Keynote Speakers

Sammy Tippit

Sammy is an international evangelist, preaching at some of the largest meeting venues in the world. He was the subject of Jerry Jenkins’s first book in 1974. Sammy has authored and co-authored 14 books translated into numerous languages, including Praying for Your Family.

McNair Wilson

An author, actor, playwright, and humorist, McNair spent 10 years as a Disney Imagineer. He now assists corporations and faith-based organizations through workshops and coaching in public speaking and creative thinking. His latest book is Hatch! Brainstorming Secrets of a Theme Park Designer.

Dennis E. Hensley

Dennis holds four degrees in communications, including a Ph.D. in English from Ball State University. He is director of the Professional Writing major at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, and recently published his 52nd book, Jack London’s Masterplots (Taylor University Press).

Angela Hunt

Angela, a Christy-Award winner, writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With over four million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 100 works ranging from picture books to novels. Visit her website at www.angelahuntbooks.com.

James Scott Bell

James is the author of the #1 bestseller for writers, Plot & Structure, and numerous thrillers, including Deceived, Try Dying, and Watch Your Back. He is a winner of the Christy Award and has been a finalist for the International Thriller Writers Award. He served as the fiction columnist for Writer’s Digest magazine and taught writing at Pepperdine University. His website is www.jamesscottbell.com.

Brandilyn Collins

Brandilyn is a best-selling novelist known for her trademark Seatbelt Suspense. Awards for her novels include the ACFW Carol (three times), Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice. She is also known for her distinctive book on fiction-writing techniques, Getting Into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn From Actors (John Wiley & Sons). Read the first chapters of her books at www.brandilyncollins.com.