BRENDA L. MCKNIGHT

Brenda was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN. She is an ordained minister, playwright, director, and actor well as an author.

Brenda has written, produced, and staged over 25 plays at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Progress Energy Center in Raleigh, NC, and numerous college campus theaters, churches, and local schools.

Brenda has worked with Dr. Bobby Jones and others in the Gospel arena. She was an original member of the Consortium of Gospel Music founded by Jimmy Bender and Dr. Bobby Jones.

She has covered and continues to cover many major events and award shows such as The Stellar Awards, The Dove Awards, NFL Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, I.M.A.C, and Urban Soul.

Brenda is also the publisher of Favored Magazine and the owner of GiGi’s Custom Boutique.

“I have awakened to a new reality. I’m a published author—to God be the Glory! I give you a “Five Star Review”. Your professionalism and creativity took the words from paper and turned them into a marvelous book. I am grateful for the opportunity Christian Living Books gave me. You stepped out on faith with me—a first-time author. You walked me through every process and made sure the book was everything I wanted it to be. You didn’t know me at all, however, you saw the hand of God on the work He entrusted me with and gave me a chance to become what He would have me to be. I thank you for being obedient to the Holy Spirit. Looking Beyond What You See is selling, selling, selling and there is a reason for that—God’s favor. I believe every book you touch propers because you are being led by God. Your authors are praying with you, touching and agreeing—I hope. I am very grateful for all you do. Not only was I led to a publisher but also to a friend in Christ.” -Brenda McKnight