Janet Litherland is the author of many works reflecting the arts in ministry. She has written several award-winning plays, as well as monologs, mime routines, Readers Theatre scripts and liturgical dance choreography.

Janet studied theatre arts and music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Musical Theatre Academy of New York City. She and her husband, Jerry, live in Georgia. They have two grown sons, Mark and Steve. In addition to serving as music director at her church, she is currently at work on a follow-up book on clown ministry.