Edie Melson is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers who has this to say about her heritage, "I'm creative out of self-defense. With an artist-mother and musician-turned-photographer father, I'd have been a disgrace if I hadn't been true to my own creativity." As an author and speaker, she's encouraged and challenged audiences across the country and around the world. Her numerous books reflect her passion to help others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives. Her industry blog, The Write Conversation, has been recognized as a Writer's Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers since 2017. She's the director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She and husband Kirk live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in SC where they love to hike and wander the mountains. Connect with her on her website, www.

EdieMelson.com and through social media.