MEET OUR AUTHORS
Bonnie Manning
Tekoa Manning is an award-winning author of Christian fiction, apologetics, devotionals, poetry, and children’s books. Known for powerful titles such as Polishing Jade, Walter: The Homeless Man, and Satan Unmasked, her writing explores healing, identity, faith, and the unseen realm with depth, compassion, and hope.
A dream enthusiast, former counselor, publisher, and founder of Manning the Gate Publishing, Tekoa draws from her personal journey through chronic illness, adversity, and restoration to encourage readers facing their own challenges. Her work reflects a passion for authentic storytelling, spiritual growth, and finding beauty in unexpected places.
Tekoa lives on Florida’s Space Coast with her husband and enjoys painting, thrift shopping, writing, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
“Writing to heal the heart, awaken the spirit, and unmask the unseen.”
Landra Kerekes was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Her love for Jesus and His Word permeated every area of her life and was the foundation of all her relationships. To know Landra was to know Jesus. Despite her great trials and pain, she brought love, joy, and encouragement to countless people. She wanted the Lord to use every single part of her life for His glory, and He did. Landra ministered (and continues to do so) through her books, artwork, poetry, care giving, teaching, and counseling. May her memory be a blessing.
Landra Kerekes
Author, teacher, friend and mentor to many.
Birth--June 13, 1972
Death--October 9, 2022
Angela Noe
Angela Baumann Noe is a singer, song-writer, pianist who loves to lead worship with a Messianic foundation. She has four children and one little angel and also has 7 grand-children and one little grand-angel. Noe resides in northern Alabama. While she was home-schooling her children she began to teach to other small groups and assemblies.
Angela attends several Torah observant congregations. She enjoys leading worship, joining in discussions, and teaching Hebrew rooted studies. After holding a women’s retreat Noe was encouraged by many to publish the material she shared, now found in Adorning the Bride, Reflecting the Stones of the Breastplate.
Dr. Deb Gold
Dr. Deborah Gold is an author and motivational empowerment coach in the field of Trauma recovery. She has been a practicing behavioral therapist since 1990. Getting her PhD. In Psychology in 1999. Dr. Gold also has a bachelor’s degree in theology. She is a Bible teacher and a sought-after national conference speaker. Her wit and humor have given her an edge in driving home the difficult truths with the ability to laugh at herself while providing the opportunity for others to recover and heal. Her message is one of redemption and hope.
Londa Hayden
Londa Hayden is a native Texan and an award-winning author who studied music at East Texas Baptist University. She has worked in music therapy with special needs children and served in children's worship.
Londa is the founding president of Bartlett Christian Writers. Her works include Candy Moon, Candy Moon Choo Choo, and the Fraser Finalist novel Where Two Rivers Meet. Hayden has also authored the Christian Indie Award series Washington's Woods: Jasmine in Bloom and Elizabeth's Cross.
Londa resides in eastern Tennessee with her husband, two dogs, and one cat. She loves studying the Bible, spending time with her grandchildren, RVing, and enjoying her golden years.
Mary Ellen Dube
Mary Ellen Dube was a remarkable writer known for her resilience. After losing her hearing at a young age, she graduated from Ardmore High School in 1955 and began writing, publishing her first poem, "Morning Glory," in Home Life Magazine in 1976.
After moving to Texas post-divorce, she became involved with the Dallas Association of the Deaf, learned American Sign Language, and advocated for the deaf community. She later married fellow advocate Dwain and worked in a Deaf Education classroom, positively impacting many students. Despite health challenges, Mary continued to pursue her dreams, crafting her life story before passing in December 2025. Her legacy inspires others to embrace their unique journeys and the power of creative expression.
Brandy Pollock
Rooted in the values of her southern Indiana hometown, Brandy has built a life centered on family, service, and resilience. She is a widow with six granddaughters, four dogs, and two cats. Much of her career has been in child welfare, and Pollock currently works with a faith-based, therapeutic foster care agency.
Brandy wrote
A Therapy Dog's Journey
in loving memory of her husband, Vince, a veteran who passed away in 2021. She loves crafting and spending time with her family.
Kim Parker
Kim Parker writes gentle, empowering stories that help children trust their instincts and find their brave voice. Through the adventures of Lucky the Chicken, Kim creates safe, meaningful conversations between children and the adults who love them. She believes every child deserves to feel confident, protected, and heard. Kim is from the South, where life is slow and storytelling is an art form.