Laura Hodges Poole is a Christian writer with dozens of articles, devotions, and short stories in publication. She is a 2014 ACFW Genesis semi-finalist and a 2012 RWA Emily finalist in Christian fiction. Laura is also a non-fiction ghostwriter and collaborator. Her passion is encouraging others in their Christian walk through her blog, "A Word of Encouragement." Her most recent book, A Christmas Chance, is available on Amazon. She lives in the upstate of South Carolina with her husband. They have a son and daughter.