Lisa Wingate is a popular inspirational speaker, magazine columnist, and national bestselling author of several books, including Tending Roses, Talk of the Town, Good Hope Road, Dandelion Summer, and Never Say Never. She is a Christy Award finalist, a seven-time Carol Award nominee, and the winner of the 2011 and 2012 Carol Awards. Her work was recently honored by the Americans for More Civility for promoting greater kindness and civility in American life. Lisa and her family live in Central Texas.

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