PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour Line Up

Greetings,

I’m thrilled to announce the author lineup for the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour! Throughout October, we’ll be journeying alongside writers from a variety of genres—Biblical Fiction, Christian Fantasy, Historical Romance/Fiction, Speculative Fiction, and Devotional Content. Posts will be shared here and across other platforms, offering glimpses into the hearts and stories of these authors.

This tour isn’t just about books—it’s about how “The Word of God is living and active” in the lives of those who write them. As Hebrews 4:12 (NET) reminds us:

“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.”

These authors live that truth every day, not only in their storytelling but in the way they live out their faith.

We’re also encouraged in Hebrews 10:23-25 (NET) to:

“…spur one another on to love and good works, not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.”

I believe this kind of gathering—virtual though it may be—is vital to the future of our faith. By following our hashtags and joining the conversation, you’ll be part of a movement that celebrates the living Word through the lens of each author’s journey.

But enough from me... You came here to find out who’s joining the tour, didn’t you?

Without further ado, here is the lineup as of 9/28/25…

• Aubrey Reiss Taylor
• B.D. Lawrence
• Dana McNeely
• Demi (DM) Griffin
• Dr. Lisa Dorsey
• D.T. Powell
• J.A. Webb
• Jenifer Jennings
• Jon Caldwell
• Linda Shenton Matchett
• and of course, me... Matthew James Elliott

I hope you are looking forward to meeting some of these authors next month, and I can not wait to see where this tour takes us throughout October. Posts will go up on Sunday, Tuesday, or Friday, here at The Gathering Room Blog, and we will also be hosting a giveaway along the way, so make sure you're looking for these hashtags to keep up with all of these amazing authors. 

• #PenWorksoftheWord
• #FaithBasedWriting
• #WritersofFaith
• # BlogTour

See you in the "digital" pages,

M.J. E.