Christian Authors on Tour's Digital Program Booklet for the 4th Annual African American Author's Expo

2013 Holy Spirit-Filled &Powerful Witnesses
of Christ: Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT)
4th Annual African American Author’s Expo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAOT Introduction……………………………………………………………………………..2
Tour Stop Overview…………………………………………………………………………….3
Participating
Authors……………………………………………………………………………………………..4
CAOT Accolades…………………………………………………………………………………14
MarketPlace……………………………………………………………………...................15

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The 2013 Holy Spirit-Filled & Powerful Witnesses of Christ: Christian
Authors on Tour (CAOT) is a virtual book tour with opportunities for Christian book
lovers to interact with Christian fiction and non-fictions authors via scheduled Tour
stops across the United States and LIVE author interviews on the Christian Authors on
Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show (www.blogtalkradio.com/christianauthorsontour).
In 2013, CAOT will make three scheduled Tour stops in Harlem, NY at the 15th
Anniversary of the Harlem Book Fair (July 20); Timonium, MD at the 4th
Annual African American Author’s Expo (August 17); and in Baltimore, MD at
the 2013 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival (December 14). Additionally,
Christian authors and readers will have opportunities to support a U.S.-based missions
project at each of the three scheduled Tour stops.
The 2013 Holy Spirit-Filled & Powerful Witnesses of Christ: Christian
Authors on Tour (CAOT) includes dozens of Christian fiction and non-fiction
authors from across the United States who are on FIRE for God and committed to using
writing as a tool for Christian ministry. This booklet spotlights participating authors
who are scheduled to showcase their book ministries at Christian Authors on Tour’s
table at the 4th Annual African American Author’s Expo on August 17, 2013 from
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Additionally, it provides background information regarding the
corresponding missions project that the authors are coordinating on that day in support
of homeless, pregnant women at the Gabriel Network.

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Christian Authors on Tour at the 4th Annual African
American Author’s Expo
The 4th Annual African American Author’s Expo Harlem is
the brainchild of Patricia Johnson. This year's festivities
take place August 16-17 in Timonium, MD. Visit
www.aaaexpo.net for more details.
Participating authors from Christian Authors on Tour
(CAOT) will have a presence at the 4th Annual African
American Author’s Expo on August 17th from 11 a.m. -5 p.m.
Visit the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) table to
purchase Christian books and to donate “NEW” household
items for homeless, pregnant women at the Gabriel Network.

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Visit the Christian Authors on Tour table to Meet
these Participating Authors:
(listed in alphabetical order)
Dr. Yolanda Brannon – Fayetteville, NC
Yolanda N. Brannon, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and author of several children's books
including Jesus Loves Always. In 2010, Dr. Brannon launched Yolanda Brannon Ministries, a
non-profit organization committed to spreading the gospel of Christ and to helping others
through a variety of community service activities in her local community and around the globe.
In 2013, Dr. Brannon launched Manna Expressions, LLC. Manna Expressions, LLC is a
company devoted to the production of Christian children's literature and art for the purpose of
spreading the gospel throughout all nations.
Manna Expressions, LLC is a proud co-sponsor of the 2013 Christian Writer's Literary Festival.
Lynn Calvin loves the Lord and loves to teach children about the Lord. That is evident in her
first children’s book, I Have Two Daddies: An Earthly Daddy and a Heavenly Daddy. This
wonderful story explains the love a little girl experiences through the relationships with her
earthly and heavenly Daddies.

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Lynn Calvin – Baltimore, MD
Steven Haymon – St. Louis, MO
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Lynn Calvin loves the Lord and loves to teach children about the Lord. That is evident in her
first children’s book, I Have Two Daddies: An Earthly Daddy and a Heavenly Daddy. This
wonderful story explains the love a little girl experiences through the relationships with her
earthly and heavenly Daddies.
Calvin is the proud mom of three grown daughters - Monique, Khristina and D’Anita - and
four granddaughters -Taylor, Cierra, Shawntae and Shawna. Calvin attended Coppin State
University, formerly Coppin State College, where she earned a BS degree in Biology. Calvin
currently works as a Research Coordinator at Johns Hopkins University located in Baltimore,
MD.
An active member of Providence Baptist Church, Calvin serves as the coordinator of the
Visionettes Liturgical Dance Ministry for children and youth between the ages of 3-18 and
the Ministry of Dance for adults between the ages of 19-50. She is also a member of various
dance ministries including Restoration Dance Ministry, a community-based liturgical dance
ministry and partner with the International Liturgical Dance. In addition, Calvin is a Girl
Scout Leader and a member of Bible Study for Today‛s Living Sunday School class.

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Dr. Andrea Dardello – Hagerstown, MD
Certified Professional Life Coach Andrea Dardello, Ph.D., applies her skills as a professional
life coach and educator to inspire and motivate pastors, church leaders, lay persons, single
women, and married couples.
Her new book, Fasting for Leaders from the Pulpit to the Pew: Twenty-One Days to Find
Your Godly Purpose, provides thought-provoking, yet easy-to-follow steps for successfully
completing a fast geared towards understanding one’s purpose. Dr. Dardello’s book helps
readers embark on a wonderful journey of reflection, renewal, and revelation that initiates
lasting and positive change in churches, families and the society at large. When she is not
speaking, teaching, coaching or conducting workshops, Dr. Dardello enjoys spending time
with her husband, Darryl, and their son, Bakari Keith.

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Bishop Kia Everett – Philadelphia, PA
Bishop Kia F. Everett, of Philadelphia, PA, is set to showcase her newest book, My Way, God’s
Way or the Highway: A Guide for Improving the Marriage, at the 4th Annual African
American Author’s Expo (http://aaaexpo.net).
Bishop Everett’s book is a manual of sorts with helpful, life-enhancing tips that help singles
and couples prepare for a successful marriage and family life. The book walks readers
through a set of relationship challenges including open communication, love, sex and
intimacy in the marriage while providing readers with a candid view of Bishop Everett’s own
marital journey with her loving husband, Pastor Curtis Everett. A pastor, wife, mother, and
counselor, Bishop Everett has over twenty years of marital and family counseling experience.

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Lynette Harrison – Cockeysville, MD
Lynette Harrison, CEO of LH Enterprises and the brainchild behind W.O.M.A.N., Inc.
(Women of God On the Move Making a Difference Achieving Greatness Now), is the
author of several books including Reduce Me to Christ and W.O.M.A.N. Lessons. She is
on a mission to empower women in their walk with Jesus Christ through conferences,
biblical teaching, and radio.
Married to her high school sweetheart for over twenty years, Harrison is the proud mom
of six children. Harrison is also President of G.I.M.A. PUBLISHING, LLC located in
Baltimore, MD and is a co-author of the best seller, The Queen's Legacy.

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Leslie K. Howard – Newark, NJ
SonLeslie K. Howard a.k.a. Newark's own "First Lady of S.A.S.S.” is an author, speaker,
playwright, Life Coach, wife, mother, and grandmother. Born and raised in Newark, NJ,
Howard grew up in a home plagued with alcoholism and domestic violence. As child, she
was beset with feelings of abandonment, loneliness and fear. This combined with neglect
and sexual abuse resulted in her struggle with low self-esteem. Those experiences
prompted Howard to seek spiritual renewal and helped prepare her for the mission God
has destined for her.
The author of two books - Love Letters from God: Psalm 23 and Sisters with S.A.S.S. –
Howard’s mission in life is equip, empower, and encourage those who have been broken,
burdened and bruised by the circumstances of life. She uses both her training and life
experiences when speaking at community events, churches, conferences, and while
mentoring young girls in her group, Daughters of Imani.

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Sandra McCoy – Orlando, FL
Sandra McCoy is the author of two books, In Your Twilight and I Am Thankful. Sandra is
not only a loving mother and grandmother, but she is also a faithful prayer warrior,
intercessor, spoken word poet, author, playwright, poet, speaker, teacher, and minister. A
former staff writer for the Florida Times Union, and The Jacksonville Journal newspapers,
this powerful woman of God gives God all the glory in all things.
McCoy earned a MA in Christian Counseling from Sacramento Theological Bible College
and a BA in Mass Communication from Edward Waters College. She has many other
writing accomplishments including authoring Ebony Shadows and publishing the
PUREGOLD Christian Magazine.

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Pamala Mintz – Baltimore, MD
Becoming a teenage mother did not stop Pamala Mintz from achieving her dreams. A single
mother of three children - Tiara, Brandon, and Joshua – Mintz graduated from Coppin State
University in 2008 with a BA in English/Communications and graduated from University of
Baltimore with a MS in Health Systems Management in 2013 just one year after the release of
her Saved, Single Sister: Real Talk book series.
Foundationally, Mintz was raised in the Baptist faith at Community Baptist Church of Cherry
Hill under the leadership of Rev. Calvin Thomas. As an adult, Mintz joined First Apostolic
Faith Church where she served under the leadership of Apostle Franklin Cornelius Showell; it
was under his leadership that Mintz learned the unadulterated skill of spiritual warfare. She
currently serves under the leadership of Dr. Todd Hall. It is through his prophetic mantle that
Mintz was able to tap into who she truly is as a woman of God - gifted to write stories that help
people explore complicated life topics with a Christian lens.

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Lynn Pinder – Baltimore, MD
Lynn Pinder is an author, consultant, educator and entrepreneur. With more than fifteen
years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, Pinder has worked in various
capacities. From intern to Executive Director, she has demonstrated throughout her
professional career the ability to help others think outside the box and create solutions
that positively impact communities.
Although Pinder has had an amazing personal and professional faith walk, she hasn’t
always made wise choices. And at one point in her life, she was spiraling down a road of
self-destruction. But God and His unchanging love healed her insecurities, covered her
indiscretions and made her whole. In 2008, Pinder launched Christian Authors on Tour
(CAOT); it is definitely a labor of love and a wonderful work in progress. She is honored
to work with so many anointed authors - on fire for God and committed to using writing
as a tool for Christian ministry.

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T.C. Spellen – Brooklyn, NY
T. C. Spellen is an independent author who serves in leadership at her local church. Her first
book, The Waiting Room: A 31-Day Devotional for Single Women Waiting for the Right
Husband, was released earlier this year. The book is a guide for single women – helping them
to build a closer relationship with God and to live purposefully by exercising spiritual and
practical disciplines during their waiting season.
Spellen, the Founder of TCS, has led cell groups and workshops on prayer and spirituality.
She is passionate about empowering single women to live a purpose-filled life. Spellen
encourages and practices spiritual, as well as, practical disciplines such as journaling, praying,
fasting, and resting. She also believes in creating personal time and development as a means
of helping to de-clutter one's life. Her goal is to draw single women closer to God and
strengthen their spiritual muscles and senses.

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Accolades & Thanks
It is truly an honor and privilege to serve all of the authors who are part of the Christian
Authors on Tour (CAOT) family. I am especially thankful for all of the participating
authors and pray that God continues to bless the work of their hands.
I am also thankful for Patricia Johnson and extending the opportunity for Christian
Authors on Tour (CAOT) to be a part of the Annual African American Author’s Expo.
This year, I am especially thankful for an aspiring author who has committed to serve
for one year as the 2013 CAOT Coordinator. Ms. Charlene Brown has been a great
source of help and inspiration to me and participating authors in CAOT.
I am thankful also for other CAOT volunteers like Melody Smith-Taylor, Donna Jennifer
Ross, Karen Smith and Norma Allen who have committed to volunteer their time to
support participating authors at CAOT’s scheduled special events and Tour stops.
I also would like to thank the businesses and ministries that have sowed into CAOT over
the past five years. MJR Publications, LLC was CAOT’s first corporate sponsor and the
WOMEN Institute/GIMA Publishing sowed into CAOT, too. Be sure to visit the
Marketplace section of this booklet to learn more about these and other organizations
and businesses that have supported CAOT over the years.
Last, but surely not least, I want to thank the readers who invest in Christian authors by
buying our books and coming out to support us at special events and scheduled Tour
stops. Until our next scheduled Tour stop …
God Bless,
Lynn Pinder
Chief Visionary Officer
Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT)

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CAOT MARKETPLACE
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click on the “Product/Services” tab for ordering information!

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for subscription information
or to advertise your business,
product, service or ministry!

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Support these and other pro-life organizations and
help women choose life:
 Gabriel Network - www.gabrielnetwork.org
 Heartbeat International
www.heartbeatinternational.org
 Care-Net Urban Initiative http://www.care-
net.org/www.CareNet.com
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Consider sharing your poem, short story or
creative essay in the 2013 free Christmas E-
book!
The submission deadline for the
Christmas E-book is October 31, 2013!
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