JOHN, Sally 1951-
(Sally D. John)

PERSONAL:

Born March 28, 1951, in Moline, IL; daughter of Wayne and Mary Carlson; married Timothy John (a corporate executive), December 29, 1973; children: Christopher, Elizabeth. Education: Illinois State University, B.S., 1973.

ADDRESSES:

Agent—Lee Hough, Alive Communications, Inc., 7680 Goddard St., Colorado Springs, CO 80920. E-mail—sallyjohnbook@aol.com.

CAREER:

Fiction writer. Teacher at writing conferences; speaker to women's groups. Formerly worked as substitute teacher and middle-school reading teacher.

WRITINGS:

ROMANCE FICTION

In the Shadow of Love, Crossway Books (Wheaton, IL), 1998.

Surrender of the Heart, Crossway Books (Wheaton, IL), 1999.

To Dream Again, Crossway Books (Wheaton, IL), 2000.

After All These Years, Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR), 2002.

A Journey by Chance, Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR), 2002.

Just to See You Smile, Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR), 2003.

The Winding Road Home, Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR), 2003.

CONTEMPORARY FICTION

Flash Point, Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR), 2004.

In a Heartbeat, Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR), 2004.

Moment of Truth, Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR), 2005.

The Beach House, Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR), 2006.

Castles in the Sand, Harvest House Publishers (Eugene, OR), 2006.

Contributor to periodicals, including Family, Living with Teenagers, Friendly Exchange, and San Diego edition of Los Angeles Times.

SIDELIGHTS:

Sally John told CA: "Real life greatly influences my fiction. I most often return to the theme of broken relationships and what happens when faith enters the picture. The power of forgiveness always plays a role as well.

"The majority of women readers I hear from tell me they connect with my stories because of the emotional impact they deliver. Heartstrings are tugged, tears and laughter ensue, sentiments are affirmed or challenged.

"I like to dig deeply. I like to propose the concept—through fiction—that there is something bigger going on here in the life than our senses alone can reveal to us. I like to suggest that God is real and that He does make a different in the here-and-now whenever we invite Him to do so.

"Authors who impact my life—and therefore my work—include Leanne Payne, Brennan Manning, Rob Bell, Annie Dillard, and Madeleine L'Engle."