Shellie is a multi-published author, speaker, and farmer’s wife known for saying “Life can be hard when it’s good, but it’s always better when you’re laughing.” Shellie loves using humor and storytelling as she unpacks Biblical truth aimed at helping others discover the lives Jesus died to give them. If she could, Shellie would run from the title of Christian comedienne or humorist because it can lead some people to adopt an “I double dog dare you to make me laugh” attitude and cause them miss the message. However, that ship sailed when Jeff Foxworthy endorsed her award-winning humor books Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On, and Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy! and called her “Laugh out loud funny!”
Shellie’s Christian non-fiction work has been featured on the YouVersion Bible app and Right Now Media, the world’s largest library of Bible study video resources, and includes the titles, Heart Wide Open, Devotions for the Hungry Heart, and Finding Deep and Wide. After more than a decade in radio, Shellie now hosts The Story Table podcast from her home on the banks of Lake Providence, Louisiana and shares hosting duties on the popular Rocking it Grand podcast with her friend, Chrys Howard.
Shellie and her husband, Phil, live in Lake Providence, Louisiana. They have two children and six grandchildren. When Shellie finds the time she is going to add a mention of coffee in this bio because it doesn’t feel right without it. Stay tuned.
Testimonials & Reviews
Reviews:
“There is nothing much funnier than someone that doesn’t take themselves too seriously and just ‘tells it all.’ I know I’ve mde a pretty good living doing just tht. As a Yard Bubba (you’ll have to read the book for an explantion),living in a house ful of Southern Belles, I am here to tell you that Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is laugh-out-loud funny. For anyone tht has an ounce of Southern blood flowing through their veins or those that wish they did, this book is going to be a tresure.” — Jeff Foxworthy
“New research published in the International Jouralof Obesity has discovered that laughter really is the best medicine for a weigh problem. I know this to be true as I lost en pounds reading Shellie’s latest book! Five diamonds in the Pulpwood Queen’s Tiara of great reads!” — Kathy L. Patrick, founder of the Pulwood Queens, largest “meeting and discussing book club in the world!
“Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is a bona fide treasure! Her Southern-as-grits anecdotes and wisdom are deliverd with wide-eyed clarity and candor– and a lot of side-splitting humor. Shellie’s goal (in her own words) is to “shine some Southern insight on the absure,” and she succeds with sparking wit and a real love of her subject.” So pull up a rocking chair on Shellie’s virtual porch, and be prepared to be entertained– and you might just learn a few things, too.” — Karen White, national bestselling author of “On Folly Beach”
“Irresistible! Charming, witty, and real, it touched my heart and tickled my funny bone. Makes me want to be a Southern girl!” – Jane Porter, author of “She’s Gone Country”
Murphy/Executive Producer, Good Morning ArkLaMiss CBS affiliate KNOE-TV8” Whether you watch her on TV, listen to her in person or on the radio, or read her writings, the experience is the same. Shellie Rushing Tomlinson makes you feel comfortable with who you are and where you are. She helps you to see that God’s intention was not to make life complicated, and that it’s okay to laugh at yourself. Listening to Shellie makes a person feel that everyone can be a southerner at heart… She paints a warm, friendly portrait of the South — a kinder, gentler place. If you’re not from the South you’ll wish you were!”
Marilyn Reynolds – Winnsboro, LA Wife of LACP President – Mitch Reynolds It was a very hot July day in Louisiana… Shellie was the keynote speaker for Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference Ladies luncheon. It was my honor to host this state-wide event. After arriving at Poverty Point, I soon realized that due to the size of the crowd our event had been moved outside to the Marina’s deck. We situated the ladies outside and brought out as many fans as the deck would hold. After many sighs and “Oh, I’m sooooo hot”…. in walks Shellie. I nervously welcomed her, explained our change of plans, and apologized for the heat. She took the news with great humor and began her program. Needless to say… Shellie stole the show and won our hearts! The ladies completely forgot about the heat. They laughed and clapped and wanted more. It was a wonderful, motivational experience. Shellie leaves you with a tremendous warm feeling for your family, church, and friends! I count it an honor to recommend her to other organizations.”
Mark Aulabaugh – KSEY FM, Seymour Texas Most syndicated radio shows sound syndicated and listeners know it isn’t local. Not so with ATS. Shellie is just as much a local personality as our morning man. That’s because she has been so willing to work with us producing promo announcements and has even gotten involved in local public service campaigns. We’ve had people come by the radio station wanting to talk with Shellie! The recipe Segment of ATS is so popular that we’ve archived two years of shows and created a weekend feature. If you’re in a small or medium sized market pick up ATS before the station across town does!”