Bio: Peg Carmack Short is the author of A Country Sampler of Simple Blessings and is a contributing author to What We’ve Learned So Far and Intimate Moments with God, both of which are released in 2004.She has also authored hundreds of articles for mass market and Christian magazines. She has more than twenty years experience as an award-winning writer and editor. Peg is currently editor-in-chief of Significant Living Magazine, a faith-based magazine to help those 50 plus maximize the second half of life. Her magazine background also includes executive positions for Romantic Homes, Decorating Ideas, Becoming Family and others. In addition to her magazine work, Peg formerly worked in acquisitions for both Tyndale House Publishers, developing products for Focus on the Family; and Moody Publishers, acquiring non-fiction books for women.

A frequent media personality, Short has appeared on radio broadcasts and been interviewed in many newspapers discussing home and family matters. She also speaks and teaches at national women’s events and writers conferences. Peg will customize keynote presentations and has led workshops on a variety of topics. Her special areas of interest and expertise include women, home, family, maximizing life after 50, writing and publishing.