Defining Julie's work and ministry is a complex task. She has the creative mind of a writer, the compassionate heart of a long-time caregiver, the tenacity of an inquisitive journalist, the others-centeredness of a successful businesswoman. All these she brings to her daily ministry through writing, publishing, conference speaking, Bible teaching, blogging, writer coaching, and caregiving.Her newest books are, The GOD Interviews: Questions You Would Ask; Answers God Gives and an emotion-laced 30-day devotional written while her dad was battling pancreatic cancer: Comforting Words for Caregivers ... and those they love.Julie's topics are as varied as her talents. Audience favorites include her practical questions for God teaching series (based on The GOD Interviews), Sisters in Faithtopical studies, tools for digging into the Word, prayer from Christ's perspective, and comfort for caregivers of aging parents. Check out her speaking brochure at: http://issuu.com/julie-allysonieron/docs/ieronspeakingtopics A committed believer in Jesus Christ, Julie speaks to writer's conferences, women's retreats, single adult groups, and other Christian gatherings. She is a frequent guest on radio and TV broadcasts including Chris Fabry Live, Midday Connection, Moody Broadcasting, Christian Television Network, Focus on the Family Radio, LeSea Broadcasting, "Among Friends," and Billy Graham's "Decision Today." Julie's bylines have appeared in Moody, Today's Christian Woman, Salvation Army Newsletter, The Standard, BGC World, Clarity, Christian Single, Church Libraries, Advanced Christian Writer, Christian Communicator and Home Life. She has taught journalism, English, and communications; been a spokesperson for a Chicago utility; and worked at a newspaper. Julie is a long-time mentor for the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild and a sought-after publishing coach for first-time authors.Julie holds a BA in management from Anderson University and an MA in journalism from Ball State University.In more than 25 years of publishing, Julie is the author of more than 30 books. Here's just a sampling:The Julie-Allyson Ieron Bible Reference Collection on WORDsearch 9.0. It features 9 of Julie's books linked with 75 Bible reference resources. The Overwhelmed Woman's Guide to ... Caring for Aging Parents has been a featured resource for Focus on the Family, where she recently was a radio guest. The Sisters in Faith Bible Study series features contemporary, cutting edge themes from the lives of Bible women, blended with true-to-life stories from modern-day women. Many of her other books are now available in MP3 audio and Kindle formats, in addition to traditional paperback. Julie blogs at womencareforagingparents.blogspot.com and theGODinterviews.blogspot.comShe has collaborated on books for Broadman & Holman, Moody Publishers, and Crossway helping craft the messages of such well-known authors as Adrian and Joyce Rogers, E.V. Hill, and many others. Julie was a Contributing Writer for Today's Christian Woman and contributor to numerous books including: A Complete Guide to Writing for Publication and Writers on Writing.