It’s official…I am an author!

I have always loved writing. In high school, I was known as being quite the poet. Many of you have gotten to know me through my blogging and my business writing. 

This summer, right after my neck surgery, I learned that my coach and mentor, April Adams Pertuis, was launching a book project. This announcement spoke to me.  Something inside of me said you need to do this. And so with my Frankenstein brace in place, I signed on the dotted line to be part of this collaborative project. 

The book will be coming out early this Spring and is entitled “Elevate Your Voice”. It features the stories of 14 incredible women that I have learned to love and support.

My chapter is called “Living and Grieving with Courage.” Sometimes you choose your story. Sometimes it chooses you. This is the unwanted, unexpected story of my 364-day grief journey. A story told in snapshots. The indelible pictures of an unimaginable year.

I am so proud of this piece of work. It is a tribute to both of my parents. This experience has been powerful and purposeful for me in my grief journey. I am excited to share it with you. 

There will be lots of sharing about this project. And yes, I will be selling the book. What is really cool is that  ALL PROCEEDS will go to a nonprofit called Kiva. 

If you've never heard of the good work Kiva does, please, please, please, go check out their website.  Our goal is to fund microloans for women to start & grow their own businesses. 

Please check out their website at www.kiva.org.