Keturah Leonforde wrote the true story, "A Fertile Heart," which is on page 166 of Hot Apple Cider. "A Fertile Heart" is about the challenges a woman who is unable to have a baby faces when called on to help a newborn whose mother has been hospitalized.

Keturah Leonforde

Keturah Leonforde – award-winning author, inspirational speaker, career counselor and business consultant – is on a mission to inspire individuals to move beyond their own potential, and embrace Spirit-driven lives of purpose and passion.
 
After spending many years working for leading national and international corporate organizations, Keturah now works with organizations and individuals who want to experience positive transformation in their lives. As founder and principal of Katalist Consulting Group, she helps her clients develop programs and strategies to successfully cope and thrive through challenging but important business and career transition. She also directs the Career Development Program for Graduate and Professional students at Wilfrid Laurier University

Her first book, Reflections from the Waiting Room: Insights for Thriving When Life Puts You on Hold, has received national and international acclaim, including the 2007 Award of Merit for Best Independently Published Non-Fiction by The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards.

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David Kitz's story, "Friday, 8:50 a.m., April 7, AD 30," on page 157 of Hot Apple Cider was adapted from a section is his novel about the crucifixion, The Soldier, the Terrorist, and the Donkey King.

David Kitz

David Kitz is an actor, an award-winning author, and a public school teacher. For over twelve years, he served as an ordained pastor with the Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada.

He has a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies, in addition to Bachelor’s degrees in both Arts and Education.

David's love for drama and storytelling is evident to all who have seen his Bible based performances. For several years now, he has toured across Canada and into the United States with a variety of one-man plays for both children and adults.

Though born and raised in Saskatchewan, David now lives in Ottawa with his wife Karen, and their two adult sons, Tim and Joshua.

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Diane-Roblin-Lee-webAs a child at the cottage, Diane Roblin-Lee loved lying on the sun-soaked dock, staring at her rippled reflection in the water, wondering who she would become.

As the years have rolled away the wrap on her life, things she never dreamed possible have been exposedgraduation in the Class of '67 from Acadia University; careers in Social Work, teaching (High School Phys.Ed. and Guidance), writing, speaking, graphic design and publishing; seven years as a regular TV host on NiteLite and Raiders of the Lost; a stint in provincial politics; 38 years of marriage with two sons and four grandchildren.

While she never thought divorce would be part of her life, she now finds herself in a new season of life. The child on the dock has grown up. The ripples have gone and she see life more clearly now. She is grateful for the things God is teaching her.

Diane now serves as Director of Communications for Winning Kids Inc. and recently accepted an invitation to serve on the Board of Directors for Heart to Heart Ministries. Through her company, byDesign Media, she does custom publishing and design work, designs the Crossroads Compass for 100 Huntley Street, and continues to write, most recently the book A Different World and a series of related booklets titled Predator-Proof Your Family.

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Grace Fox wrote the stories “People Matter Most” on page 105 and “Will My Baby Die Without Me?” on page 195 of Hot Apple Cider. The latter story reminds readers of God’s faithfulness when life takes an unexpected detour. Her daughter Stephanie, born with hydrocephalus, is now married and enjoying good health although she still requires a shunt.

Grace Fox sGrace Fox is an author and speaker best described in three words: Daring. Deep. Devoted. Her passion is to help women develop the same characteristics – to become daring in their faith, deep in their convictions, and devoted in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Drawing from Scripture and personal experiences learned while living on Canada’s rugged coastline, in urban U.S.A., and in Nepal’s Himalayan mountains, she uses the written page and the public stage to build Christ-based confidence in audiences worldwide.

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