Bio: Judi Braddy and King Solomon have come to the same conclusion—there’s a time and season for everything. Though her first article appeared in her sixth grade newspaper, it was a few seasons and a number of new leaves later before Judi’s speaking & writing really took flight.

Today she is a busy author, motivational speaker, licensed minister, wife, mom and (very young) grandma. Her publishing credits include a regular column for Woman’s Touch Magazine, a plethora of poems, articles and essays and three non-fiction books. Her first book, Prodigal in the Parsonage: Encouragement for Ministry Leaders Whose Child Rejects Faith (Beacon Hill Press, 2004), was written from painful personal experience and provides hopeful, helpful and heartwarming insights for parents with prodigal children . Simple Seasons: Little Lessons for Large Living (Pleasant Word Publishers, 2006) is a cozy compilation of her magazine articles in devotional format. Her newest book, It All Comes Out in the Wash: Sorting Through Priorities When Your Load Is Out of Balance (Beacon Hill Press, 2006), uses a clever wash-day theme, helping women Gain the knowledge to turn the Tide in bringing their spiritual lives and relationships back into balance. A fourth book, True North: Staying on Course in Life’s Changing Circumstances ( Beacon Hill), is due for release in 2007.

From teas to retreats, any event crafted to make women feel encouraged, inspired and valued is Judi’s kind of gathering. She especially enjoys encouraging women that no matter where we find ourselves in the process, we can leave a sweet fragrance in the lives we touch. Whatever the occasion, she comes prepared with a liberal sprinkling of hope and humor.

Judi’s other interests include music, sewing, decorating, gardening and reading. She and her minister-husband, Jim, live in Elk Grove, California where he serves as a denominational executive. Both travel and speak extensively. For more information about her writing, speaking and family, visit Judi’s witty website, www.judibraddy.com