Meet Our Authors
Anistemi Authors
Bekah Byrke
Bekah writes for middle grade & YA readers, delivering enjoyable stories fueled by lyrical prose, imaginative style, and excellent storytelling! Find wonder in the everyday!
Ellie Ballard
Ellie writes for YA readers and focuses on using fiction to deliver truth in grace, purity of message, and timeless quality. Be edified, encouraged, and uplifted through fiction!
Jordan Foster
Jordan writes for YA readers, prioritizing entertaining action, relatable characters, and content Christian readers can guiltlessly enjoy. Indulge in genuine engagement!
Addie Ballard
Addie writes for YA readers who enjoy action, adventure, and unexpected realities revealed through story. Discover awesome stories that reveal eternal truth in action!
Katherine Ballard
Katherine writes for YA and adult readers who want worthy content. Accept an invitation to dig deeper into internal experiences & spiritual realities through skillful writing & story craft!
A.D. Merci
A.D. writes for families, offering fantasy with edifying themes, excellent worldbuilding, & characters you can love. Escape reality to reconnect with deeper purpose & meaning!
Upcoming Events
Live Workshop: 15 Steps to Your First Novel
What: A free, four-week course for writers who want a structured approach to writing your first novel with publication in mind.
When: Thursdays, February 5th - 26th from 12-1pm PST| 1-2pm MST | 2-3pm CST | 3-4pm EST
Where: Register to get access to our private Teams meeting.
Cost: Free (this year only)!
Spring Publication Contest
What: A publication contest for Christian short story and flash fiction authors.
When: The Spring 2026 deadline is Friday, February 20th.
Academy Early Enrollment Opens
What: Seats in premium courses are extremely limited. Sign up to receive insider notification of early enrollment opening and to learn more about Anistemi Authors Academy, our pathway to publication (through advanced creative writing courses).
When: Register for self-paced courses any time through the Anistemi Bookshop. Open enrollment for premium courses begins March 16th.
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