Robin jones gunn biography definition
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Gunn, Robin Jones
GUNN, Robin Jones. American, b. 1955. Genres: Children's fiction, Young adult fiction, Children's non-fiction, Theology/Religion, Young adult nonfiction. Career: Writer. Weekend announcer, interviewer on "His People Radio Magazine," and host of "Kids Korner" weekly program, KNIS Radio, Carson City, NV, and KCSP Radio, Casper, WY; speaker at women's group meetings, public and private schools, retreats, and writer's conferences. Publications: CHRISTY MILLER SERIES: Summer Promise, 1988; A Whisper and a Wish, 1989; Yours Forever, 1990; Surprise Endings, 1991; Island Dreamer, 1992; A Heart Full of Hope, 1992; True Friends, 1993; Starry Night, 1993; Seventeen Wishes, 1993; Sweet Dreams, 1994; A Promise Is Forever, 1994. MRS. ROSEY-POSEY SERIES: Mrs. Rosey-Posey and the Chocolate Cherry Treat, 1991; Mrs. Rosey-Posey and the Treasure Hunt, 1991; Mrs. Rosey-Posey and the Empty Nest, 1993. JESUS IS WITH ME SERIES: Jesus Is with Me When I Celebrate His Birthday, 19
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Gunn, Robin Jones 1955–
PERSONAL: Born April 18, 1955, in Baraboo, WI; daughter of Travis Garland (a teacher) and Barbara (a teacher; maiden name, Clawson) Jones; married Ross Gunn III (a pastor), August 13, 1977; children: Ross IV, Rachel Elizabeth. Education: Attended Biola University, La Mirada, CA. Politics: Republican. Religion: Protestant.
ADDRESSES: Home and office—P.O. Box 56353, Portland, OR 97238. E-mail—[email protected].
CAREER: Writer and radio host. His People Radio Magazine, weekend announcer and interviewer; host of Kids Korner weekly program, KNIS Radio, Carson City, NV, and KCSP Radio, Casper, WY; speaker at women's group meetings, public and private schools, retreats, and writer's conferences.
AWARDS, HONORS: First place in article-writing contest, Biola University Writer's Institute, 1988; Sherwood E. Wirt Award, Biola University Writer's Institute, 1989; Lucille Gardner Poetry Award, Mount Hermon Writer's Conference, 1993.
WRITINGS
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Home of Our Hearts
What neither of them ever guessed was that they'd need to flyga eller fly undan halfway around the world to keep their promises and participate in the weddings of these two people they love. Plans are made, tickets are bought. They say they are learning to trust God even when the future in uncertain.
However, an unexpected phone call uproots Christy and Todd the night before their flygning and a frightening diagnosis leaves the young couple questioning their next decision. Todd reveals hidden hurts from his childhood and Christy struggles to understand her place with her mother and her aunt. Will the obstacles prevent them from keeping their promises? Or will they draw closer to each other and fin