Advanced Writers and Speakers Association is a professional group made up of the top 10 percent of Christian Women in the publishing and speaking world. The organization, founded in 2000 by best selling author Linda Evans Shepherd has over 1,000 members. Their mission is to unite Christian women authors and speakers, fostering fellowship, mutual encouragement, and training opportunities. We are a community of sisters who know what your life is like, and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us.