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M. N. Kollar

Maxine’s Books:

* For more information on her book and/or the accompanying activity packet, click the pics above

About the Author:

Maxine says she is a Christ follower but she is really a Jesus jogger, pursuing Him daily. She lives in the Northeast USA with her loving husband, three truculent children and one very judgey cat. She likes to bake from scratch and organize things. She claims that she’s not much fun but she is an all-around good egg.

First Name Acrostic:

Mother of three

Always chasing Jesus

X-ray my heart, Lord

Immigrant, so I love America

Never giving up

Ending up on a small farm, someday

Travel Bucket List Items:

In the U.S.A. — Yellowstone National Park

Outside the U.S.A. — Vietnam caves

An adventure — “I hate heights so I think zip-lining over a forest canopy would be nice.”

An Accomplishment She’s Proud Of:

After years as a stay-at-home mom, I pivoted my way back into the work force to help pay for my kids’ college tuition. I is a different way of taking care of my children, but I feel proud knowing they won’t be saddled with debt as they start building their futures.

Five Favorites:

Movie – The Princess Bride

Childhood Gift – Being brought to America

Coffee Drink – Anything with a hazelnut creamer

Book – The Wind in the Willows, still

Season – Fall

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Baron D. Hall

Baron’s Book:


* For more information on his book, click the pic above

About the Author:

Baron was born and raised in the limestone capital of the world, Bedford, IN. He loves having fun as an orthodontist and creating social media videos. Baron is a certified rescue diver, self-taught bagpiper (albeit rusty), and he can run faster than a speeding banana slug. He lives with his wife and three kids in Bedford.

First Name Acrostic:

B-oom! I like to have fun and be goofy

A-ccentuate the positive and remember that the glass is always half-full

R-eads every night before bed

O-rthodontist by day

N-erdy

Travel Bucket List Items:

In the U.S.A. — He would like to spend 10 days in Hawaii with only his wife (Sorry, kids. You’ll have a blast with Grammy and Nanny)

Outside the U.S.A. — He has always wanted to visit Australia and scuba dive at the Great Barrier Reef.

An Accomplishment He’s Proud Of:

His proudest accomplishment is being a dad. For the longest time, he was one of those “I’m never having kids” people, but having his own kids has opened his eyes in ways he never thought possible. He’s also very proud to be with the same amazing woman since they were 15/14-years old.

Five Favorites:

Movie – Dumb and Dumber

Food – Homemade ice cream

Drink – Homemade milkshake (yes, it’s a drink)

Childhood pastime – Staying up very late playing video games

Character – He is the self-proclaimed biggest Godzilla fan of Lawrence County, Indiana

Website: barondhall.com

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Ben Cooper

Ben’s Books:

* For more information on his books, click the pics above

About the Author

Ben is a farm raised husband, father, beekeeper, author, speaker, and friend. After a 43-year career working for Maryland Department of Agriculture, he retired early to write, teach, speak, and live the dream in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains of southern Pennsylvania. He is proud of all five of his now adult children and volunteers for various organizations. He is thankful to live in an area where he gets to experience all four seasons, but wishes Winter would only last until mid-February.

First Name Acrostic:

B-eliever in the finished work of Jesus Christ

E-ncourager of others

N-othing better than Cherry Pepsi and Reese’s peanut butter cups

 

Travel Bucket List Items: Yosemite National Park; Staffordshire England where his family originated; he would like to hike the “Golden Mile” that the gold rush seekers had to climb to reach Alaska.

An Accomplishment He’s Proud Of: Receiving the George W. Imirie Award for Excellence in Beekeeping Education from the Maryland State Beekeepers Association.

Five Favorites:

Movie: Muppet Christmas Carol

Childhood gift: A John Deere pedal tractor

Coffee drink: More of an iced tea person.

Season: Late Spring / early Summer

Book: Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret by Dr. & Mrs.Howard Taylor

“Family Photos”