Cox, Michelle: - Known for her "encouragement with a Southern drawl," Michelle Cox can respond to thirty-five different situations using just the words "bless your heart." With the proper inflections, facial expressions, and body language, of course. A bestselling and award-winning author, she's written or contributed to thirty books, for multiple publications at Focus on the Family, and for FoxNews.com, Christian Cinema, Guideposts, Leading Hearts Magazine, and numerous other publications and sites. A popular speaker, interview guest, retreat leader, and conference faculty member, Michelle loves to pair humorous, poignant, and nostalgic stories--especially Southern stories--with faith-filled messages that provide hope and encouragement and draw readers closer to God.