Cecil (Cec) Murphey
Veteran author Cecil Murphey has written or co-written more than 120 books, including the bestsellers 90 Minutes in Heaven (with Don Piper), Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (with Dr. Ben Carson), and Rebel with a Cause (with Franklin Graham). Some of his newer releases include When a Man You Love Was Abused; Knowing God, Knowing Myself; When Someone You Love No Longer Remembers; and a compilation book with Marley Gibson, The Spirit of Christmas. His books have sold in the millions, won numerous awards, and have brought hope and encouragement to countless readers around the world.
Prior to launching his career as a full-time writer and speaker, Cecil served as pastor of Riverdale Presbyterian Church in Metro Atlanta, as a volunteer hospital chaplain for ten years, and was a missionary in Kenya for six. He holds bachelor’s degrees in education and religious education, as well as master’s degrees in education and theology. Cecil was awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature from The Richmond Virginia Seminary for his contributions to the writing field.
He offers tips and advice for writers twice a week at his blog: www.cecwritertowriter.com. For more information about Cecil, visit www.cecilmurphey.com.
Twila Belk
Twila Belk, also known as the Gotta Tell Somebody Gal, is a popular speaker, writer, radio personality, and conference director who works full time with veteran author Cecil Murphey as his personal assistant, PR person, and event coordinator. Well-connected through her work with Cecil, she interacts daily with the media, writers, editors, agents, publishers, conference directors, and other industry professionals. Twila is the co-author of Because You Care with Cecil Murphey (Harvest House, January 2012) and author of Gotta Get 'em Fixed!. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Spirit of Christmas (St. Martin's Press, October 2011), Christmas Miracles, and Disciplines 2009. She hosts the Cec and Me radio show, which airs live on Tuesday nights at www.toginet.com. Twila is a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Christian Booksellers Association, The Writers View, and Christian Humor Writers.
For more information about Twila, visit www.gottatellsomebody.com or www.toginet.com/shows/cecandme.
