Anitra Elmore is a writer, teacher, and content creator. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in elementary education. Anitra is the author of a small group prayer guide called Warrior Parents and the founder of OrchardScribe.com. She has written both formally and informally for over 25 years, self-publishing books and e-books, and running three successful blogs. 

Anitra writes with a mission to amplify the truth of God’s Word and lead others to full and purpose-filled lives. She is passionate about practical discipleship and Christian education and enjoys writing and teaching about both. Anitra is an engaging and authentic speaker with experience speaking to diverse groups of believers. She especially enjoys ministering to women and has contributed to two women’s devotionals published by the women's ministry of King’s Park International Church. 

In her downtime, you'll find her giggling with friends, binge-watching detective shows from the early 2000s, completing jigsaw puzzles, and being the loudest lacrosse mom in the stands. She's also an avid Cricut-crafter and has all the personalized shirts, mugs, and journals to prove it.

Anitra and her husband, Darold, are deacons and small group leaders committed to equipping families for transgenerational wholeness. The two Chicago natives have been married for 29 years and currently live in Cary, NC, with their two young adult children.