Kelli Chambers is a budding young author from East Texas. When Kelli presented this story (Tiny the Bee) to BOW Books, it was so precious, we just had to publish it. We know that you will enjoy getting to know Kelli through her writing.
JoAnn A. Woytek is a self-taught artist, working in oils, acrylics, and watercolors for many years. Prior to meeting Deanna Luke, JoAnn worked in homes and offices in the Carolinas painting murals as well as original watercolors. Her art adorns our first book, What Good Is..., which gets many compliments on the beauty of the book and the art that makes every page what it is. She has received many awards, including the Windsor and Newton Watercolor Awards. JoAnn lives in North Carolina and is the wife of David and the mother of Shawna & Sarah.
Lynne Chambers was involved in advertising for several years, but always loved art. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising with a minor in art from San Jose State University. Lynne has included her art in various aspects of her life, creating free-form art, graphics and design, mural design, greeting cards, and book illustrations. Lynne desires at this time in her life to create for the Lord, applying her talent toward the generational transfer of the love of the Lord Jesus Christ. She has been with BOW Books for several years and has been involved in illustrating all of the Marky books and the latest contribution from her daughter, Kelli, entitled Tiny The Bee.
Jeff Carnehl has been a designer, art director, and illustrator for such companies as International Paper Company, David C. Cook Publishing, and Christianity Today, designing food labels, Sunday School materials, and magazines. He's illustrated several recent books including Creative Clips and That Special Starry Night . Jeff presently combines his career as a teacher and a freelance illustrator. With BOW Books, Jeff has created the world of Treetop Clubhouse. He lives in Palatine, Illinois, with his wife and three sons.
Janet Long is our book designer. She has an associates degree in applied arts & science from Brookhaven College. Janet has been in the business of illustrating and designing books, etc. for 29 years. In Janet's own words, "I feel my specific role with BOW is to enhance the writing and illustration of the books in such a way as to make children and adults want to read the books." She lives in Bedford, Texas, and has a husband, 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren.
Deanna Luke is the founding author of BOW Books. She writes from her heart about issues that bless and encourage children and their families. She is a grandmother of 4, mother of 3, and friend to many. Becoming a grandmother was the catalyst for venturing into the children's publishing world - seeing a need for quality books that teach values and bring entertainment to children, she knew she had something to offer to the children of today. She graduated from Emmaus Road Ministry School in 1992 and has studied creative writing at the University of Texas at Tyler, as well as private writers' conferences across the United States. She is dedicated to the Lord and the generational transfer of His Love through her writing. Her books are listed on the products page.
For more information about Deanna's vision for her writing and other articles that she has written, go to Deanna's Home Page - www.deannaluke.com. There are also pictures of her family and some interesting tidbits.