February 15, 2023 - The first annual Shelby County Author’s Day to be held at the John D. Windham Civic Center, 146 Express Blvd, Center, Texas 75935, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from the hours of 10am to 2pm.
The following authors who will be at the first annual Shelby County Author’s Day:
Vanessa Davis
Vanessa L. Davis is a wife, mother and grandmother. She is an inspirational speaker and an advocate for mental health and wellness. Her passion is working with those who have suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and drug addiction. She desires to see all people live abundant lives physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Her motto is "Just Live Safe" created from the first letters of her son Justin L. Slaughter's name; he was killed by a drunk driver in 2010. She is called by her husband's side, Pastor Alvin J. Davis, to the Open-Door Baptist Worship Center in Center, Texas. Vanessa speaks and shares her love for Jesus Christ through ministering at local churches, retreats, women's conferences, and other special events. "I believe in the power of resilience, that we can bounce back to bounce forward and REBOUND." 'Rebound: The Ball is in My Court' by Vanessa Davis
Carmen Whitaker
'A Living Hope' by Carmen Whitaker - "You wanna make God laugh? Tell Him about your plans! When everything Eddie Crawford planned for her life began to crumble around her, she had no choice but to seek shelter in the tiny East Texas town she'd worked so hard to escape. Back in the arms of the friends and family she had turned her back on for so long, Eddie must learn to listen to the messages God is sending her, allow Him to guide her steps on the road back to herself. Because sometimes God whispers and sometimes He raises His voice." Carmen Whitaker lives with her husband and children in a small town deep in the East Texas Piney Woods. 'A Living Hope' by Carmen Whitaker
Neal Murphy
Neal Murphy resides in his birthplace of San Augustine with his wife, Clara. He has two children, Kay Fatheree, a pastor's wife now living in Freer, and Douglas Murphy, a retired police officer in Burlington, North Carolina. He has five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Murphy earned his bachelor’s degree In business administration from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches and his master’s degree in general insurance from the Insurance Institute of America. He also attended Baylor University in Waco, where he studied religion courses. He is a deacon at a Baptist church, has taught Sunday school classes, and directed church choirs for many years. 'East Texas Serendipity: Discovering Stories, History, and Tales from an East Texan’s Perspective' by Neal Murphy
The remaining authors attending the first annual Shelby County Author's Day will be highlighted in upcoming articles leading up to the February 18th event day!
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