Robin Jones Gunn

Robin Jones Gunn is a highly accomplished author, best known for her young adult, Christian, and contemporary fiction works. She has written over 100 books, with over 6 million copies sold worldwide. Her writing has been celebrated with multiple awards, including the Gold Medallion Award and three Christy Awards. Gunn's career began to take shape when she was encouraged by her husband and her experiences with her church youth group. This led her to write young adult novels that would be suitable for Christian teenagers, setting the stage for her future success.

One of Gunn's most popular series is the "Christy Miller" series, which has developed a cult following and has been translated into multiple languages. The series has continued with "Christy & Todd: The College Years, Married Years, Baby Years, and the Haven Maker series." In addition to these series, Gunn has written several standalone novels and non-fiction works, such as "Before Your Tween Daughter Becomes a Woman," "Victim of Grace," "Praying for Your Future Husband," and "Before You Meet Your Future Husband," which was co-authored with Tricia Goyer. These works have been well-received and have become favorites in book clubs and study groups. Many of Gunn's books are available in various formats, including eBook, audiobook, large print, and foreign editions.

Robin Jones Gunn is not only a prolific author but also a frequent speaker at international and local events. She co-hosts the "Women Worth Knowing" podcast with Cheryl Brodersen. Gunn's writing has had a significant impact on Christian literature, particularly in the young adult genre. Her books have been adapted into three Hallmark Christmas movies, including the Father Christmas series, which broke records for the network in 2016 and 2017.

Gunn's love for storytelling can be traced back to her early years when her first-grade teacher recognized her talent for entertaining the class with her stories. However, it wasn't until much later that Gunn pursued writing professionally. After attending writer conferences and taking classes, she began reading published children's books, interviews with authors, articles, and devotions. This marked the beginning of her writing career, which has since brought joy and inspiration to millions of readers worldwide.