a successful leader, to inspire and empower high performance teams to achieve success. Kim is passionate about leadership and feels strongly that leaders earn trust by leading with courage and connecting with their team. #MARCH #WomensHistoryMonth #America250 #kimcampbell #bestsellingauthor #WASP #combatfighterpilot #supportourtroops #letters #history #america #militarycommunity #militaryspouse #militaryfamily #militarykids #USAF #OperationIraqiFreedom

Melody Carlson and her World War II Book Series, "The Mulligan Sisters." March 2026 features Women's History Month and the kickoff of America's 250th Birthday, with special guest Melody Carlson and her World War II Book Series, "The Mulligan Sisters," a four-part series highlighting the numerous contributions and resilience of women heroes of World War II.  The Mulligan Sisters #1 I'll Be Seeing You December 7, 1941, San Francisco is on high alert following the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the Mulligan family is grappling with the news that Peter, beloved son and brother, is among the missing. Each of the Mulligan sisters, Bridget, Margaret, Colleen, and Molly, strives to find her place in the rapidly changing world in these early days of World War II. With their father ailing, Margaret takes over management of the family's grocery store, trying to keep hoarders at bay while daydreaming of a June wedding. Meanwhile, Bridget focuses on her board exams and hopes to be accepted as an Army nurse. Beautiful Colleen, the "family flibbertigibbet" just wants to have fun despite the dire news of the war. But it's the "baby" fifteen-year-old Molly who seems to be the glue that holds the family together. With siblings, friends, and beaus being shipped out weekly, the remaining Mulligans quickly realize that this war will be fought on two fronts at home and overseas. Each of the strong, hopeful Mulligan sisters will do their part if they hope to see victory and the end of the war.  #MARCH #WomensHistoryMonth #America250 #melodycarlson #bestsellingauthor #rosietheriveter #worldwar2 #victorygarden #rationing #letters #history #america

Gina Romero,  "Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking, From the Heart" Gina Romero is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur passionate about homemaking as a ministry. Through her Welcome Home series, she encourages women to embrace faith, creativity, Welcome Home offers readers seasonal inspiration, creative ideas, and faith-driven encouragement for building a Christ-centered home. From holiday gatherings to everyday routines, Gina Romero blends real-life storytelling, practical tips, and recipes to show that homemaking is more than chores- it’s a God-given ministry of love, beauty, and purpose, right within our own homes. "My writing and message center on encouraging women and families through faith-based lifestyle and homemaking, using the practical (and messy, and chaotic) areas of home life as a way to strengthen our identity, peace, and purpose in Christ. My work weaves together personal testimony, biblical encouragement, and real-life application- especially for women who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from joy in their everyday lives." #FEBRUARY #NRBConvention  #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith #Family #Hope #WomenofFaith #WomeninLeadership #WelcomeHome #Proverbs31Woman #KitchenTable #ImpactingAGeneration #Homemaking #IntentionalLiving

Virginia Prodan,  "Saving My Assassin" Virginia Prodan is an international human rights attorney and leading voice against Christian persecution. She displayed courage and bravery as a young Christian attorney in Communist Romania—her beloved homeland from which she has been exiled since 1988. Prodan has spent her career fighting for justice and feels it is her divine calling to defend fellow followers of Jesus against unjust persecution. Prodan tells her powerful story in her bestselling memoir, Saving My Assassin. In a recent article, Prodan voiced her concern about the growing hostility we are seeing in here in America—like what we saw displayed in mid-January in Minnesota. “Christian persecution is already here in America. Our nation is becoming a dangerous place for faithful believers to live. We must stand up now for the persecuted—not only as individuals but as a united front for our brothers and sisters around the world. Policymakers, churches, and ordinary citizens have a moral responsibility to ensure our nation remains a beacon of hope and freedom for all, especially the vulnerable persecuted for their faith.” You can read the full Washington Stand article here. #FEBRUARY #NRBConvention  #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith #Family #Hope #WomenofFaith #WomeninLeadership 

Ashley Elaine, Actress and Producer: "Where The Wind Blows." Ashley Elaine is an actress and producer, and the Founder & CEO of AE Productions, Inc., a film and television production company dedicated to creating faith- and family-driven, values-based entertainment. Her award-winning feature film “Where the Wind Blows” earned three Content Awards in 2025. The film is also a three-time ICVM Crown Awards 2026 nominee, including Best Non-Theatrical Film, Best Actress, and Best Soundtrack. Ashley’s work bridges faith, culture, and storytelling, bringing hope-filled narratives to audiences worldwide. You can read more about Ashley’s work here. #FEBRUARY #NRBConvention #CrownAwards #BestActress #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith #Family #Hope #Film #WomenofFaith #WheretheWindBlows#WomeninLeadership #PresidentsDay #ValentinesDay

Hannah Pierrou is an Amazon bestselling children’s author, Miss Understood: A Girl With A Promise The World Forgot, and founder of Treehouse Storyteller. Hannah Pierrou is an Amazon bestselling children’s author, founder of Treehouse Storyteller, and host of one of Colorado’s top-ranked family podcasts. Her podcast is currently ranked #3 on Colorado's Top 10 Family Podcasts, and #2 on Colorado’s Top 5 Storytelling Podcasts. A homeschooling mother of three, Pierrou is a frequent speaker at homeschooling and family conferences where she equips families to live upright in a sideways culture through her creative ministry, storytelling, and speaking engagements. As children’s literature and media increasingly reflect ideological agendas that conflict with biblical truth, Hannah uses her platform—particularly her podcast—to expose cultural lies and equip parents with clarity, courage, and conviction. Through honest conversation, biblical teaching, and redemptive storytelling, she offers families a safe, truth-anchored alternative in the public square—standing in contrast to the confusion and harmful narratives increasingly placed before children today. You can learn more about Hannah here. #FEBRUARY  #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith #Family #Hope #NRBConvention #WomenofFaith #MilitarySpouse #MilitaryFamily#WomeninLeadership #ChildrensAuthor 

Caroline Knight: Jane & Me: My Austen Heritage Caroline Knight, Jane Austen’s fifth great-niece and the last Austen descendant raised at Chawton House, the very estate where Jane lived and wrote, shares her extraordinary family story in the memoir "Jane & Me: My Austen Heritage." After leaving the ancestral manor at 18, she built a distinguished career in Australia as a CEO, board director, and 2012 Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist. In 2013, inspired by the "Pride & Prejudice" bicentennial, she founded the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, a global volunteer charity that promotes literacy in Jane’s name. "Jane & Me" offers an intimate, never-before-told portrait of life inside the Austen family and the lasting legacy of one of literature’s greatest voices.  #JANUARY #JaneAusten #JaneAustenLiteracyFoundation #Literacy  #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#Family #Hope #Refresh #Restore #Reawaken

Karen Barnett, award-winning author of 10 novels and a former national park ranger, draws on her love of the outdoors in her stories. Her book, "Where Trees Touch the Sky," won the 2025 ACFW Carol Award for Historical Fiction. She lives with her family in Albany, Oregon. In her new split-time novel, "Through Water and Stone," set in majestic Zion National Park, grieving ranger Henry Eriksson and his wife Alma find an abandoned baby in 1948 – offering hope after the tragic loss of their own son. Eighty years later, Talia Erickkson returns to Zion seeking a fresh start, only to uncover buried family secrets through a DNA test. With the help of Ranger Blake Mitchell, she learns that real family and true healing come from trusting the unchanging Rock. #JANUARY #NationalParks #NationalParkService #Novel #KarenBarnett #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#Family #Hope #Refresh #Restore #Reawaken

Drew Thomas Allen: "For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk"Drew Thomas Allen is a conservative writer, political commentator, columnist, and publicist known as the "Millennial Minister of Truth." Allen passionately defends America's founding principles, viewing the nation's crises as fundamentally moral and spiritual. His book, "For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk," addresses the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Through cultural and spiritual analysis, the book critiques institutional erosion of faith, family, and truth, issuing a rallying cry for believers to courageously fight for America's soul and carry forward Kirk's legacy. #JANUARY #ForChristandCountry #CharlieKirk #MakeHeavenCrowded #NewYear #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#Family #Hope #Refresh #Restore #Reawaken

Işık Abla: 365-Day Devotional Heavenly Whispers Işık Abla, raised in a devout Muslim family in Turkey, endured severe abuse before fleeing to America in 1996. At her lowest point, suicidal and hopeless, she had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ that brought instant healing and redemption. Now an ordained minister with training from Yale, Harvard, and advanced biblical studies in Israel, Işık reaches over 700 million viewers worldwide in multiple languages with a message of hope and restoration. In her new 365-day devotional, "Heavenly Whispers: Daily Moments with the Father to Restore Your Soul," she shares intimate, life-giving "letters from the Father" that silence shame, awaken purpose, and invite readers to live as chosen, healed, and powerfully loved children of God – no more striving, only receiving. #JANUARY #HeavenlyWhispers #DailyDevotional #NewYear #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith #Family #Hope #Refresh #Restore #Reawaken

January's Sacred Pause: "All-American Book Club" with Five Authors to Refresh, Restore and Reawaken for 2026 Brad Grey & Brad Nelson: Bringing Heaven Here  Brad Gray and Brad Nelson, both ordained ministers with extensive pastoral experience and advanced biblical studies in Jerusalem, co-created "The Sacred Thread" and co-lead Walking The Text, a nonprofit dedicated to illuminating Scripture through digital resources and guided study tours in Bible lands. Gray, the ministry’s founder and CEO, hosts its flagship film and video series, while Nelson serves as Content Director, shaping its teaching content and podcasts. Together, they have spent years exploring the historical and cultural context of the Middle East, bringing that depth to audiences worldwide through The Sacred Thread series and related projects. In their new book, "Bringing Heaven Here: How the Lord’s Prayer Can Change Your Life and Our World," the authors offer a rich, contextually grounded exploration of the Lord’s Prayer, demonstrating its enduring relevance and transformative power for personal renewal and cultural restoration. #JANUARY #BringingHeavenHere #WalkingtheText #TheLordsPrayer #NewYear #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#Family #Hope #Refresh #Restore #Reawaken

Brad Robins grew up in Centerville, Utah. At a young age sports was his life, but after discovering a passion for music and performance in high school, thanks to some incredible teachers, little to nothing could hold him back from getting on stage any way he could.  After serving a two-year church mission to Moscow, Russia, Brad attended Brigham Young University where he graduated from the Marriott School of Management with a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing. While at BYU he also toured with and was two-time president of the world-renowned BYU Young Ambassadors, traveling to parts of Europe, Asia, and Southern Africa. In between touring and his studies, he also was involved in a number of regional musical productions including Phantom of the Opera (Andre/Phantom u.s.), Beauty and the Beast (Beast) and Les Misérables (Marius). Some of Brad’s musical influences include: Josh Groban, Ramin Karimloo, Michael Buble and Brian Stokes Mitchell. He spent the first 6 years of his professional career working at Adobe. Brad is also a huge fan of the popular TV show, “The Office,” and enjoys traveling, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, skiing, fitness, attending sporting events, photography and dabbling with Adobe creative products. The Gents GENTRI, which is short for “The Gentlemen Trio” was established in June 2014 and is comprised of three dynamic tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott, and Bradley Quinn Lever. The fourth member of the group is the award winning composer, arranger, and producer Stephen Nelson.. To date, GENTRI has released four EP’s and three full length albums, the most recent being a Christmas album, “Season of Light“. GENTRI’s third Christmas album. Almost all of GENTRI’s albums have reached #1 on various Billboard charts. The Gents are also known for their award-winning music videos, which have been featured on news outlets around the world including ABC World News, NBC Nightly News and Inside Edition. Their music videos have amassed over 200 million views on YouTube and Facebook. GENTRI has performed all over the United States and across the globe. They have shared the stage with world-renowned talent, including Tony Award-winning powerhouse Kristin Chenoweth, international tenor sensation Alfie Boe, Tony Award-winning vocalist Idina Menzel, and legendary rock bands Journey, Blondie and One Republic.  #Christmas #ChristmasMusic #Emmanuel #10years #GentriMusic #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#Family #Hope #FindingChristmas #America #250Years

Mindy Grant – Becoming Unbroken Mindy Grant was raised in California’s Central Valley. After her husband’s 2018 death from Multiple Myeloma, she honored his memory through her blog Unshaken and completed her degree. She now lives in Western Washington with her children. Sarah Loudin Thomas – These Blue Mountains Sarah Loudin Thomas is the author of acclaimed novels, including "The Right Kind of Fool" (2021 Selah Book of the Year) and "Miracle in a Dry Season" (2015 INSPY Award). She is the director of Jan Karon’s Mitford Museum in Hudson, N.C., and lives in western North Carolina. Lynn Smith – Just Keep Going Lynn Smith has coached C-suite executives after anchoring for NBC, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News; she founded Lynn Smith Media & Communications. Host of the StrollerCoaster podcast, she lives in Georgetown, SC, with her family. Kerry Hasenbalg – The Way of Becoming Kerry Hasenbalg is a respected speaker, author, and spiritual director dedicated to faith renewal and emotional healing through Soul Care. As CEO of the Becoming Foundation, she leads retreats across faith, business, government, and the arts, with global ministry in over 50 countries. Melody Carlson – Once Upon a Christmas Carol Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than 250 books with sales of more than 7.5 million, including bestselling Christmas novellas and contemporary romances. Her novel "All Summer Long" became a Hallmark movie, and "The Happy Camper" premiered on UPtv in 2023. Irene Hannon – Out of Time Irene Hannon is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than 65 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. She is a three-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award, a member of RWA’s elite Hall of Fame, and has received a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews. Carrie Sheffield – Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness Carrie Sheffield is a columnist and broadcaster in Washington, D.C., with a master’s in public policy from Harvard and a B.A. from Brigham Young University. She is a member of the Harvard Christian Alumni Society, a 2018 William F. Buckley Award winner, and author of a memoir chronicling faith-fueled healing. #Christmas #StockingStuffers #ChristmasExtras #NewYorkTimes #BestSelling #Author #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#Recipes #Family #Hope #UnderneaththeTree #Cooking #Baking#Traditions 

GiGi Butler – The Secret Ingredient GiGi Butler is the founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, turning a passion for baking into a nationwide franchise after cleaning houses to pursue music dreams in Nashville. In her devotional, "The Secret Ingredient," she explores Jesus as the King of Hospitality, complete with family recipes. Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco – Living Fearless in Christ Hedieh Mirahmadi Falco is a former devout Muslim of over 20 years whose career in U.S. government and private counterterrorism was built on her Islamic faith and expertise. After a radical encounter where she heard Jesus call her name, she surrendered to Christ, discovering forgiveness, eternal security, and unshakable peace that now fuels her bold witness for the Gospel. Debbie Macomber – A Ferry Merry Christmas Debbie Macomber is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author with over 200 million books sold worldwide. Her novels celebrate family and hope, with 15  No. 1 bestsellers and over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times list. Işık Abla – 365-Day Devotional Heavenly Whispers Işık Abla, born in Istanbul and raised Muslim, fled abuse to the U.S. in 1996, where a supernatural encounter with Jesus transformed her life. An ordained minister with training from Yale, Harvard, and Israel, her broadcasts reach over 700 million globally. Dani Pettrey – Two Seconds Too Late Dani Pettrey is the bestselling author of the COASTAL GUARDIANS, CHESAPEAKE VALOR, and ALASKAN COURAGE series. She is a three-time Christy Award finalist and has won the National Readers’ Choice Award, Daphne du Maurier Award, HOLT Medallion, and Christian Retailing’s Best Award for suspense; she plots murder and mayhem from her home in Florida. Elizabeth Goddard – Perilous Tides Elizabeth Goddard is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 60 novels known for nail-biting suspense and simmering romance. "Hidden in the Night" concludes her gripping "Missing in Alaska" series. #Christmas #StockingStuffers #ChristmasExtras #NewYorkTimes #BestSelling #Author #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#Recipes #Family #Hope #UnderneaththeTree #Cooking #Baking#Traditions 

Saturday, December 6, 2025, Andrew Klavan – After That, The Dark Eden Gordon Media, NewsTalk 105.9 FM, and WMAL's "The All-American Book Club"  invite readers nationwide to a joyous Christmas Extravaganza virtual panel, where bestselling authors will gather to illuminate the profound intersections of faith, the Christmas season, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ. "As we deck the halls and gather with loved ones, let us remember that the true light of Christmas shines brightest in the manger – Jesus, the Savior who turns our brokenness into unbreakable hope," says Eden Gordon. "This panel celebrates stories of redemption and faith that remind us: in Him, every heart finds its home for the holidays." Andrew Klavan – After That, The Dark Andrew Klavan is the author of such internationally bestselling crime novels as "True Crime," filmed by Clint Eastwood, "Don’t Say A Word," filmed and starring Michael Douglas and "Empire of Lies." Stephen King called him "the most original novelist of crime and suspense since Cornell Woolrich." He has been nominated for the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award five times and has won twice. He has also won the Thumping Good Read Award from WH Smith and been nominated twice for the Bouchercon’s Anthony. His latest is "After That, The Dark." #Christmas #StockingStuffers #AndrewKlavan #NewYorkTimes #BestSelling #Author #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#ChristmasExtravaganza

Saturday, November 29, 2025, Debbie Macomber: "A Ferry Merry Christmas" & "Any Dream Will Do" Bestselling romance author Debbie Macomber has more than 200 million copies of her books in print. In her novels, Debbie brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Her novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Her latest novel, "A Ferry Merry Christmas," is a tale of holiday magic chronicling Avery and Reed Bond's as they decide to honor the memory of their grandmother by spending Christmas together. An unforeseen delay when mechanical failure strands Avery on a ferry in the middle of the Puget Sound becomes an unexpected blessing in disguise as Avery witnesses a Christmas miracle and Reed makes an unexpected connection while waiting for his sister's arrival.  #Christmas #StockingStuffers #DebbieMacomber #NewYorkTimes #BestSelling #Author #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#Recipes #Family 

Saturday, November 22, 2025, Brad Brandon: Across Nigeria Founder & CEO #christianpersecution Brad Brandon is the founder and CEO of Across Nigeria. Pastor Brad is a graduate of Concordia University. Since 2018, he has been actively serving in the foreign mission field. He serves predominantly in high-risk, highly persecuted areas like Northern Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. Through Pastor Brad and the Across Nigeria team, ground-breaking work is being done to bring the gospel into areas with the most intense opposition. His passion is to reach people in these areas with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to help persecuted Christians who live under the constant threat of violence because of their faith in Christ.   He is a skilled speaker and teacher. His years of serving in some of the most dangerous places on earth have made him highly sought after for churches, conferences, and as an interview guest. He is a frequent contributor for The Daily Wire and has articles featured in The Washington Stand, Christian Post, and The Washington Times.   #ChristianPersecution #November #WashingtonPolicyInstitute  #AllAmericanBook #AcrossNigeria #BradBrandon #Faith #Freedom #Faith

Mindy Grant: "Becoming Unbroken" Author Mindy Grant was raised in California's Central Valley. Her father served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam, where he suffered a serious injury that ended his military career. She moved to Western Washington with her husband, Corey, and their children in 2013. After Corey passed from Multiple Myeloma in 2018, Mindy rediscovered her passion for writing through her blog,  Unshaken, where she chronicled his cancer battle, their loss, and life afterward, fulfilling a promise to him to complete her degree and write a book. In 2023, Mindy earned her Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication from Liberty University and began writing her novel, "Becoming Unbroken." This fictional story, inspired by her own life experiences, follows Emmie, who, after losing her twin brother, Eli, embarks on a transformative cross-country road trip prompted by a letter from his best friend, exploring themes of grief, resilience, and stepping beyond one’s comfort zone.  #BecomingUnbroken #November #Veterans #MilitaryLegacy #MindyGrant #AllAmericanBook #Healing #Friendship #Faith #Freedom #Faith

John Kiyonaga: "Uninvited Valor – The Forsaken Soldiers of WWII: Based on the Epic True Story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team" Author John Kiyonaga draws on his own father’s experience serving with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a unit consisting entirely of Japanese-American enlisted soldiers and considered the military’s most decorated unit for its size and length of service. The unit fought in Italy and France, earning almost 9,500 Purple Hearts, 21 Medals of Honor, and eight Presidential Unit Citations. The unit is most famous for its rescue of the 221 men of 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry, 36th Infantry Division (known as the Lost Battalion) when it was surrounded by German forces in October 1944. Influenced by his Japanese-American father's service in the 442nd RCT, John expertly weaves fiction with history. "Uninvited Valor" is the story of men called into brotherhood and greatness by circumstances beyond their control, and their decision to risk everything for the country that has forsaken them. #MilitaryHistory #November #VeteransDay #Veterans #USArmy #JapaneseAmerican #Soldiers#AllAmericanBook  #Faith #Freedom #Faith #WorldWarII

Actress Shae Robins: Great American Christmas "A Christmas Prayer" Shae Robins is an actress with Great American Media and is known for her roles in "Masquerade Mix-Up," "Passport to Love," and her latest movie, "A Christmas Prayer," now streaming on Great American Pure Flix and available on Great American Family linear channels. "A Christmas Prayer" follows Natalie (played by Shae) as she begins to fulfill a little girl's Christmas prayer list secretly. Through the process, the children's book illustrator is inspired to create a new character that depicts how Jesus quietly works through everyday people to answer prayers.   #AChristmasPrayer #November #Gratitude #GreatAmericanChristmas #Harvest #GreatAmericanFamily #AllAmericanBook #ExclusivePremiere #Franklin #Tennessee  #Faith #Freedom #Faith

Irene Hannon "Out of Time" Irene Hannon is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 65 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. She is also a three-time winner of the RITA award – the “Oscar” of romance fiction – from Romance Writers of America and is a member of that organization’s elite Hall of Fame. Her latest book, "Out of Time," is part of the Undaunted Courage romantic suspense series and is available for pre-order now. In "Out of Time," a historical anthropologist and a sheriff have their hands full as they grapple with a century-old mystery, a hidden treasure, a dying language, and suspicious deaths on an isolated estate where danger seems to lurk in every shadow. Beset by danger, anthropologist Cara Tucker and sheriff Brad Adams must work together to try to untangle the clues of what's happening at an isolated estate in rural Missouri. But when the peril turns lethal, the situation takes on a new urgency, and their mission is clear: Find out who is behind the string of menacing incidents before the perpetrator strikes another deadly blow. A former communications executive with a Fortune 500 company, Irene left that world behind to write fiction full-time – and has never looked back. Her many other awards include National Readers’ Choice, Daphne du Maurier, Retailers' Choice, Booksellers’ Best, Carol, HOLT Medallion, and Reviewers’ Choice from RT Book Reviews magazine, which also honored her with a Career Achievement award for her entire body of work. In addition, she is a two-­time Christy award finalist. When not writing, she loves to sing, travel, hike, garden, cook, spend time with family, and go on impromptu dates with her own romantic hero. She and her husband make their home in Missouri. #OutofTime #October #BestSellingAuthor #IreneHannon #Fall #Missouri #AllAmericanBook #Suspense #Journalism  #Faith #Freedom #Faith

Amber Emily Smith: "The Girl on the Bathroom Floor" Amber Smith is a Christ follower, wife, and mother of four. In 2019, their family suffered a terrible loss when their three-year-old son, River, drowned. Since then, she has been on a mission to share her message of hope through suffering to a lost and broken world. She is a speaker, social media influencer, host of the "Arise with Amber" podcast, and Founder of the River Kelly Fund. Amber Emily Smith's first book, "The Girl on the Bathroom Floor," releases on October 14, 2025. The book is an invitation into the most vulnerable spaces of her life, behind the closed doors where she wrestled with the traumatic and heartbreaking death of their three-year-old son, River. Amber opens the door to the unseen pain and the relentless ache following his death, the countless tears shed in private, along with the soul-altering aftermath of a life forever changed. Amber offers her story of despair but not defeat to illustrate how grief does not have to separate you from hope or joy. She and her husband, Granger Smith, live on a little farm in central Texas with their children, London, Lincoln, and Maverick. #TheGirlontheBathroomFloor #Faith #Freedom #Faith #October #YourStoryIsNotOver #Healing #Fall #AllAmericanBook #HeartbreaktToHealing #AmberEmilySmith

Anne Sebba: "The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz" Anne Sebba is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (FRSL), a biographer, lecturer, journalist, former Reuters foreign correspondent, and author of 11 books for adults. She read History at King’s College London, and her first job was at the BBC World Services in the Arabic Department. Her latest book is "The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz: A Story of Survival." "The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz" recounts how German SS officers in charge of the notorious concentration camp decided an orchestra should be formed among the female prisoners in 1943. Almost 50 women and girls from 11 nations were drafted into a band that would play marching music to other inmates. While still living amid the most brutal and dehumanising of circumstances, they were made to give weekly concerts for Nazi officers, and individual members were sometimes summoned to give solo performances of an officer’s favourite piece of music. In "The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz,"  award-winning historian Anne Sebba traces tangled questions of deep moral complexity with sensitivity and care. Before that, she wrote "Ethel Rosenberg: An American Tragedy" (2021 publication and film rights sold to Miramax). Her book about Paris from 1939 to 49 through women’s eyes, "Les Parisiennes: How the Women of Paris Lived, Loved and Died in the 1940’s," published in 2016, was called "a standout social history" by Booklist and was a winner of the Franco-British Society prize.   #TheWomensOrchestraofAuschwitz #History #Faith #Freedom #Faith #October #WorldWarII #ConcertPianist #Fall #AllAmericanBook #BestSellingAuthor #AnneSebba

Kimberley Woodhouse: "A Song in the Dark" Kim Woodhouse is a devoted wife and mother, and a third-generation Liszt student. She has passed down her love of music and the arts to hundreds of students over the years, recorded three albums, and appeared at over 2,000 venues to more than a million people. Her quick wit, enthusiasm, and positive outlook through difficult circumstances have gained her audiences at conferences, retreats, churches, military functions, and seminars all over the country. Her latest novel, "A Song in the Dark," is available now. "A Song in the Dark" is set against the simmering backdrop of the impending World War II, when blind virtuoso pianist Chaisley Frappier embarks on a concert tour through a rapidly changing Europe despite the dangers. When she learns that Hitler’s escalating regime of injustice is targeting other disabled people, Chaisley realizes she is in a prime position to help those who are threatened reach safety. But the Führer’s growing fascination with the celebrated musician endangers her undercover mission and forces her to walk a tightrope between her fame and her calling. It's a stirring story of fighting for hope, love, and justice amid the tumultuous European continent on the brink of war. The Woodhouse family’s story has been on the front page of newspapers, in magazines, articles, medical journals, and most famously featured on ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Kim has been writing seriously for more than 20 years. Now, she is a best-selling author of more than two dozen books, with more on the way. She has won The Carol Award, The Reader’s Choice Award, The Holt Medallion, and has finaled in the Selah Awards and the Spur Awards. Kimberley has been married to her incredible husband for 29 years and counting, and they have two married adult children. #ASongintheDark #History #Faith #Freedom #Faith #October #WorldWarII #ConcertPianist #Fall #AllAmericanBook #BestSellingAuthor #KimberleyWoodhouse

Lynn Smith Lynn Smith has coached hundreds of C-suite executives through their biggest communication challenges. After anchoring for NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News, she founded Lynn Smith Media & Communications, where she helps leaders transform fear into fuel for success. Through the popular parenting podcast StrollerCoaster by Munchkin (the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world), Lynn bridges the worlds of executive leadership and skills that she wanted to be sure our children learned in the classroom and not the boardroom. Her latest project is the children's book "Just Keep Going," which equips young readers with tools to develop resilience. She lives with her husband, two sons, and dog, Captain, in Georgetown, South Carolina. #JustKeepGoing #Children #Author #NationalReadABookDay #Faith #Freedom #Faith #September #GreatAmericanMedia #GreatAmericanPureFlix #GreatAmericanFamily #Fall #AllAmericanBook

Sarah Loudin Thomas, "These Blue Mountains" With more than 135,000 copies of her books sold, Sarah Loudin Thomas continues to captivate readers with her masterful storytelling and rich historical detail. In her newest novel, These Blue Mountains, Thomas crafts an unforgettable tale of mystery, love, and the enduring power of hope, set against the backdrop of 1930s North Carolina. German pianist Hedda Schlagel’s world crumbled when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1933, the discovery of Fritz’s name on an American monument to German POWs in Asheville, North Carolina, propels her across the ocean to reclaim his body and bring closure to his ailing mother. But when Fritz’s casket reveals the remains of a woman who died under mysterious circumstances, Hedda finds herself drawn into a web of long-buried secrets. Local deputy Garland Jones thought he’d left the dark chapter of Fritz Meyer’s burial behind. The unexpected arrival of Hedda, a captivating and long-suffering woman, forces him to confront how much of the truth he really knows. As they work together to uncover the identity of the woman in the casket and unravel Fritz’s fate, time is running out. And as Adolf Hitler rises to power in Germany, Hedda fears she’ll be forced to return home without answers or resolution to the ghosts of her past. Join Appalachian author Sarah Loudin Thomas as she weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and a woman caught between two countries.  #WorldWarII # #Author #Faith #Freedom #Faith #September  #Fall #AllAmericanBook #AmericanHistory #WarHistory #NorthCarolina

Gabrielle Meyer, "Every Hour until Then" Gabrielle Meyer lives in central Minnesota on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing fictional stories inspired by real people, places, and events. Her novel "Every Hour until Then" is a thrilling time-crossing romance filled with intrigue and danger, following Kathryn as she uncovers the mystery of Jack the Ripper in 1888 London and navigates the tensions of 1938 World War II Washington, D.C. She is a Christy Award-winner and ECPA bestselling author of the Timeless series. "I don't want our current generations to forget about our past," Meyer told Eden Gordon Hill. "I think that the easiest way to take down a nation is to forget the past, and to take away any pride or patriotism that we have in our Founding Fathers. I think they were all human, and they all made mistakes. They also did some incredible, amazing things for our country and for the world." #NeverForget #911 #NewYorkTimes #BestSelling #Author #Faith #Freedom #Faith #September #GreatAmericanMedia #Fall #Patriotism #AllAmericanBook

Danica McKellar, "I Love You 100," is a New York Times bestselling author of 11 books. Danica McKellar is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, including "Goodnight Numbers," "Ten Magic Butterflies," and the groundbreaking math books for middle school and high school readers, including "Math Doesn't Suck" and "Kiss My Math." She is a summa cum laude graduate of UCLA with a degree in mathematics and is well known for her acting roles on "The Wonder Years," "The West Wing," and multiple television movies for Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, and now Great American Channel Family. She was also a quarterfinalist on "Dancing with the Stars." She lives with her family in Los Angeles. Discover more about her mission to encourage girls to love math at McKellarMath.com. Her newest book, "I Love You 100," is a charming picture book that counts off all the reasons a mother loves her son. Danica stars in the upcoming Great American Family harvest-themed movie "Grounded in Love," which premieres on Saturday, September 27 at 9/8c or streaming on Pure Flix. "Engagement Plan" and "Harvest Homecoming" round out the new fall movies debuting in September on Great American Media and Great American Pure Flix. #DanicaMcKellar #NewYorkTimes #BestSelling #Author #NationalReadABookDay #Faith #Freedom #Faith #September #GreatAmericanMedia #GreatAmericanPureFlix #GreatAmericanFamily #GroundedinLove #Fall #AllAmericanBook

Kate Angelo, "Girl Lost," Best-selling Romantic Suspense Author Bestselling and award-winning author Kate Angelo once sold a lion to a circus in Shreveport after her mom realized lions weren’t great house pets. Growing up, she was a bookworm, dog groomer, exotic pet wrangler, horse trainer, cowgirl, and teenage pool shark. After aging out of foster care, she cultivated her inner computer nerd and worked as a web programmer, but during a visit to Australia, she encountered Jesus and left the corporate world to pursue a life in ministry. She is an author, minister, and public speaker from Southwest Missouri who works alongside her husband, championing stronger marriages and families. She serves as Vice President and co-founder of their nonprofit, Vanguard Marriage & Family Advocates. And as mom to five adult children, she’s fluent in both sarcasm and eye rolls. Kate is a coffee addict, tech enthusiast, productivity guru, expert knitter, summer fanatic, prayer warrior, dog lover, avid reader, and a big-time klutz – just ask her doctor. #GirlLost #FosterCare #WomeninLeadership #Suspense #Faith #Freedom #Faith #AdventurousWomen #August #Summer #LazyHazyDaysofSummer

Elizabeth Goddard is the PW, ECPA, and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of over 60 novels, including the Missing in Alaska and Rocky Mountain Courage series. Her books have sold more than 1.5 million copies. She is a Christy Award, Carol Award and Reader's Choice Award winner and a Daphne du Maurier Award and HOLT Medallion finalist. When she's not writing, she loves spending time with her family, traveling to find inspiration for her next book, and serving with her husband in ministry. #PerilousTides #WomeninLeadership #Suspense #Faith #Freedom #Faith #AdventurousWomen #August #Summer 

Dr. Susan Michael, "Encounter the 3D Bible: How to Read the Bible So It Comes to Life," President of International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA (ICEJ USA) For more than 45 years, Susan has pioneered the development of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem in the United States and around the world. She currently serves as the ministry’s USA President and is a member of the ICEJ’s international Board of Directors. Susan is the author of "Encounter the 3D Bible: How to Read the Bible so It Comes to Life," "Antisemitism: What Every Christian Needs to Know and How to Counter It," and "Every Generation’s Story: 75 Years of American Christian Engagement with Israel." Recently honored as a 2023 Christian Woman of Distinction by She Leads America and the U.S. House of Representatives, Susan joins other notable leaders such as Gov. Kristi Noem, Dr. Alveda King, and Virginia’s Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears to have received the distinction. She was also included in the Israel Allies Foundation’s recently released annual listing of Israel’s top 50 Christian Allies from various denominations and church networks around the globe.  #WomeninLeadership #Israel #TheBible #Faith #Freedom #Faith #AdventurousWomen #August #Summer

Lynette Eason, "Final Approach," Best-selling and Award-winning Author Lynette Eason is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 60 books. Her books have appeared on the USA TODAY, Publishers Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and Parable bestseller lists. She has won numerous awards, including the Carol, the Selah, the Golden Scroll and more. Her novel, "Her Stolen Past" was made into a movie for the Lifetime Movie Network. Lynette teaches at writing conferences all over the country and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and Faith, Hope, and Love.  #WomeninLeadership #Suspense #Faith #Freedom #Faith #AdventurousWomen #August #Summer

Kerry Hasenbalg, "The Way of Becoming: 12 Practices for a Thriving Soul," Leader in Soul Care, Speaker, Author, Spiritual Director Kerry Hasenbalg is a respected speaker, writer, and spiritual director, passionate about soul care and guiding teams and individuals toward faith renewal and emotional healing. Her gift is teaching people how to find the patterns of God’s movements in their lived experiences. As CEO of the BECOMING Foundation and co-founder of the BECOMING Academy, she leads transformative retreats for individuals, couples, and leaders across diverse fields, including faith, business, government, and the arts. Her life and work have taken her to more than 50 countries, meeting high-ranking officials and supporting the vulnerable and underserved. Kerry lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Scott, and their four children.  #WomeninLeadership #Patriotism #Faith #Freedom #Faith #AdventurousWomen #August #Summer

Kimberly Heckler: A Woman of Firsts: Margaret Heckler, Political Trailblazer In this timely and compelling debut, Kimberly Heckler – daughter-in-law of trailblazing Congresswoman Margaret Heckler – brings to life the extraordinary journey of the only woman in American history to achieve the political "triple crown": serving in Congress, a presidential cabinet, and as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. A guest on C-SPAN’s Book TV and other national media, Kimberly has also lectured at Harvard, Boston College, and Rutgers. Her deeply researched and passionately told biography has earned praise from Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Patricia Harrison, Congressman Rich Hudson, Senator Ed Markey, among others, and continues to inspire important conversations around bipartisan leadership, women’s rights, and the role of public service. Kimberly is a member of the Library of Congress Women’s History and Gender Studies Group and the Authors Guild. A Woman of Firsts: Margaret Heckler, Political Trailblazer is more than a biography – it is a deeply human portrait of perseverance. Born the unwanted daughter of Irish immigrants during the Great Depression, Margaret Heckler transformed early rejection and hardship into a groundbreaking political career. Guided by her faith, she became one of only 12 women in Congress in 1967, authored the Equal Credit Opportunity Act that gave women the right to credit and credit cards in their names, co-sponsored Title IX, and redefined national healthcare policy with The Heckler Report, which for the first time exposed racial health disparities in America. The book also offers a rare view into the behind-the-scenes world of American politics where Heckler rubbed shoulders with leaders from Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson to Ronald Reagan. The story details the 1960s-1980s experiences of a woman who successfully broke the glass ceiling, entering rooms where few women had been invited before. In a polarized world desperate for heroes, Margaret Heckler is one to remember. #AMERICANA #AMERICA250 #America #WorldWar2 #WASP #WomeninLeadership #Patriotism #Faith #Freedom #Faith 

Jennifer Strickland: I Am a Woman Jen is an author, TEDx speaker, former model, and the founder of U R More, a ministry that teaches people their worth in God’s eyes. She is also the creator of Let’s Write, a program that helps authors finish their books so they can impact lives with their work. Jen has written eight books and studies teaching women and girls their true worth, including Girl Perfect, More Beautiful Than You Know, Beautiful Lies, 21 Myths (Even Good) Girls Believe About Sex, and her new book, I Am a Woman. She holds a master’s degree in Writing and Literature and a bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism. For 15 years, Jen worked worldwide as a print, runway, and commercial model. She lived in several European countries and got an inside look at one of the most glamorized industries in the world. Today, she uses her experience as a model, knowledge of Scripture, and love for young women to expose the lies of the media and teach them to see themselves in God’s eyes.   #AMERICANA #American  #IAMWoman #Faith #Patriotism #Family #MelaniaTrump

Carrie Sheffield, Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness. Carrie Sheffield is a columnist and broadcaster in Washington, D.C. She earned a master’s in public policy from Harvard University, concentrating in business policy. She earned a B.A. in communications at Brigham Young University and completed a Fulbright fellowship in Berlin. She managed municipal credit risk at Goldman Sachs and rated healthcare bonds at Moody’s Investors Service. Carrie later researched for American Enterprise Institute scholar Edward Conard and served as Warren Brookes Journalism Fellow at Competitive Enterprise Institute. While serving as executive director for Generation Opportunity, a project of Americans For Prosperity, she spoke at the U.S. Senate alongside key senators in favor of landmark tax reforms passed by Congress in 2017. Carrie is a member of the Harvard Christian Alumni Society, The National Press Club and the Society of Professional Journalists. She is a 2018 winner of the William F. Buckley Awards by America’s Future Foundation, is listed in Maverick PAC’s “Future 40” 2019 class of influential young conservatives and named a Most Inspiring New Yorker by Bumble, a social connection app with more than 55 million global users. Carrie is also the author of a new memoir, Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness. #AMERICANA #AMERICA250 #CarrieSheffield #MotorhomeProphecies #Trump #Patriotism 

Jane Hampton Cook: Commentator, author of Why the 4th of July? Jane Hampton Cook is an award-winning author of 18 books, a national media commentator, columnist, a former White House communication staffer, and a presidential historian. Her passion is to inspire patriotism through her writings, historical scholarship, and TV appearances. A contributor to GenealogyBank.com, Jane has been a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel, WMAL, and has appeared on CBN, CNN, BBC, SKY News, CNBC, and other media outlets. She was a historical consultant for the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission in 2019-20. Cook writes kids’ books that spark patriotism and curiosity about America’s history. Her Revolutionary Readers for America’s 250th series includes Why the 4th of July?, teaching kids about the nation’s founding, and My American Flag and America the Beautiful, celebrating symbols like the flag and patriotic songs. The Pledge to the Flag and My Country ‘Tis of Thee explore beloved traditions, featuring diverse kids. What’s True about the Red, White, and Blue? highlights heroes like George Washington and Martin Luther King, Jr., tying red, white, and blue to virtues like bravery, justice, and valor. #AMERICANA #AMERICA250 #FOURTHOFJULY #JaneHamptonCook #KidsReading #Patriotism 

Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse,"An Unexpected Grace" Tracie Peterson is the bestselling author of more than 100 novels, both historical and contemporary, with more than 6 million copies sold. She has won the ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Her avid research resonates in her many bestselling series. Tracie and her family make their home in Montana. Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than 40 fiction and nonfiction books. Kim and her incredible husband of 30-plus years live in Colorado, where they play golf together, spend time with their kids and grandkids, and research all the history around them. In An Unexpected Grace, Parker Bennett returns home after a decade away with a traveling troupe to perform a play based on Uncle Tom’s Cabin at the Kalispell Opera House. Parker has relished his life on the road, but being home awakens long-buried emotions when he encounters his first love, Johanna St. John. He can’t help but wonder if there might still be a place for him in her heart. Widowed for three years, Johanna devotes all her time to a demanding toddler, an injured father, and a successful millinery business. After the loss of her husband, she desires to move on, but reconnecting with her past love leaves her unsure of what lies ahead. Both committed to God’s distinct calling on their lives, Johanna and Parker struggle to see how their futures can unite, and when strange things start happening around town, their second chance at a life together seems more unlikely than ever. #allamericanbookclub #JUNE  #Faith #BestSelling #Authors #TraciePeterson #KimberleyWoodhouse #AnUnexpectedGrace  #Faith #Family #Freedom #SummerReading #FaithandFood #June

Dana Mentink "Fire Mountain" Award-Winning Author  Dana Mentink is a USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author. She's written more than 40 mystery and suspense novels for Love Inspired Suspense, Revell, and Poisoned Pen Press. She is honored to have received two ACFW Carol Awards, a Holt Medallion Award, and a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award. In "Fire Mountain," long-haul trucker Kit Garrido wakes up in her crashed big rig under the shadow of a threatening volcano, unable to recall what happened or why she's suddenly in possession of someone's baby. Fiercely independent, she has to admit that perhaps this time she could use a little help. As the threat of eruption grows, former cop Cullen Landry refuses to leave his cabin in the evacuation area, which is why he's the only one left who can help Kit escape the crumpled cab of her truck. He doesn't want to get tangled up in the mystery of the beautiful woman with an abandoned infant, but when he sees the bullet hole in the windshield and the bloody handprint on the interior, he realizes that he's in this thing, like it or not. When two armed men with ill intent approach, the race is on to stay alive, discover the truth, and find the baby's missing mother – all while a deadly mountain rains fire from above.   #allamericanbookclub #JUNE #Suspense #USATODAY #AwardWinning #Author  #Faith #Family #Freedom #SummerReading #FaithandFood

GiGi Butler, Founder of GiGi's Cupcakes, "The Secret Ingredient" As a young child, GiGi knew that if she wanted to succeed, she had to work hard and offer a service that people wanted to buy. At age 7, she sold eggs out of her little red wagon to neighbors. At age 15, she bought cleaning supplies and started a cleaning service out of her rural California home. When she moved to Nashville at 19, she had her heart set on becoming a country music star. Cleaning houses by day to support herself for over a decade, she realized that God had other plans for her. If she couldn't be a successful singer, she decided she would grow a business that she could be proud of. An extraordinary baker throughout her life, she decided to open a cupcake shop with all the money she could pull together. With the help and support of her family, she was able to open her first store in a prime Nashville location. The news of her cupcakes spread quickly, and the franchise became a huge success. Now, in "The Secret Ingredient," GiGi reveals how her failure led her to explore her passion for baking and how she became a successful businesswoman. With spunk, humor, and insight, she weaves her hard-won wisdom and business acumen into the fun, fascinating, and instructive stories of her life. Each inspirational chapter concludes with treasured family recipes, desserts, and other savory favorites. GiGi can also discuss her upcoming devotional that shares the importance Jesus Christ holds as the KING of hospitality in our lives. Through the new devotional, GiGi will take readers step-by-step through stories where Christ opened Himself up in "hospitable" ways to ordinary people and how we can do the same. The devotional will also include new recipes from the Queen of Cupcakes. #allamericanbookclub #JUNE #Food #Faith #SecretIngredient #GigiButler  #Faith #Family #Freedom #SummerReading #FaithandFood

Ricky Dickson, One Scoop at a Time: Stories & Lessons From Fear to Faith   Ricky Dickson, Former CEO & President of Blue Bell Creameries Ricky Dickson, retired CEO and President of Blue Bell Creameries, graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in marketing and journalism. He began his career with Blue Bell in 1981 as a territory manager in Dallas. In 1992, Ricky was named assistant Dallas/Fort Worth division manager. Ricky was eventually named general sales manager in 2003 and moved to Brenham. In 2010, he was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing and was also appointed to serve as a director on the Blue Bell Board of Directors. In 2017, he was promoted to company president, and in 2019, he was elected CEO and President of Blue Bell Creameries. In 2024, Ricky received the International Dairy Foods Association Laureate Award for his significant and prolonged contributions to the development and growth of dairy. He was also inducted into the Dairy Products Institute of Texas Hall of Fame. In "One Scoop at a Time: Stories & Lessons From Fear to Faith," Ricky invites you into an intimate look at his relationship with God as he navigated challenges and sought growth both in his personal life and as a leader. Lighthearted and filled with Ricky’s humor and wisdom, grab your ice cream as Ricky shares his journey from fear to faith. "Faith seems easy until it's hard," Ricky Dickson said. "'One Scoop at a Time,' and my interview with Eden, recounts my journey to discover how to find God's peace, even in the middle of life's storms. I'm honored to share this time-tested knowledge with her listeners."   #allamericanbookclub #JUNE #Food #Faith #IceCream  #Faith #Family #Freedom #SummerReading #FaithandFood

Sarah Doran is a U.S. Army aviation veteran, author, and homeschooling mama.  Creating engaging, educational children's literature to authentically honor and represent military families is her goal and passion as an author.  Sarah's memories of growing up as a military child and her service in the Army as a Blackhawk helicopter mechanic and crew chief inspire her stories. The Peppered Sky (2023), Sarah's first children's book, recently won the 2025 Eric Hoffer da Vinci Eye Award, the 2024 American Legacy Book Award Finalist, and the 2023 Best Book Award Finalist.  Sarah's second title, Sleeping Giants (2024), was recently published and highlights the work of military women in aviation, Army helicopters, and the imagination and resiliency of military children.  Sarah's military service includes two deployments, one in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2009-2010) and one in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (2011-2012) as part of the 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood/Cavazos, Texas.  Sarah hopes to continue writing and publishing children's books to positively reflect military family life across military branches and open a window of opportunity for readers with curiosity about the Armed Forces. #allamericanbookclub #May #MilitaryAppreciation #UnitedStatesArmy #Faith #Family #Freedom #ArmyAviation #MilitaryKids #MilitarySpouse #Veteran   

Gary Sinise, Gary Sinise Foundation, Memorial Day Special & Remembering Mac Sinise. Gary Sinise’s stage, film, and television career has spanned more than four decades. In 1974, at 18 years old, he co-founded Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Twenty years later, for his performance as Lt. Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump, he received nominations for Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Academy Awards, and earned the Best Supporting Actor Award from the National Board of Review and the Commander's Award from the Disabled American Veterans. Other film credits include Apollo 13, Ransom, Snake Eyes, Impostor, The Green Mile, Mission to Mars, and The Human Stain. For over 40 years, Gary has stood as an advocate on behalf of America’s service members. It began in the early ‘80s, supporting local Vietnam veterans groups in the Chicago area, and into the ‘90s, when his portrayal of Lt. Dan formed an enduring connection with service members throughout the military community as he worked on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans organization, which he continues to actively support today. In 2011, to expand upon his efforts, he established the Gary Sinise Foundation with a mission to serve and honor America’s defenders, veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, and those in need. The foundation remains committed to finding new and exciting ways to give back to those who sacrifice for our nation, and encourages others to do the same. #allamericanbookclub  #MAY #MemorialDay #MilitarySpouse #Veteran #MilitaryAppreciation #GarySiniseFoundation #Faith #Family #Freedom #MacSinise #Music #Resurrection #Revival

Kim “KC” Campbell is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel who served for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damaged airplane after an intense close air support mission in Baghdad. As a senior military leader, Kim has led hundreds of Airmen both at home and abroad in deployed locations and enabled them to succeed in their missions. She has experience leading complex organizations and driving cultural change. Kim knows what it takes to be a successful leader, to inspire and empower high-performing teams to achieve success. Kim is a distinguished graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. As a Marshall Scholar, she earned an MBA from the University of London and a Master of Arts in International Security Studies from the University of Reading in England. Kim’s Air Force assignments include leadership roles as a Group Commander, responsible for over 1,000 Air Force personnel in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Kim also served as the Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, advising the number three civilian official in the Department of Defense on national security and defense policy formulation. She has also served as the Air Force Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, a pre-eminent think tank promoting international leadership and engagement. Most recently, Kim served as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. Kim is a sought-after keynote speaker, sharing her inspirational story with business and corporate audiences about a life-changing combat experience while weaving in lessons about leadership, vulnerability, and courage. Kim’s remarkable story demonstrates how leading with courage builds deeper relationships, inspires loyalty, and enables teams to perform at their best. #allamericanbookclub #May  #MilitaryAppreciation #UnitedStatesAirForce #Faith #Family #Freedom #FighterPilot #KillerChick #MilitarySpouse #Veteran

Jason Redman is a retired Navy Lieutenant who spent 11 years as an enlisted Navy SEAL and almost 10 years as a SEAL officer. Redman served multiple deployments throughout Central and South America pre-9/11 and Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11. On September 13, 2007, outside of Fallujah, Iraq, Lt. Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire, and he was severely wounded in the ensuing firefight. While recovering at Bethesda Naval Medical Center, Redman authored and hung a bright orange sign on his door, which became known as the Sign on the Door and became a national statement and symbol for wounded warriors everywhere. After completing 21 years, Redman retired from the Navy, and in 2013, he launched a speaking and coaching company that focuses on inspirational presentations on leadership, teamwork, and the “Overcome Mindset.” Today, he helps individuals, companies, and teams to “GET OFF THE X” ™ from “Life Ambushes.” Redman additionally provides workshops, online programs, executive coaching, and business consulting to businesses worldwide, and group coaching through his "Pointman for Life” and “GET OFF THE X" training and coaching programs. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir The Trident, along with his second book, Overcome, an Amazon bestseller. His latest release, Mission: Invincible Marriage: A Powerful Autobiographical Account with a Self-Help Approach to Marriage, Build a Stronger Relationship Now, is available now. He lives with his family in Virginia. #allamericanbookclub #militaryappreciationmonth #may #navyseal #Faith #Family #Freedom 

Ed Rush, U.S. Marine Corps 950 miles an hour. Now that’s fast. But it’s not nearly as fast as Ed Rush flew in his combat career as a decorated F-18 pilot, which included over 50 combat missions and two tours to Iraq. While in the Marines, Ed served as one of the country’s leading instructors on aerial dog fighting and recently worked as a key player in the development of the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Ed is a sought-after speaker, bringing his dynamic gifts to the stage in engaging ways that make his clients look great. Ed also serves as the “secret weapon” that over 300 companies have brought in “through the back door” to help them increase profit and decrease waste, consulting them with honesty and effectiveness. After two combat tours to Iraq, Ed left full-time active duty to speak, write, and share a message that will change the world. He has achieved all of this despite possessing a below-average intelligence (case in point: Ed failed Kindergarten). Ed Rush is a decorated Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot. At the height of his career, he was the #1 instructor in the Marine Corps for 1-against-1 dogfighting and was instrumental in the training development for the new F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. Ed has flown close to 2,000 tactical aircraft hours, with over 50 missions in combat for which he was awarded an Air Medal. He has flown everything from small trainers to Mach 2 fighters, including T-34, T-2, A-4, H-1, F/A-18, F-5, and MiG-21. He also flew and beat a Russian-made MiG-29 in a training mission. The lessons Ed learned in the cockpit are instrumental and provide the content basis for much of his consulting and speaking. Check out his latest book, God Talks: How to Have a Friendship with God (Even if You’ve Made a Million Mistakes). Ed’s books and expertise have been featured on CBS, FOX, ABC, and NBC.   #allamericanbookclub #MAY #MILITARYAPPRECIATION #Faith #Family #Freedom #BestSellingAuthor #TOPGUN #USMC #MEMORIALDAY

Charles Martin is a New York Times bestselling author of 16 previous novels, including his most recent, 'The Record Keeper.' His work is available in 35+ languages. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their three sons. His upcoming book, The Keeper, released April 1, 2025. The Keeper is the electrifying fourth installment in the acclaimed Murphy Shepherd series. Combining the edge-of-your-seat action of James Patterson with the heart-wrenching emotion of Colleen Hoover, this gripping tale plunges readers into a high-stakes race against time.   When Murphy Shepherd loses his mentor, Bones, he’s left to carry the torch of their mission to rescue the lost and fight the evil forces behind human trafficking. But the stakes soar to unimaginable heights when Murphy’s longtime friend, Vice President Aaron Ashley, faces a devastating crisis: his three daughters have been abducted, leaving behind a blood-soaked crime scene. With no clues, no leads, and a shadowy network pulling the strings, Murphy and his team are the only hope to save them.   As he navigates a labyrinth of political intrigue and global danger, Murphy must confront the harsh realities of love, sacrifice, and what it truly means to fight for freedom. But can he stop the ruthless forces threatening not just the Ashley family, but countless lives around the world?   Equal parts tender love story and heart-pounding thriller, The Keeper is an unflinching exploration of the cost of justice and the boundless power of love to transform even the darkest corners of humanity. #allamericanbookclub #EASTER #APRIL #TheKeeper  #Faith #Family #Freedom #NewYorkTimes #BestSellingAuthor #CharlesMartin

Great American Media President & CEO Bill Abbott Bill Abbott is President and Chief Executive Officer of Great American Media, home to the portfolio of family-friendly brands, including linear TV networks, Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living; streaming service Great American Pure Flix, and two FAST channels, Great American Adventures and Pure Flix. Great American Family is the company’s flagship network and features original holiday movies, rom-coms, and classic series celebrating faith, family, and country.  Over the past twelve months, the network has been the fastest-growing channel on TV. A veteran in the television industry with over 30 years of experience, Abbott previously served as president & CEO of Crown Media Family Networks, the parent company of Hallmark Channel. #allamericanbookclub #EASTER #APRIL #FaithContent  #Faith #Family #Freedom #GreatAmericanMedia #GreatAmericanFamily #GreatAmericanPureFlix #PureFlix #TheLastSupper #JustInTime #WhenHopeCalls

A longtime journalist, Adele Malpass serves as President of the Daily Caller Foundation. With a background in local reporting, Malpass has long championed the core tenets of American journalism—pursuing facts, holding power accountable, and defending free speech. After earning a master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International Affairs and Public Policy, she worked in politics, serving on Capitol Hill and later as an analyst for the Senate Budget Committee. Malpass went on to roles at CNBC, the Republican Platform Committee in 2012, and as chairwoman of the Manhattan Republican Party. In 2016, as county chair during the Trump campaign, she helped organize key events and delegate appointments for the Trump family at the RNC. She later became a national political reporter at RealClearPolitics before stepping into her current role at the Daily Caller. “The media is at a  turning point,” she told Independent Women's Forum. “What’s happened is polarization and an unholy alliance between big tech, the Democratic Party, media, and, as we now know, the government. Those four together have aligned in a way that we’ve never seen before in our history.”    #allamericanbookclub #EASTER #APRIL #ChristianCommunications  #Faith #Family #Freedom #TheDailyCallerFoundation  #FaithDrivenMedia