Michelle Medlock Adams
Best-selling author of more than 120 books, and an award-winning journalist with 100+ industry honors — including the 2023 ECPA Gold Medallion Book of the Year. Michelle is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, owner of the children’s imprint Wren & Bear Books, and a former TV host on Trinity Broadcasting Network.
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Michelle Medlock Adams is a best-selling author of more than 120 books, and an award-winning journalist with more than 100 industry honors. She won the 2023 ECPA Gold Medallion Book of the Year for her children’s book Our God Is Bigger Than That! and is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter.
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Michelle Medlock Adams is a best-selling author and award-winning journalist, earning top honors from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Hoosier State Press Association. Author of over 120 books, she is also a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and has won more than 100 industry awards, including the 2023 ECPA Gold Medallion Book of the Year for Our God Is Bigger Than That! (co-written with Eva Marie Everson). A journalism graduate of Indiana University, Michelle has written more than 1,700 articles, hosted “Joy In Our Town” for Trinity Broadcasting Network, run her own children’s publishing imprint (Wren & Bear Books), and now owns her own freelance writing, editing, and consulting business — Michelle Medlock Adams, LLC. To learn more, go to www.michellemedlockadams.com online.
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Michelle Medlock Adams is a best-selling author and an award-winning journalist, earning top honors from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Hoosier State Press Association, to name a few. Author of over 120 books, Michelle is also a New York Times Bestselling ghostwriter and has won more than 100 industry awards for her own journalistic endeavors, including the prestigious 2023 ECPA Gold Medallion Book of the Year for her children’s book, “Our God is Bigger Than That!” co-written with Eva Marie Everson. Michelle’s work has also been honored by the Christian Market Book Awards, the AWSA Golden Scrolls, the Selah Book Awards, the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, Christianity Today, and the Illumination Book Awards in multiple categories.
Since graduating with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle has written more than 1,700 articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites; acted as a stringer for the Associated Press; written for a worldwide ministry; hosted “Joy In Our Town” for the Trinity Broadcasting Network; blogged twice weekly for Guideposts; written a weekly column for a Midwest newspaper; founded and served as president of Platinum Literary Services; served as an adjunct professor at Taylor University; and owned and operated her very own children’s book imprint, Wren & Bear Books — a division of End Game Press. Today, she is a much sought-after speaker at professional writing conferences and women’s retreats all over the United States. When not working on her own assignments, Michelle ghostwrites articles, blog posts, and books for celebrities, politicians, and some of today’s most effective and popular ministers.
Michelle is celebrating her recent releases: Faith & Football: 30 Inspirations from IU’s Storybook Season, Dachshund Through the Snow, The Dachshund Dash, Our God is Bigger Than That!, Grandma’s Blessing, Grandpa’s Blessing, and The Christmas Devotional.
Michelle is married to her high school sweetheart, Jeff, and they have two daughters, two sons-in-law, four granddaughters, and two grandsons. She and Jeff share their home in Southern Indiana with three mini dachshunds and two spoiled kitties. When not writing or teaching writing, Michelle enjoys bass fishing, cheering on Indiana University sports teams, watching Doris Day movies, and all things leopard print.
Topics Michelle Speaks On
A working list to help producers and hosts shape a segment — happy to tailor to your audience.
Writing books for children
Craft, story structure, and getting published in the children’s market.
Writing inspirational books
Devotionals, faith-based nonfiction, and reaching a devoted readership.
The writing & publishing world
An insider’s view of the industry, from query to bookstore shelf.
Co-authoring
How to build a successful writing partnership — process, credit, and voice.
Writing professionally
Turning writing into a career — journalism, ghostwriting, and beyond.
Walking in Sassy Faith
Everyday faith with confidence, humor, and heart.
Empty-nesting
Navigating the transition once the kids are grown and gone.
Grandparenting from across the world
Staying close to grandchildren across the miles.
Teaching children about love
Modeling and talking about love in age-appropriate ways.
Presenting at schools
Author visits and programming for public and private schools.
All things dachshunds
Life with three mini dachshunds, on and off the page.
Bass fishing
A lifelong hobby and a favorite way to unwind.
Indiana University sports fandom
Cheering on the Hoosiers — and writing about it.
For questions about a specific book, please request that book’s press release.
Recent & Upcoming Releases
Faith & Football
30 Inspirations from IU’s Storybook Season · Abundance Books · July 28, 2026
Thirty days. Thirty inspirations. One unforgettable season. Michelle draws faith lessons from IU football’s historic 16-0 championship run — perfect for sports fans and anyone chasing a greater purpose.
Download press release“Michelle Medlock Adams is an exceptional writer and person, with great insight, and it shows in her latest book, ‘Faith & Football.’ Books have been and will continue to be written about IU’s remarkable 2025 national championship football season, but none are as unique and inspirational. ‘Faith & Football’ taps into the spiritual beyond the sports—well researched and documented, it showcases the power of God and of belief and trust.”
— Pete DiPrimio, Indiana Sports Hall of Fame sportswriter & broadcaster
Full bibliography of 120+ titles — including works for Barbour, Concordia, Tommy Nelson, WorthyKids, Kregel, and Indiana University Press — available on request.
Selected Appearances
Podcasts & Radio
Behind the Bliss · Heart Talk with Linda Rooks · Heritage of Truth · Truth with a Texas Twang (Fireside Talk Radio) · Moms on the Mic (Rebel Parenting) · SiriusXM Catholic Channel with Katie McGrady · Dawn and Steve in the Morning (Moody Radio) · The Rhett Palmer Show · Woman to Woman (Premier Christian Radio, UK) · Middays with Susie Larson · and more than a dozen additional regional and syndicated programs.
TV & Print
Today in Nashville · LIFE TODAY · TCT Television Network · Praise the Lord (TBN) · The Harvest Show (LeSea Network) · At Home Live (Fort Worth) · Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Writer’s Digest · Today’s Christian Woman · Christianity Today · Leading Hearts (cover feature) · Southern Writers Magazine.
Selected Awards & Honors
Michelle has earned more than 90 book and journalism awards in total — full list available on request.
Reach & Following
Headshots & Speaking Photos
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Available for podcast interviews, radio, TV, and print features on writing, faith, family, and publishing. Headshot and full bibliography available on request.