We are joined on Girlfriendit Radio by Terri Blackstock who is a New York Times best-selling author of titles such as Intervention, Vicious Cycle, Downfall and her new release, If I Run.

In her 30-year career as a novelist, she has sold seven million copies worldwide. She is the winner of three Carol Awards, a Christian Retailers' Choice Award and a Romantic Times Book Reviews Career Achievement Award, among others.

In 1994, Terri was writing secular romance novels under two pseudonyms when a spiritual awakening prompted her to switch gears. Her newly awakened faith wove its way into the tapestry of her popular suspense novels, offering hope instead of despair.

Her goal is to entertain with page-turning plots, while challenging her readers to think and grow. "I wanted to see if I could incorporate a suspenseful plot with faith-based elements that pointed people to Christ rather than giving them stumbling blocks," Terri explains. She has told her personal testimony on a number of national television programs as well as numerous radio programs across the country.

Terri was vulnerable and shared great insights into her life and her writing. Patty and Lisa also shared some effective leadership tips when leading small groups.