About the author

AJ Benson

<p>Although this project has two contributors, we came into it with one purpose. It has one author page, because we have one love for Christ that we want to share with you!</p> <p>AJ is a debut author with the publication of <em>Quest for the King. </em>She has a Master&rsquo;s Degree in International Affairs from <em>The George Washington University</em> and has been writing and editing as an analyst for almost 20 years. She is currently a member of <em>American Christian Fiction Writers </em>and is active in both her church and her sons&#39; Boy Scout troop.</p> <p>AJ reads non-fiction books on a range of topics to include devotionals and health-related books. She also enjoys the whimsy of young adult fantasy, the depth of myth and lore, and the excitement of magic. She loves the epic struggle between good and evil.</p> <p>AJ lives in Maryland with her two sons, three dogs and two cats.</p> <p>AJ&#39;s website is <strong>AJBensonAuthor.com</strong>.</p> <p>~~~~~~</p> <p>Heather has published eight novels including the LIGHT OF LOIAN series, which spent five months at the top of Amazon&rsquo;s free Christian Fantasy charts, and SOUL TIES, a supernatural young adult series. &nbsp;Her first novel, <em>A Light in the Darkness</em>, was featured at the Arkansas Literary Festival.</p> <p>She is the former president of <em>Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas</em> and a current member of the <em>American Christian Fiction Writers</em>. She is an active speaker at conferences and enjoys teaching others about writing tradecraft. Her fantasy novels, for middle grades, teens, and young adults, are exciting adventures filled with quests and new discoveries.</p> <p>Heather enjoys writing in many genres. She is currently working on a paranormal suspense series and also released a contemporary romance, <em>Loose Ends</em>. From children&rsquo;s lit to non-fiction, there are few genres she wouldn&rsquo;t love to explore.</p> <p>Heather lives in Arkansas with her three teenage children and loving, supportive husband.</p> <p>Heather&#39;s website is <strong>HeatherSutherlin.com</strong></p>