Shannon An author of numerous books, Shannon has a B.A. in journalism and a minor in Biblical studies from Biola University, and was the recipient of the North County Times Excellence in Writing award in 2000, and the San Diego Christian Writers' Guild Nancy Bayless Award for Excellence in Writing in 2003. She has been interviewed on radio and television programs across the nation and was recently featured in such media outlets as PBS' Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, The Harvest Show and TIME magazine. Shannon's ministry spans the globe, as her books are available in several languages. She also serves as a mentor to young authors through the Jerry B. Jenkins' Christian Writers' Guild. Her articles have appeared in Marriage Partnership and BRIO magazines. You can contact Shannon at shannon AT yourmomentisnow.com. Although Shannon loves to respond personally, due to the high volume of emails she receives it can sometimes take up to a month for her to reply. Thanks for your patience. To read more about Shannon's ministry to teens you can visit her at www.beingagirlbooks.com Michael Michael Primicerio is a first time author, and a well-seasoned speaker who seeks to ignite a passion for Christ everywhere he goes. The youngest of seven children, Michael is a fun-loving guy with a knack for viewing all things through a lens of humor. Prior to marrying Shannon, he attended Calvary Chapel Bible College and spent time studying at their extension campus in Israel. When he isn't writing and speaking he enjoys traveling with Shannon, and playing sports. In 2006 he and Shannon traveled to Lima, Peru as part of the annual BRIO missions trip. A native of New York, he loves Southern California weather but remains an avid New York Yankees fan. Michael makes his living in the corporate world as a licensed health and life insurance agent. He and Shannon make their home in Orange County. You can contact Michael at michael AT yourmomentisnow.com. Just like Shannon, he receives a high volume of emails and may take up to a month to respond. Thanks for your patience.