MEET OUR AUTHORS!
Bonnie Manning
Tekoa Manning is an award-winning author of Christian fiction, apologetics, devotionals, and children’s books. Known for powerful titles like Polishing Jade, Walter: The Homeless Man, and Satan Unmasked, her writing explores healing, identity, and the unseen realm with depth and grace.
A dream interpreter, former counselor, and founder of Manning the Gate Publishing, Tekoa draws from her personal journey with chronic illness to inspire others. She lives in Florida with her husband and enjoys painting, thrift shopping, 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.