Authentically You Magazine A Mother's Joy May 2017 | Page 49

Author Spotlight  Laura Aranda graduated from Starks High School in Starks, LA. She attended Jackson College of Ministries and majored in Missions. She has been a Sunday school teacher for many years as well as has traveled overseas to do different missions’ works in Grenada, El Salvador and Canada. Laura has been married for twelve years to Craig Aranda and has three children. She and her family attend the First UPC of Orange, TX pastored by Rev. Gary Wheeler where they are leaders of the Committed Young Marrieds group, bible quiz coaches, and the Victorious Living Sunday School class teachers. They are a part of the Outreach Reapers committee and endeavor to do follow up and teach home bible studies. She is linked to Southwest LA Abolitionist group. She has spoken to government agencies, women groups and teachers on the concerns of human trafficking and how to be aware of this dilemma in our area and how it affects our youth. She has sold this novel on her website www.AuthorLauraAranda.com, Shine Ladies Conference, festivals, other denominational churches invites, library meet and greets, Christian concerts and by word of mouth from family and friends. Authentically You Magazine 49 #AMothersJoy