An actress for twenty-five years, Nancy has starred in numerous movies and TV series, including five years as Andy Griffith's law partner, Michelle, on "Matlock", and three years on the Emmy-award winning "St. Elsewher". She starred in the ABC series "Sidekicks" and began her television acting career as a regular in a dual role on the NBC daytime drama "The Doctors". She has been a guest star on numerous shows, recently "The Mentalist".

In her book, "Beauty By the Book: Seeing Yourself as God Sees You", Nancy shares her story of God's healing and transformation in her life from insecurities and unworthiness to wholeness and acceptance. She shares the scriptural truths we need to know to find freedom from our pasts and freedom from the bondage of our culture's standards.

In her latest book, "The Wonder of His Love: A Journey into the Heart of God", Nancy offers a fresh glimpse into the nature of God's heart, and invites you to venture deeper into the mystery and majesty of His love. "If you could grasp the depth of God's love for you... it would change you. I want you to know that the God of the universe is wild about you, enthralled with you, completely consumed with love for you."

A former Miss Florida in the Miss America Pageant, Nancy is a journalism graduate of the University of Florida. In New York she became a top model and appeared in over 250 commercials before beginning her acting career.

Nancy and her husband Larry Myers have been married for 21 years. Larry is a pastor with a ministry that provides pastoral care to artists and musicians.
Nancy's complete bio - visit her website: www.nancystafford.com