Published Works

 
  • Why I Love You, God, (a rhyming board book) Concordia Publishing House—January 2002—Jane Wilke and Dawn Weinstock, Editors


  • Sister For Sale, (a rhyming MOPS picture book) Zonderkidz Publishing House—March 2002—Barbara Scott, Editor (Paperback version debuted in January 2004, I CAN READ version was released summer 2007 and the Spanish version debuted in 2008.)


  • United We Stand: Real Kid Heroes, (an inspirational cd-rom book) Walstan Publishing—August 2002—Sandra S. Wellborn, Editor and Publisher


  • Conversations On The Ark, (a rhyming picture book) Ideals Children’s Books—February 2003—Patricia Pingry, Editor


  • The Sparrow’s Easter Song, (a picture book) Ideals Children’s Books—January 2004—Pat Pingry, Editor.


  • My Funny Valentine... Poems, (a funny poetry books for kids) Ideals Children’s Books—June 2004—Pat Pingry, Editor.


  • No Boys Allowed!, Zonderkidz— 2004 —Robin Crouch, Editor


  • Little Colt’s Palm Sunday, (a picture book) Ideals Children’s Books—January 2005—Pat Pingry, Editor


  • Brandi Chastain: Not Just One of the Boys Biography, Mitchell Lane—April 2005—Barbara Mitchell, Publisher


  • Memories of the Manger, (a picture book) Ideals Children’s Books—July 2005—Patricia Pingry, Editor


  • Ha! Ha! Halloween Poems, Ideals Children’s Books—Summer 2005—Pat Pingry, editor


  • The Life & Times of Cleopatra: Biography from The Ancient Civilizations Series, Mitchell Lane—June 2005—Barbara Mitchell, Publisher


  • Jamie Lynn Spears: A Robbie Readers’ Biography, Mitchell Lane—July 2005—Barbara Mitchell, Publisher


  • Why I Praise You, God, Concordia Publishing—January 2006—Peggy Kuethe, Editorial Director


  • Why I Thank You, God, Concordia Publishing—January 2006—Peggy Kuethe, Editorial Director


  • What Is Easter?, Ideals Children’s Books—January 2006—Pat Pingry, editor


  • Why I Trust You, God, Concordia Publishing—January 2006—Peggy Kuethe, Editorial Director


  • Tim McGraw: A Blue Banner Biography, Mitchell Lane—April 2006—Barbara Mitchell, Publisher


  • Kenny Chesney: A Blue Banner Biography, Mitchell Lane—April 2006—Barbara Mitchell, Publisher


  • What Is Christmas?, Ideals Children’s Books—July 2006—Pat Pingry, editor


  • Jessica Simpson: A Blue Banner Biography, Mitchell Lane Publishers—Summer 2007—Barbara Mitchell, Publisher


  • What Is Halloween?, CandyCane Press/Ideals Children’s Books—September 2007—Peggy Schaefer, Editor


  • I Will Not Be Afraid, Concordia Publishing House—January 2008—Peggy Schaefer, Editor


  • Bible Story Color’n’Learn, Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc.—June 2009—Ginny Swinson, Editor


  • What Is Thanksgiving?, CandyCane Press/Ideals Children’s Books—September 2009—Peggy Schaefer, Editor


  • Daily Wisdom for Mothers, (a 366-day devotional for mothers—three different versions of this book) Barbour Publishing—April 2004—Paul Muckley, VP.


  • Daily Wisdom for Working Women, (a 366-day devotional for working gals, co-written with Gena Maselli) Barbour—October 2004—Paul Muckley, VP


  • Little Blessings From A Big God: Finding More of God Through the Lives of Your Children, (an inspirational title) White Stone Books, a division of Harrison House—Summer 2005—Debbie C. Justus, VP Marketing and Product Development


  • Secrets of Beauty, Barbour—November 2005—Paul Muckley, VP


  • Divine Stories of the Yahweh Sisterhood, Legacy Publishing International—January 2006—Michele Leonard, Publisher


  • Secrets of Happiness, Barbour—May 2006—Paul Muckley, VP


  • 31 Days With God For Mothers, Barbour Publishing—Spring 2008—Paul Muckley, Publisher


  • Living the Love Chapter, (an inspirational title) Lion’s Head Publishing—November 2001—John Peterson, Publisher (To be re-released by Wesleyan Publishing House in the future.)


  • Books to which Michelle has Contributed

  • A Lady’s Day Out in the Texas Hill Country (travel book), Summer 2002—Jennifer Ramsey Hutto, Editor (Michelle has also written/edited five other books in this series.)


  • The Godly Business Woman’s Cooking & Entertainment Guide, (Michelle wrote two chapters of this book.) AMG—June 2004—Dan Penwell, Editor


  • Young Believer Case Files, (Michelle has one chapter in this compilation book called, "Help, One Cookie at a Time.") Tyndale Kids—Fall 2003—Carol and Gary Wilde, Editors


  • Daily Grace for Teens, (Michelle wrote 1/3 of this book.) Honor Books—September 2005—Rebecca Currington, Editor (Snapdragon group)


  • Whispering in God’s Ear: True Stories Inspiring Childlike Faith, (Michelle has one chapter in this compilation book.) Waterbrook— 2005


  • Heavenly Humor for the Woman’s Soul, Barbour Publishing—June 2008—Paul Muckley, Publisher


  • Coming Soon

  • Counting Cows, CandyCane Press/Ideals Children’s Books—Spring 2010—Peggy Schaefer, Editor


  • The Shepherds Shook in Their Shoes, Concordia Publishing House—Fall 2010—Peggy Kuethe, Editorial Director


  • Hooray for Easter!, CandyCane Press/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.—Spring 2010—Peggy Schaefer, Editor


  • How to Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Puppy, Mitchell Lane Publishers— 2010 —Barbara Mitchell, Publisher


  • How to Convince Your Parents You Can Care for a Salt Water Fish Tank, Mitchell Lane Publishers— 2010 —Barbara Mitchell, Publisher


  • Happy Birthday Jesus, CandyCane Press/Ideals Children’s Books—TBA—Peggy Schaefer, Editor


  • God Loves You More Than Anything, CandyCane Press/Ideals Children’s Books—TBA—Peggy Schaefer, Editor


  • Sports Shorts: 10-Minute Devotions for Guys, Baker Trittin Books—TBA—Editor


  • Sports Shorts: 10-Minute Devotions for Girls, Baker Trittin Books—TBA—Editor


  • A Sampling of Published Articles by Michelle

    "Clean It Quick"
    "The Friendship Connection"
    " No More Bad Hair Days"
    "When It's Hard To Say Goodbye"
    "From Success To Significance"
    "Walk Your Way To Fitness"
    "Quick Cleaning Tips"
    "Fit Fitness Into Your Life"
    "Friendly Rivalries"

    "When Your Spouse Drives You Nuts"
    "Every Dog Has Its Day Choosing God Over Everything Else"
    "A Christmas Carol"
    "Deck The Halls With Lots Of Patience"
    "Ward off Those Winter Blahs"
    "Making Money From Home"
    "We Are Family!"


    Published in the Following Publications

    The Bedford Times-Mail
    The Bloomington Herald-Times
    The Fort Worth Star-Telegram
    Writer's Digest Magazine
    Brio
    No-Debt Living
    Live Magazine
    Collectors News The Antique Reporter
    Bowling Magazine
    Grit
    Light & Life
    Family Talk
    The Dollar Stretcher
    The Standard
    Christian Woman
    Christian Reader
    Godly Business Woman
    Design Times
    Clubhouse Magazine
    Journey
    The Believer's Voice of Victory
    Lawrence County Monthly
    Bedford Monthly
    Hoosier Sportsman
    Today's Christian Woman
    Joyful Woman
    Lydia
    Woman's Touch
    Pentecostal Evangel
    Voice of the Covenant
    Energy for Women
    Partnership in Learning
    Mature Living
    Christian Health
    HomeLife
    Pool & Spa Living
    Christian Single
    Wee Ones
    Signs of the Times
    Presbyterian Today
    American Language Review
    Guideposts for Kids
    Sage Advice

    ...and many more!



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