Beccy McGlinchy is originally from Southern California but has lived in Virginia for over ten years with her husband, Garry, their son, and their three dogs. She is a high school English teacher and focuses most of her teaching on American literature and British Literature. She has written a devotional book titled Be Encouraged: Living a Life of Sacrifice. This 30-day devotional book focuses on various scriptures in the Bible and applies contemporary lessons to the Word of God.