Toni Thomas

Toni Thomas has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Brigham Young University, and has pursued graduate studies in Mathematics at Cal State University San Marcos. She turned to writing after the onset of children and Rheumatoid Arthritis limited the other activities she had been fond of pursuing.

Toni's writing and editing credits include, From Grandma With Love: A Legacy of Values, Jimi Hendrix: Voices from Home (editor), and various magazine and newspaper articles.

Most recently Toni has been honored with Awards of Merit in the 2013 and 2010 LDS Church Music Submission Competitions for the hymn texts, "Within My Heart, O God Prepare" and "Come Away Exultant Angels" and Awards of Distinction in the 2012, 2011, and 2009 LDS Church Music Submission Competitions for the hymn texts, "Abide the Day," "The Sabbath Dawns a Holier Light," and "Come All Unto the Temple."

Toni has collaborated with Brett Stewart on several works, including several hymns listed above and "Christ is Come, Little Holy One," on the Christmas album, O Holy Night. She has cowritten a series of Christmas songs with Norm Boaz, as well as "I Have Found the Temple" and other Gospel-related songs. Toni especially enjoys collaborating with Diane and their special relationship that carries into their works.

Toni has three children and six grandchilden and resides in the lovely community of Poway in southern California.