1. 2013 CHRISTIAN WRITER’S LITERARY FESTIVAL
DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOKLET
DECEMBER 14, 2013
3 RD /FINAL STOP OF THE 2013 HOLY SPIRIT-FILLED & POWERFUL
WITNESSES OF CHRIST: CHRISTIAN AUTHORS ON TOUR (CAOT )
BALTIMORE, MD

2. What is the Christian Writer’s Literary Festival?
The 2013 Christian Writer's Literary Festival (http://christianwritersliteraryfestival.blogspot.com) is the third
annual event of its kind sponsored by Christian Authors on Tour /CAOT (www.christianauthorsontour.com). This
day-long, literary experience offers the opportunity for Christian authors to share their expertise, testimony and writing
ministry in a setting that encourages and inspires Christian writers and Christian book lovers.
Authors who participate have opportunities to sell their books and/or products and participate in themed panel
discussions showcasing their expertise and/or book ministry. Additionally, both readers and writers of Christian books
will enjoy a day of fellowship, learning and praise.
The 2013 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival will take place at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library
located 400 Cathedral Street (21201) and will offer the following benefits to attendees:
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Book Selling & Fellowship takes place in the 2nd floor corridor - The authors and co-sponsors tables aligned in
the corridor provide opportunities for attendees to interact with authors and obtain resource information regarding
using writing as a tool for Christian ministry;
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Professional/Spiritual Development - The panel discussions take place in the Poe Room. Each author will have
about 5 minutes to speak on a themed topic relating to their books. The workshops take place in the Office of
Student Programs. Each workshop lasts for 20 minutes; and
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Missions Outreach - Feel free to bring "new" personal hygiene items with you to the 2013 Christian Writer's
Literary Festival on Saturday, December 14th between 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Enoch
Pratt Free Library located 400 Cathedral Street in Baltimore, MD (21201). Volunteers are needed between 1 p.m. 4:30 p.m. to stuff personal hygiene bags and help to deliver the donated items to the Karis Home & Baltimore
Rescue Mission. Email lpinder@thetakeactionnetwork.com if you are interested in volunteering on 12/14 to stuff
personal hygiene bags and/or deliver them to homeless men and women in Baltimore. Please include "Missions
Volunteer" in the Subject Line of your message.
SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone should stop by the Registration Table to sign-in and drop-off "NEW" personal
hygiene items for homeless men and women in Baltimore. All donations will be delivered the evening of 12/14 to
the Karis Home and the Baltimore Rescue Mission, two Christian shelters in Baltimore that provide emergency housing
and Christian evangelism to homeless women and men.
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3. 2013 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival
Tentative Schedule of Activities
EVENT LOCATION:
Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library
2nd floor/400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
EVENT PRICE:
FREE ADMISSION!
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Author Signings and Book Sale – 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (2nd floor hallway of the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library located
400 Cathedral Street; Baltimore, MD 21201). SEE pages 18 – 55 for a list of participating vendors.
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Author Panel Discussions – 10:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m./The Poe Room located on the 2nd floor of the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free
Library (400 Cathedral Street; Baltimore, MD 21201). SEE pages 9-16 for a list of scheduled panel discussion with tentative start/end
times.
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Author/Writing Workshops – 10:30 a.m. – 4:10 p.m./Office of Student Programs located on the 2nd floor of the Central Branch of the
Enoch Pratt Free Library (400 Cathedral Street; Baltimore, MD 21201). See pages 6 – 8 for a list of workshop descriptions and tentative
start/end times.
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Keynote Address by Bishop Monroe Saunders, Jr. – 12:30 p.m. – 12:55 p.m./The Office of Student Programs located on the 2nd floor of
the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library (400 Cathedral Street; Baltimore, MD 21201). SEE page 5 to read the bio of Bishop
Monroe Saunders, Jr.
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Personal Hygiene Drive for the Homeless – 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m./Drop-off “NEW” personal hygiene items (i.e. bars of soap,
deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, dental floss, lotion, sanitary napkins, shaving cream, shaving razors, men’s underwear,
women’s underwear, men’s pajamas, women’s pajamas, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, hand sanitizer, etc.) to the Registration Table
located outside the elevators on the 2nd floor of the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library (400 Cathedral Street; Baltimore, MD
21201).
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Call to Salvation/End - 4:15 p.m. - 4:25 p.m./ The Poe Room located on the 2nd floor of the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free
Library (400 Cathedral Street; Baltimore, MD 21201).
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4. MASTER OF CEREMONY – BISHOP DARNEAL F. JOHNSON, III
As an apostolic gift to the body of Christ, Bishop
Darneal Johnson's gift and anointing has afforded
him the honor of serving in full-time ministry
with some of God's greatest generals.
After returning to Baltimore as a result of
Hurricane Katrina, Bishop Johnson was refreshed
and renewed. He reinvented his ministry by
becoming the morning show host for a local
gospel station, Spirit 1400.
Uplifting and
inspiring thousands of listeners as they began
their day, Bishop Johnson is an anointed man of
God. A highly sought after life coach, mentor,
preacher, teacher, and lecturer with an expertise
in Church government and spiritual protocol,
Bishop Johnson is the current pastor of Living
Word Ministries.
Bishop Darneal F. Johnson, III
Be sure to visit Bishop Johnson’s product
table in The Poe Room on the 2nd floor of
the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free
Library.
Bishop Johnson will MC the panel discussions at
the 2013 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival! The
first panel discussion will begin promptly at
10:45 a.m. in The Poe Room (2nd Floor of the
Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library
located 400 Cathedral Street).
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5. KEYNOTE SPEAKER – BISHOP MONROE SAUNDERS, JR.
A dynamic teacher, preacher and leader - Bishop Monroe Saunders, Jr.
senses the urgency for unity in the Body of Christ and the need for
transformative spiritual development. He is considered to be a visionary
and leader of spiritual transformation during this critical time in our
history.
Having held two prior pastorates - First United Church of Jesus Christ in
Detroit, Michigan and the Capitol Hill United Church of Jesus Christ in
Washington, D.C. - Bishop Saunders is the Senior Pastor of
Transformation Church of Jesus Christ in Baltimore, MD. He also
serves as the Presiding Bishop of the United Church of Jesus Christ
(Apostolic).
Some of his many accomplishments include serving as:
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Keynote Address
12:30 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.
(Office of Student Programs 2nd Floor/Central Branch of
Enoch Pratt Free Library)
Be sure to visit Bishop Saunders’ product
table outside the Office of Student Programs.
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Presiding Prelate of the United Church of Jesus Christ;
President of the Center for More Abundant Life which encompasses two Section 8
housing projects for the disabled and elderly;
Executive Director of the Center for Creative Learning, an institution-providing
academic excellence for children, grades pre-K through 5th grade;
President of Pneumiah Vision, Inc. – A Community Development Corporation;
A board member of the Transplant Resource Center of Baltimore;
An executive board member of the Howard County Housing Commission;
A board member of the Mayfield Avenue Community Association;
A board member of the National Conference of Christian Jews – State chapter; and
Diocese Bishop for the 6th Episcopal Diocese – Florida & 8th Episcopal Diocese –
Canada.
Bishop Saunders is the author of A Journey to Faith: Barren with a
Promise, a book written to encourage those who are going through
barren moments in their lives to build their faith, because out of
barrenness, the seed of promise can break forth! His newest book, A
Journey to Transformation: Seeing the World Through a Different Lens,
has just been released
His wife, Lady Winsome R. Saunders, and his family make his life
complete; they are the love and joy of his life.
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6. TENTATIVE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
(ALL WORKSHOPS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE OFFICE OF STUDENT PROGRAMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE
CENTRAL BRANCH OF THE ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY)
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7. Be sure to visit Nicois’ product table outside the Office of Student Programs on the 2nd floor of the
Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library located 400 Cathedral Street; Baltimore, MD 21201
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9. TENTATIVE AUTHOR PANEL DISCUSSION SCHEDULE:
10:45 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. - Writing as a Tool for Christian Ministry - Part 1 (The Poe Room - 2nd Floor) - Each author speaks
for 5 minutes about her book in a way that addresses the panel's theme.
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10. 11:15 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. - Christian Fiction: Stories that Harvest Souls for Christ (The Poe Room - 2nd Floor) - Each author speaks
for 5 minutes about her book in a way that addresses the panel's theme.
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11. 11:45 a.m. 12:05 p.m. - Healing Words - Part 1 (The Poe Room - 2nd Floor) - Each author speaks for 5 minutes about her book
in a way that addresses the panel's theme.
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12. 1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. - Poetry as Praise Panel - (The Poe Room - 2nd Floor) - Each author speaks for 5 minutes about her book in a
way that addresses the panel's theme.
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13. 1:25 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. - Writing to Disciple the Youth (The Poe Room - 2nd Floor) - Each author speaks for 5 minutes about her book
in a way that addresses the panel's theme.
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14. 1:50 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. - Getting to WOW (Women of Wisdom) - (The Poe Room - 2nd Floor) - Each author speaks for 5
minutes about her book in a way that addresses the panel's theme.
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15. 2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Writing as a Tool for Christian Ministry - Part 2 (The Poe Room - 2nd Floor)- Each author speaks for 5
minutes about her book in a way that addresses the panel's theme.
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16. 2:55 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. - Healing Words - Part 2 (The Poe Room - 2nd Floor) - Each author speaks for 5 minutes about her book in a
way that addresses the panel's theme.
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17. SPECIAL NOTE:
Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) is a group of Christian authors (fiction and nonfiction) on FIRE for God and committed to using writing as a tool for Christian
ministry.
CAOT values excellence and works diligently throughout the year to host highquality literary events that connect Christian book lovers with Christian fiction and
non-fiction authors.
We try our best to provide a literary experience as marketed with the named authors
on our marketing materials (i.e. flyers, brochures and websites). Unfortunately, life
happens and there are always unforeseen circumstances that prevent some
participating authors from following through on their scheduled commitments.
Regrettably, the following authors will not be present at the 2013 Christian Writer ’s
Literary Festival due to sickness and/or scheduling conflicts:
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Dr. A’ndrea Wilson
Ondrea Davis
Leslie Howard
We are excited to announce that Christian author, Jonathan Young, will participate
in the Writing as a Tool for Christian Ministry – Part 2 Panel Discussion.
Christian author, Lynn Pinder, will participate in the Poetry as Praise Panel
Discussion. Christian publisher, Deanna Davis Garlic, will participate in the
Getting to WOW (Women of Wisdom). Please SEE pages 14-15 for more details
and descriptions of the tentatively scheduled author panels.
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18. TENTATIVE LIST OF PARTICIPATING VENDORS
(Check-out these and other vendors in the hallway on the 2nd floor at the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library located
400 Cathedral Street; Baltimore, MD 21201)
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19. A Special THANK YOU to the 5th Annual African American Author’s Expo
for co-sponsoring the 2013 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival

20. www.2013caot.blogspot.com
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21. CHILDREN’S
BOOKS
VENDORS

22. A Special THANK YOU to Manna Expressions, LLC for co-sponsoring the 2013
Christian Writer’s Literary Festival
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24. Attendees can place orders on 12/14; all books will be shipped within 14 business days!
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FICTION
VENDORS

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56. A Message from Lynn Pinder
Chief Visionary Officer
Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT)
Thank you for attending the 2013 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival. I
hope you are ready for a literary experience packed with a variety of
Christian authors (fiction and non-fiction) for readers of all ages. I want
to extend a special thank you to the Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt
Free Library for serving as our venue for this third year.
We are blessed to add a few more author panels and workshops this year.
I want to publicly acknowledge all of the CAOT authors/members for
staying vested in Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) and sharing your
book ministries at CAOT scheduled Tour stops.
I need to thank Charlene Browne, the 2013 CAOT Coordinator, also.
Charlene has been an invaluable source of support to the entire CAOT
family. Melanie Smith-Taylor, Karen Smith, Mitzi Carrasquillo and Elder
Donna Jennifer Williams are other CAOT volunteers who have sowed
time and prayers into CAOT this year! Thank you ladies!
I would also like to thank Bishop Darneal F. Johnson, III and Bishop
Monroe Saunders, Jr. for taking the risk to be part of an emerging group
of Christian authors who are on FIRE for God and committed to using
writing as a tool for Christian ministry! Nicois, thanks you for helping to
groom Christian songwriters and for always be willing to give of your
time and your talent!
Lastly, I thank all of the Christian book lovers who show-up to support
Christian authors at CAOT’s scheduled Tour stops. Thanks so much for
your prayers and the book purchases you make that support participating
CAOT authors/members. Thanks also for supporting our Christian
missions outreaches!
To God be the Glory!
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57. CAOT Marketplace
Please support these individuals/organizations!
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58. Visit www.2014caot.blogspot.com to learn more about Christian Authors on Tour’s 2014 Tour with
scheduled Tour stops in GA, NY, MD & NJ!
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59. Visit www.christianwritersliteraryfestival.blogspot.com to view photo
highlights from the 2011 and 2012 Christian Writer’s Literary Festivals!
Plan to attend the 2014 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival in Baltimore, MD on
Saturday, December 13, 2014!