Meet the Authors

New Classics Study Guides authors are a diverse group of writers. From fantasy to historical fiction, you can find it here. Take a look and if their style intrigues you, follow along to their website as well. All of our authors have been vetted by veteran homeschool curriculum provider, Phyllis Wheeler of MotherBoard Books.


Allen Brokken

Allen (Light of Mine) is a teacher at heart, a husband and father most of all. He began his Towers of Light series for his children to help illustrate the truths of the Bible in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Allen tells stories and shares clean humor on social media @allenbrokkenauthor, and through his blog.

Rob Currie

Award-winning author Rob (Hunger Winter) has been reading World War II books since he was a teenager. Life conspired to get him to write Hunger Winter. Rob’s father is a World War II veteran, his wife is of Dutch descent, and his son wrote a short story about World War II in the Netherlands. He finally took the hint. Learn more at Rob’s website.

Adare Elyse

Adare Elyse (On Hidden Wings) writes award-winning middle grade and young adult fantasy novels. She draws inspiration from the Rocky Mountains and travels around the world in her passion to share uplifting truth in fiction. Learn more on her website Adare-Elyse.com

John Hendrix

John (The Faithful Spy, called a Best Book of 2018 by NPR), is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. His award-winning illustrations have also appeared on book jackets, newspapers, and magazines all over the world. Learn more on John’s website.

Susan K. Marlow

Susan (Thick as Thieves) began writing stories when she was ten years old and preferred writing stories only for herself. When she grew up, she never intended to become a published author but discovered it’s fun to share her stories with others than to keep them to herself. Learn more at CircleCBooks.com.

Jan May

Jan (Isabel’s Secret) is a homeschool publisher, author, and freelance writer for The Old Schoolhouse, Thriving Family, and Clubhouse Jr. Magazines. Her New Millennium Girl Series inspires inspire girls tpoard a vibrant faith in a faithful God, no matter what challenges they face. Learn more: NewMillenniumSchoolBooks.com 

Rachel Newhouse

Rachel (Red Rain) loves sci-fi, dystopian, and kid lit. When she is not writing, you might find her watching wildly age-inappropriate shows like My Little Pony and Gravity Falls. She also likes glitter, so if you find some in your book . . . sorry! šŸ˜Š Learn more: RachelNewhouse.com.

Mark L. Redmond

Award-winning author Mark (Arty Goes West) has published eight middle-grade western fiction and three westerns for older readers. He aims for historic accuracy and the truth that God was as present in the old West as He is today. Learn more: MarkLRedmond.com.

Phyllis Wheeler

Award-winning author Phyllis (The Dog Snatcher) set a goal at age 13 to write a childrenā€™s book, which led to a journey with lots of detours. She’s worked on airplanes as a mechanical engineer and raised four children, homeschooling along the way. Download a free short story on Phyllis’s website.

C.E. White

C.E. (Vincent in Wonderland) is an author of middle-grade fantasy, childrenā€™s books, and Christian non-fiction for adults. Her works are fueled by a lifetime love of both Jesus and reading, and she longs to inspire people of all ages with imagination and words of hope. Learn more: C.E.’s Website.

Becca Wierwille

Award-winning author Becca (Road Trip Rescue) writes stories to show kids they are wonderfully created. Born with only half of her right arm, she aims to help others find beauty in what makes them extraordinary. Learn more and download a free family devotional at beccawierwille.com.

Kandi J. Wyatt

Kandi (An Unexpected Adventure) lives with dragons (most in human form), and some even blow fire! She spends her days providing space for teens to be themselves, inspiring them to be more than meets the eye, and spilling hope into their world. Learn more on Kandi’s website.