Gwen Sutton is an award winning author and playwright who writes to inspire others to seek Christ and lead victorious lives through His Grace.  With this goal in mind, Gwen founded Lift Him Up Productions, Inc. to lift up the Gospel of Jesus Christ through books, plays, and other works. She currently serves as President/CEO of the organization.

Gwen’s thrilling “Faith Under Fire Trilogy” has received international industry recognition.  Endurance (Book 2), won a prestigious Silver Medal in the Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards, and also received a Hollywood Book Award Honor.  All Means All, If You Believe (Book 1) and Restored (Book 3) were both assigned Readers’ Favorite five star ratings.  Gwen’s first gospel play, Our Daily Bread, won the Best Drama award in the DC Black Theatre Festival’s One Act Battle Competition.    

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Gwen now lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her wonderful husband, Swindell.  She has one daughter and three fantastic grandchildren.  Gwen enjoys writing, acting, worship dancing, missions work, and traveling.