Sonfire Media authors range from seasoned multi-published professional authors to first-time authors.
Dr. Arnold Fleagle
Dr. Arnold R. Fleagle is the senior pastor of Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Amherst, Ohio. Previously he served as Director of Church Development for the Central District of the Christian & Missionary Alliance that covers Northeast Ohio and West Virginia.
Dr. Fleagle holds a B.S. in education from Shippensburg University, an M.A.R. degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and a D. Min. degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored or co-authored devotional and academic articles and nine books, including Broken Windows of the Soul, Developing Your Secret Closet of Prayer and Psalms for the Seasons of Life.
He is married to Faye and they have two sons, Matthew and Marc, two daughters-in-laws, Elizabeth and Kalila, and three grandchildren, Avalynne Grace, Travis Matthew, and Caedmon Jason.
J-Walking
The day you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, God adopts you as His child. But what does it mean to be a part of this family of God? What are the principles of Christian living? And what about all that Christian lingo? In J-Walking, Dr. Arnold Fleagle explains the foundations of faith through short, themed chapters to help you walk with Jesus in today’s world. He poses questions common to new Christians, then responds with Scripture, commentary, and life application suggestions. The chapters stand alone, allowing you to peruse topically or read chronologically.
Dr. Fleagle is a knowledgeable source for biblically-based answers to your questions. His book will add direction and purpose to your walk with Jesus and inspire you to tell others about the lessons you are learning. Whether you’re a new believer or are just looking for a guide to navigate the journey, J-Walking is one resource you’ll return to and want to share with your friends.
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David Fessenden
Dave Fessenden
Dave’s understanding of the writing process comes from his experience as managing editor for CLC Publications, the U.S. publishing house for CLC Ministries International (formerly Christian Literature Crusade), and as the author of four other books.
Dave is also a frequent faculty member at Christian writers’ conferences, where he is known as a mentor for new writers.
Dave and his lovely wife, Jacque, live in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. They are the parents of two married sons, and were recently blessed with their first grandchild.
Dave writes an informative blog based upon his newest book that was released by Sonfire Media in 2011. Check it out at From Concept to Contract.
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Dave is also author of A Christian Writer’s Guide to the Book Proposal. A complete proposal sells your book, pure and simple. But some authors don’t think a proposal is necessary. Perhaps you already have a contract, or you plan to self-publish. If you don’t have to sell the book to a publisher, why write a proposal?
That reasoning sounds logical, but there are purposes for a book proposal beyond selling it to a publisher. In A Christian Writer’s Guide to the Book Proposal, Dave shares six reasons why it benefits you to write a book proposal and seven items that should be part of every book proposal. A Christian Writer’s Guide to the Book Proposal is based on Dave’s previously published writing and on his teaching at Christian writers’ conferences around the country. The material included applies to writers and book projects of all sorts: fiction and nonfiction; completed manuscripts and unwritten book ideas, first-time and previously published authors, traditionally published, indie, and self-published. So, give your book idea a chance for success. Learn how with A Christian Writer’s Guide to the Book Proposal.
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Shirley Leonard
Shirley Leonard
Shirley Leonard is a graduate of the Christian Writers Guild. Her devotionals have appeared in the Secret Place, the Quiet Hour, Devotions, and Penned from the Heart. Her short story, “Unexpected Shift,” appeared in Live, and she’s published articles in Women Alive, Pennsylvania, and American Window Cleaner magazines.
Shirley’s caregiving experience spans four decades as a pastor’s wife, including twenty years of nursing home ministry. She never imagined that one day her role would move from supporting church members who were caregivers to being a caregiver herself. After five years of taking care of her parents, she gained a new perspective on the needs of those she’d ministered to earlier. With Each Passing Moment is her story—a devotional memoir that reaches out to other caregivers—a story of finding help and hope in the Lord at a time when her human abilities and resources were exhausted.
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Chris Harvey
In 1980, Chris Harvey paused from studying for final exams to talk to his college housemate. Gunshots interrupted their conversation as a drunk randomly fired a hunting rifle from the hillside across the street. One bullet penetrated the side of Chris’s house, struck him in the temple, and severed his optic nerves—instantly blinding him.
Not by Sight is a story of faith and courage. Chris lost his sight, but he was determined not to lose God’s vision for his life. Follow his path as God taught him to forgive. See how he refused to let go of his dreams of education, marriage, family, and career. Rejoice with him as he claims God’s promise of eternal life in heaven, where he will see the radiant face of Jesus.
Not by Sight was originally published as Until My Blindfold Comes Off and was the grand prizewinner of the Winter 2009 Christian Choice Book Award and first place winner for the inspirational category of that contest. The newly titled edition includes stories that didn’t make the original book, as well as an update on what God continues to do in Chris’s life.
Chris Harvey holds a bachelor’s in business administration from Shepherd College and a master’s in economics from the University of Virginia. In 2009, after a successful career with major brokerage firms, Chris established his own Ameriprise Financial independent advisory franchise, Market Street Financial Group. Chris and his wife, Stephanie, live in Leesburg, Virginia.
Visit www.visionwithoutsight.com to learn about Chris’s corporate and Christian motivational speaking services.
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