Media Kit
Ruth McHaney Danner & Lynn Dix
Lifelong friends and co-authors of Longing for Love, Ruth McHaney Danner and Lynn Dix bring together a shared faith, a love of animals, and years of personal and professional experience. Their backgrounds offer a variety of topics for interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and conversations about rescue, faith, writing, stewardship, and the relationships between people and animals.
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Author Media Information
Ruth McHaney Danner
Ruth McHaney Danner began writing stories at age 10 and has since written for scores of magazines and newspapers and authored two nonfiction books. She holds a master’s degree in Adult Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has taught writing to students ranging from second grade through senior adults.
Her experiences with faith, writing, music, crafts, and animal rescue all contribute to the stories and presentations she shares. Growing up on a farm, Ruth remembers a parade of stray animals rescued by her family, experiences that helped shape her lifelong love of animals and her interest in connecting their stories with biblical truth.
Speaking & Interview Topics
Animal Rescue, Faith & God’s Love
What rescued animals can teach people about compassion, second chances, and God’s love for His creation.
Writing with Purpose
Encouragement for writers on finding their niche, setting goals, developing ideas, and communicating clearly.
Faith & Creativity
How quilting, knitting, crafts, and other forms of handiwork can become expressions of faith, service, and spiritual reflection.
Using Your Gifts
Drawing from decades of experience in church music, Ruth explores the importance of using personal skills and talents for God’s glory.
Lynn Dix
Lynn Dix has a background in Home Economics and Nutrition and holds a doctorate in Human Resource Education. Her professional career has centered on promoting good nutrition, including teaching in healthcare and college settings.
Throughout her adult life, Lynn and her husband have also fostered, sheltered, and loved dozens of rescued animals. Her passion for rescue extends beyond animals to a lifelong appreciation for making good use of what is available, recognizing value in what others may overlook, and making the most of God’s gifts.
Speaking & Interview Topics
Animal Rescue & Second Chances
Stories and lessons from animals who began in difficult circumstances and found safety, care, love, and forever homes.
Faith & the Human-Animal Connection
How relationships with rescued animals can reflect themes of love, trust, transformation, and God’s care for His creation.
Finding Value in the Overlooked
From rescued animals to repurposed belongings, Lynn explores the rewards of appreciating what others might overlook and giving it new purpose.
Nutrition & Everyday Living
Drawing from her professional background, Lynn can discuss nutrition, good food, and practical ways everyday choices contribute to a thoughtful and balanced life.
Media & Interview Inquiries
For interview requests, podcasts, speaking opportunities, or other media inquiries involving Ruth McHaney Danner and Lynn Dix, please contact Danner & Dix.
