Find your voice, live your story...is the foundation of Edie Melson's message, no matter if she's writing for fiction readers, parents, military families, creatives or other writers. As an author, blogger, 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.She's a leading professional within the publishing industry and travels to numerous conferences as a popular keynote, writing instructor and mentor. Her blog for writers, The Write Conversation, reaches thousands each month and has been named a Writer's Digest Top 101 Websites for Writers. She's the director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association and the Social Media Director for Southern Writers Magazine.She married the love of her life 38+ years ago and together they've raised three sons. Besides writing, Edie can often be found hiking in the out-of-doors with her camera slung across her back and her husband at her side.