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Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana is a versatile health journalist, author, and founder of LupusChick, a nonprofit community supporting individuals with chronic illness. Currently, Marisa serves as a freelance columnist for BioNews Inc. and a contributing writer for Al Jazeera Media Institute, Reader's Digest Association, and US News & World Report. Marisa's significant contributions to literature include the hybrid memoir/self-help book, "Chronically Fabulous," published by Broadleaf Books in May 2021. Additionally, Marisa works as a literary agent and book coach while previously serving on the Board of Directors for the Lupus Foundation of America. Marisa's educational background includes certifications in raw food and plant-based culinary programs, enhancing Marisa's expertise in health and nutrition.
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1517 Media
For more than 200 years 1517 Media has been committed to helping Christian communities and individuals encounter a loving, gracious God and grow in faith, understanding, and response. We create resources for Christian worship and faith formation, for academic study and professional development, and for individual edification and spiritual growth. We have always embraced the media of the day to meet people where they are, in their lives and in their communities. 1517 Media has five publishing imprints: AUGSBURG FORTRESS, serves Lutheran churches with resources that support worship and music, faith formation, and congregational life. FORTRESS PRESS, publisher of scholarship that matters for the academy, for the classroom, and for the church across the categories of theology, biblical studies, history, religion, and ministry. SPARKHOUSE, develops resources that engage and inspire children, youth, and adults in Christian communities. BEAMING BOOKS, publisher of high-quality children’s books that help kids thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually. BROADLEAF BOOKS, publisher of books on religion, culture, social justice, spirituality, and personal growth that inspire transformation in readers and their communities to foster a more open, just, and compassionate world.