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Bodie Thoene is a world-renowned author and screenwriter with an impressive track record of over 35 million books sold worldwide. Her books have been translated into 20 languages, a testament to her global appeal.
As a member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Film Independent, Bodie has made a name for herself in the film industry. She co-wrote and co-executive produced the major motion picture "I'm Not Ashamed, The Rachel Joy Scott Story," which received a nomination for the GMA Dove Awards Most Inspirational Movie in 2017.
Bodie's latest film, "When Jesus Wept," based on her book of the same title, has been on the Best Seller list for an impressive 18 months. Her inspiring novel "Take This Cup" is also currently on the Best Seller list.
With a massive following on her personal Facebook page, including many conservative elected officials, Bodie's fans around the world attest to her prowess as a creative force.
John Wayne once praised Bodie's talent, saying, "She has that rare kind of talent that captures the people and the times!" With 71 novels under her belt, Bodie is a legend among readers of historical fiction.
Awards and accolades abound for Bodie, including eight ECPA Gold Medallion Book Awards, more than any other novelist in history. Her novel "Prague Counterpoint" won the prestigious Audie Award for Most Inspirational Fiction in 2010, beating out multi-million seller "The Shack" in the process.
Bodie's articles have been published in prominent outlets such as The Saturday Evening Post, U.S. News and World Report, and The American West. In the 1970s, she worked as a screenwriter for John Wayne's production company Batjac Productions and co-wrote "Fall Guy" with John Wayne's stunt double Charles H. Roberson.
Bodie's interest in Israel, which culminated in "THE ZION CHRONICLES," stems from her days as a student. In 1978, she spoke to John Wayne about her hope to write a novel about the exciting events surrounding the rebirth of Israel, and he encouraged her to pursue the project, saying, "That's one you ought to do. It's the story of the Jewish Alamo!"
With the publication of the first book in "THE ZION CHRONICLES" - "The Gates of Zion" - Bodie was awarded the Gold Medallion Book Award by the ECPA, the first of eight wins and 25 nominations.
