WILLIFORD, Carolyn (S.) 1953-

PERSONAL:

Born January 30, 1953, in Columbus, OH; daughter of Robert and Freda (Parker) Wolfe; married G. Craig Williford (a seminary president), June 9, 1973; children: Robert, Jay. Ethnicity: "Caucasian." Education: Cedarville University, B.A., 1975. Religion: Evangelical Christian. Hobbies and other interests: Reading, biking, hiking, family activities.

ADDRESSES:

Agent—c/o Author Mail, WaterBrook Press, 2375 Telstar Dr., Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. E-mail—MyWendy7@aol.com.

CAREER:

Writer. Co-leader of retreats and marriage seminars.

WRITINGS:

Devotions for Families That Can't Sit Still, Victor Books (Wheaton, IL), 1990.

More Devotions for Families That Can't Sit Still, Victor Books (Wheaton, IL), 1991.

Jordan's Bend (historical novel), Thomas Nelson Publishers (Nashville, TN), 1995.

An Appreciation Book for the Pastor's Wife, Harold Shaw Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 1998.

(With husband, Craig Williford) Faith Tango: A Liberating Approach to Spiritual Growth in Marriage, WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO), 2002.

(With husband, Craig Williford) Questions for the God Who Needs No Answers: What Is He Really Asking of You?, WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO), 2003.

Questions from the God Who Needs No Answers, WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO), 2003.

Contributor to books, including Keeping Your Kids Christian, 1990.

SIDELIGHTS:

Carolyn Williford told CA: "My motivation for writing is [the hope] that the readers would grow in their relationships with God while reading quality literature. Most topics came out of my experience—whether from my personal devotions, out family worship, or an area where we lived. Tennessee, with its many Tennessee Valley Authority dams, was the inspiration for Jordan's Bend."

BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL SOURCES:

PERIODICALS

Publishers Weekly, October 28, 2002, review of Faith Tango: A Liberating Approach to Spiritual Growth in Marriage, p. 65.

ONLINE

Random House Web site,http://www.randomhouse.com/ (January 29, 2003).