Lenten Author Series

Get to know a different author each Sunday!

Come hear talented storytellers present their work, and engage in a Q&A session with each one.

The featured authors hail both locally and nationally, and represent a diverse array of works for all ages including fiction, non-fiction, Christian, secular, and more.

To attend, RSVP for the Zoom link using the form. The Zoom link will be emailed to you the Saturday prior by 4 p.m. The link will be active for all six author sessions.

For More information or questions, contact Glenys Nellist, event organizer: glenysnellist@gmail.com

GLENYS NELLIST
Sunday, February 21

Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England.

The author of more than twenty children's books, including the bestselling 'Twas the Evening of Christmas, The Wonder That is You, and the popular series Love Letters from God, Snuggle Time, and Little Mole, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world.

Catch Glenys on February 21 when she will be presenting her newest book, Twas the Morning of Easter.

Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David.

DORENA WILLIAMSON
Sunday, February 28

Dorena Williamson loves the power of story and writes children’s books that adults need too.

She is the author of ColorFull, ThoughtFull, and GraceFull, children's books that feature diverse ethnicity and shape perspective on race, disability, and homelessness.

She is the co-planter of multiracial Strong Tower Bible Church in Nashville, and a leader with Be the Bridge.

She is married to Dr. Chris Williamson and they have four children.

DONNA FOWLER-MARCHANT
Sunday, March 7

Donna L. Fowler-Marchant is the author of Mothers in Israel: Methodist Beginnings Through the Eyes of Women and a Methodist minister currently appointed to a circuit just outside London.

A graduate of Meredith College, a women's liberal arts college, Duke University Divinity School, and Wesley Theological Seminary, her interests include exploring women's roles in early Methodist history and highlighting their stories so contemporary people can discover their relevance today.

In addition to writing and delivering thousands of sermons, she maintains a regular blog called “Travels With Wesley” as well as a Facebook page and an Instagram account of the same name. This is her first book.

JULIE BALLANTYNE BROWN
Sunday, March 14

Julie Ballantyne Brown grew up in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan. She and her husband, Marty, have three sons: Zachary, Anthony, and Andrew.

Besides writing, Julie loves to participate in community theater and is a proud history and genealogy nerd. She also plays a mean game of Words With Friends.

One day, she will live in London.

Come hear Julie present her recent YA adventure novel, Traveler.

Visit her on Facebook at Julie Ballantyne Brown- Author.

BETH ANNE NIEMELA
Sunday, March 21

Beth Anne Niemela was born in Detroit, Michigan. Her love of her hometown and state come through in her writing. She’s a longtime resident of Dearborn, Michigan where she works in the city government. She lives with the youngest of her three children, and her dog and cat.

Her writing revolves around complicated and flawed Irish-American characters. She has two more novels awaiting publication.

When she’s not writing or at her day job, she enjoys genealogy, gardening, and spending time in Michigan’s beautiful outdoors.

Overheard in Suki's Diner is her first novel.

ROGER HUTCHISON
Sunday, March 28

Roger Hutchison is the Director of Christian Formation and Parish Life at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston.

An artist who paints with children/adults in a variety of contexts, he is the author of several books including The Very Best Day and Faces: A Love Story.

It’s Roger’s ambition to use art, color, and poetic language to communicate love and promote healing and hope in today’s hurting world.

Roger lives with his family outside of Houston, Texas.