Women Behind the Words

Episode 72 - Too Blessed to Be Stressed with Debora Coty

Date: April 19, 2025
Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Debora Coty

 

Episode Highlights:
In this joy-filled and uplifting episode of The Women Behind the Words, Deb welcomes the incredibly inspiring Debora M. Coty—speaker, columnist, certified writing coach, and award-winning author of more than 40 books, including the beloved Too Blessed to be Stressed series.

Debora shares the heart behind her life’s mission: “to be blessed and to be a blessing.” With humor and heartfelt honesty, she opens up about how walking in obedience to God has unlocked a life overflowing with unexpected joys, reminding us that blessing others often brings the richest blessings in return.

You’ll hear Debora reflect on how the renewing of our minds transforms our relationships, our outlook, and the way we navigate everyday life. She explores the beauty of living with awe and wonder and shares how Scripture—particularly 1 Peter 3:9—teaches us the divine principle of “blessing for blessing.” As Debora says, there’s a holy “BOGO” in effect when we live to lift others.

This episode will make you smile, laugh, reflect, and walk away encouraged to live with greater joy and intention.

 

About the Guest:
Debora M. Coty is a seasoned event speaker, faith-filled humorist, columnist, certified writing coach, and the bestselling author of the Too Blessed to be Stressed series, which has sold over 1.3 million copies in multiple languages. Her books offer women relatable encouragement and biblical wisdom for life’s highs, lows, and everything in between.

A self-proclaimed tennis addict (just so she can eat more chocolate), Debora lives in central Florida with her husband of 45 years, their two grown children, and five energetic grandbuddies. Through her writing and speaking ministry, Debora delights in helping women trade their stress for God’s rest.

 

Book Spotlight:
Bless Your Heart: Daily Devotions to Warm Your Heart & Feed Your Soul
To be released Fall 2025

Ever feel like you're living under a storm cloud? If chocolate isn’t doing the trick, it might be time for some soul care, sister.

In Bless Your Heart, Debora Coty offers 365 days of Scripture, reflection, and prayer to help lift your spirit and refocus your heart. With her signature humor and warmth, Debora encourages women to love difficult people, lean into God’s truth, and laugh even when life feels heavy.

This devotional is perfect for early mornings, lunch breaks, or bedtime wind-downs—helping you see God’s hand in both the ordinary and the unexpected.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
• Bite-sized devotions for busy women
• Encouragement rooted in Scripture and grace
• The perfect gift for a bestie—or yourself

 

Connect with Debora:
Email: debora@deboracoty.com
Website: www.DeboraCoty.com
Facebook: facebook.com/DeboraCotyAuthor
Instagram: @deboracoty
Twitter: @DeboraCoty

 

Final Word
When we bless others with intention, we open the floodgates for joy to return. What could change in your life if you stepped into today to be a blessing?

Episode 71 - Mom is Not Your Only Name with Kate Batistelli

Date: April 11, 2025
Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kate Battistelli

 

Episode Highlights:
In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, we’re joined by the inspiring Kate Battistelli, who brings a heartfelt and hope-filled message to women navigating the tender transition of the empty nest. Whether you're currently walking through this season or preparing for it, Kate's words are sure to bring comfort, clarity, and vision for what's ahead.

With wisdom grounded in faith and experience, Kate shares the raw realities of the “after party” of parenting—how it can feel both beautiful and deeply challenging. She speaks to mothers whose children are walking away from the Lord and reminds us that our prayers still hold eternal weight. She encourages listeners to dream again, pursue purpose beyond parenting, and reclaim the identity that may have been placed on hold during the child-raising years.

From prioritizing your marriage in this new chapter to finding mentorship and becoming a mentor to embracing God’s unexpected callings, Kate offers practical encouragement and deeply spiritual insight. Her gentle reminders echo throughout this episode: God is not done with you, your story still matters, and your name is not only “Mom.”

Before closing in a beautiful prayer, Kate encourages each listener to lean into God’s faithfulness and not to settle for the sidelines. There is still work to do—and great joy to be found.

 

About the Guest:
Kate Battistelli is the author of The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name, The God Dare, and Growing Great Kids. A national voice of encouragement to women in all stages of life, Kate is a sought-after speaker, mentor, and one-third of the popular Mom to Mom Podcast alongside her co-hosts September McCarthy and Jamie Erickson.

Once a Broadway actress, Kate starred as Anna in The King and I opposite Yul Brynner, performing over 1,000 shows on tour. She and her husband laid down their careers in the theater to follow God's call to homeschool their daughter, Grammy-winning artist Francesca Battistelli, and build a life of ministry and home business. Today, Kate resides in Franklin, Tennessee, where she enjoys life alongside her family—including seven beloved grandchildren.

A frequent contributor to publications such as Guideposts, The Joyful Life, The Better Mom, and Mici Magazine, she has also written for the Incourage Bible for Women and The Spirit-Led Woman’s Bible. Kate was recently honored by She Leads Tennessee for her leadership and influence in ministry.

Through her books, blog, and social platforms, Kate continues to inspire women to step out of their comfort zones and into God's bigger plans.

 

Book Spotlight:
The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name
The empty nest isn’t the end—it’s the start of something new. In this beautifully written and deeply encouraging book, Kate invites readers to explore the sacred, sometimes bittersweet space that follows the parenting years. With reflection prompts and practical wisdom, she guides women to rediscover who they are, what they’re called to do, and how to thrive in a season filled with possibility.

If you've ever asked, “Who am I now that my children are gone?”—this book is for you.
If you feel torn between grief and freedom—you’re not alone.
If you’re ready to embrace your second act—God is already writing it.

You are cordially invited to the After Party… because Mom is not your only name.

 

Connect with Kate Battistelli:
Instagram: @katebattistelli
Facebook: Kate Battistelli
X (Twitter): @katebattistelli
LinkedIn: Kate Battistelli
Website: www.katebattistelli.com

 

Closing Thought:
The chapter of motherhood may change, but your purpose never ends. Let this season be a divine invitation—not to retreat—but to rise. The second act might just be the most meaningful one yet.

Episode 70 - Looking Up With Janet McHenry

Date: April 4, 2025
Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Janet McHenry

 

Episode Highlights:
We’re welcoming back a dear friend of the podcast, Janet McHenry, for a conversation filled with insight, wisdom, and warmth. Many know Janet as a woman of deep prayer and a dedicated prayer-walker, but in this episode, she returns to share another transformative practice in her life—reading through the entire Bible each year.

Janet opens up about how she began this life-giving habit during a busy season of raising four children as a working mom. She shares how the daily discipline of reading God’s Word brought spiritual depth, practical peace, and a renewed relationship with the Lord.

For anyone who has struggled to stay consistent in reading Scripture—especially young moms carrying guilt—Janet offers a grace-filled perspective and encourages listeners to start simply, without pressure. She also introduces the beautiful practice of praying Scripture—taking God's Word and speaking it back to Him as personal, powerful prayer.

Describing the Bible as God’s love story, Janet reflects on how the Word has shaped her understanding of His character and direction for her life. She shares her favorite book of the Bible, the life verse that keeps her “Looking Up,” and how God continues to meet her through the pages of Scripture.

Her return to the show is filled with encouragement, practical tips, and a closing prayer that will stir your heart to open your Bible and encounter the One who wrote it just for you.

 

About the Guest:
Janet McHenry is a national speaker, author, coach, and founder of the Sierra Valley Writers Retreat. She serves as the prayer coordinator at The Bridge Church in Reno, sits on the advisory council for First Place for Health, and is part of the state leadership team for the National Day of Prayer. Janet is also a Certified Life Coach through the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA).

She speaks at retreats and conferences across the country, offering biblical encouragement to help others deepen their prayer life and connection to Scripture. Janet lives in Sierra Valley, California, where she hosts retreats and conversations that feed the soul and warm the heart.

 

Book Spotlight:
Looking Up: 365 Devotions for Bible Reading Joy
This inspiring devotional walks readers through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation with 365 daily readings. Each devotion includes a focus verse, a Scripture-based prayer, and an optional plan for reading through the Bible in a year. With over two decades of experience reading the entire Bible annually, Janet offers wisdom and joy to help others grow closer to God—one day, one verse, and one prayer at a time.

 

Connect with Janet:
Email: janetmchenry@live.com
Website: www.janetmchenry.com

 

Closing Thought:
If God’s Word truly is your compass, when was the last time you let it guide your next step? Let Janet’s story encourage you to open the pages again—with joy, curiosity, and the expectation that He will meet you there.

Episode 69 - Finding Food Freedom: Kristy McCammon’s Journey to Life Unbinged

Date: March 28, 2025
Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kristy McCammon

 

Episode Highlights:
In this deeply honest and empowering episode of The Women Behind the Words, Kristy McCammon shares her journey of breaking free from emotional eating and food addiction through surrender, faith, and practical boundaries. Though she had a strong relationship with the Lord, Kristy battled shame and secret struggles with binge eating, often hiding her pain behind a smile. It wasn’t until she cried out to God for help that He gave her one life-changing word: boundaries.

After trying every diet with no lasting results, Kristy realized she needed something more sustainable—something rooted in truth. Through surrendering her food choices to the Lord and following a plan of three measured meals a day, Kristy lost over 100 pounds and has maintained that weight loss for more than six years. But more importantly, she found true freedom—freedom from shame, secrecy, and the constant mental battle with food.

Kristy explains how the world often tells us to satisfy every craving, but the Word of God teaches us to renew our minds and align our lives with His truth. For her, this meant creating beautiful guardrails—firm but life-giving boundaries with food, especially sugar and processed carbs. Though it required grieving the loss of certain habits and comforts, she gained something far more valuable: a deeper dependence on Jesus and a life she no longer wanted to numb.

Today, Kristy is a voice of hope to hundreds of thousands of women through her ministry, Life Unbinged. With over 700,000 social media followers and a thriving online community, she shares practical steps, daily encouragement, and biblical truth to help others break free from food struggles and emotional eating.

She leaves listeners with three powerful takeaways:

1. Let go of sugar and processed flour.

2. Journal what you eat.

3. Study what God says about your identity.

Food freedom, Kristy says, isn’t about restriction—it’s about liberation. It’s about choosing what nourishes you physically, emotionally, and spiritually while letting go of what leads you back into bondage.

 

About the Guest:
Kristy McCammon is a Christian wife, mother of five, speaker, coach, and founder of Life Unbinged. After losing 100 pounds in 2017 by surrendering her food addiction to the Lord and creating healthy, sustainable habits, Kristy has dedicated her life to helping others experience the same transformation. With a passionate and relatable voice, she shares tools and strategies to help women ditch dieting and walk in true freedom. Kristy lives in Texas with her husband and children and enjoys hiking, nature, and slow mornings with her Bible and coffee.

 

Book Spotlight: Life Unbinged
Life Unbinged is both a personal testimony and a practical guide for anyone longing to be free from food addiction. In this inspiring book, Kristy shares her story of quitting sugar, surrendering shame, and discovering joy through faith and intentionality. With honest reflections and actionable advice, Life Unbinged is a must-read for those ready to stop the binge-diet cycle and start living in victory—one meal, one prayer, and one day at a time.

 

Connect with Kristy McCammon:
Website: www.lifeunbinged.com
Email: lifeunbinged@gmail.com / support@lifeunbinged.com
Social Media:
Instagram: @lifeunbinged
Facebook: Life Unbinged
Quick Links: lifeunbinged.com/links

Episode 68 - My Journey of Surrender with Kristy Sheridan

Date: March 21, 2025

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kristy Sheridan

 

Episode Highlights:
In this powerful episode of The Women Behind the Words, Deb Dufek welcomes Kristy Sheridan to share her incredible journey of survival, surrender, and spiritual awakening. Kristy’s life is marked by two near-death experiences—a deadly plane crash on American Airlines Flight 1420 and a 60-foot fall while hiking—both resulting in broken necks. It was through these harrowing moments that God broke through her self-reliance and invited her into a deeper, surrendered walk with Him.

Kristy opens up about moving from perfectionism and performance-based living to discovering her identity in Christ. After the second accident, she cried out to the Lord for help surrendering fully—and He met her in that prayer. Through the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit, Kristy’s heart was transformed, launching her into a new chapter of purpose and ministry.

Deb and Kristy also connect over their shared love for adoption and advocacy, particularly for those impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Kristy shares a deeply personal story of her adopted brother’s struggles with addiction, repeated incarceration, and eventual redemption. Years of estrangement gave way to forgiveness, compassion, and healing—both for him and Kristy. Through Deb’s introduction, Kristy connected with Sandra Flach, a national FASD advocate, opening the door for future collaboration.

Kristy shares how her ministry, Sowing Jesus, began organically through leaving handwritten notes and Scripture in public spaces. It later evolved into her blog Three Minute Miracles, where she shares brief yet impactful stories about how God shows up in everyday life. Her testimony is a beautiful reminder of how God uses the most broken parts of our stories for His glory.

A central theme of this episode is the power of forgiveness and how it unlocks freedom, both for ourselves and those we love. Kristy encourages others to “transform painful places and persistent plateaus into purpose-filled spaces,” reminding listeners that our deepest wounds can become a platform for God’s grace.

 

About Kristy Sheridan:
Kristy Sheridan is an author, speaker, blogger, and the founder of the ministry Sowing Jesus. After earning her BA in English from San Diego State University, she spent 16 years in sales and management before God redirected her path through two life-altering accidents. Today, Kristy serves with the Family Assistance Education and Research Foundation, providing care to disaster survivors. She and her husband of 35 years live near Dallas, Texas, and have two grown children. Kristy is passionate about sharing the joy of Christ and encouraging others through her writing, speaking, and online ministry.

 

Book Spotlight: Third Save — Rescued from Death, Living in Joy
After surviving a plane crash and later falling off a cliff, Kristy Sheridan was confronted with her need for surrender. Her debut book, Third Save, chronicles her physical recovery and spiritual transformation. It’s a story of how God took a career-driven, self-sufficient woman and turned her life upside down to show her what real joy, identity, and purpose in Christ look like. Her testimony invites readers to consider how God may be using their trials to call them closer to Him.

 

Connect with Kristy Sheridan:
Website: www.kristysheridan.com
Email: kristy@kristysheridan.com
Facebook: facebook.com/kristysheridan
Instagram: @kristy_sheridan

 

Kristy’s story is a moving reminder that surrendering to Christ leads to deeper joy, purpose, and peace. Her journey shows how God can redeem even the most painful chapters of our lives and use them to write a story of restoration and hope.

Episode 67 - Grandparenting with Wisdom and Grace with Melissa Heiland

Date: March 14, 2025

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Melissa Heiland

 

Episode Highlights:

In this heartfelt episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie Dufek welcomes Melissa Heiland to discuss the profound role of grandparents and how they can impact their grandchildren’s lives with love, prayer, and wisdom. Melissa shares valuable insights on navigating the joys and challenges of grandparenting while maintaining integrity, respect, and a deep sense of faith.

Melissa emphasizes the importance of honoring parental authority and encouraging grandparents to never undermine their grandchildren's parents or contradict established rules—especially when it comes to sensitive areas like technology use. Respecting these boundaries not only builds trust but also sets a godly example of integrity and honor.

The conversation also explores the delicate balance of sharing faith with grandchildren. Melissa encourages grandparents to naturally weave conversations about Jesus into everyday moments unless explicitly asked not to. The goal is to offer encouragement and hope without pressure, allowing faith to be a gentle and uplifting presence.

Being present—both emotionally and physically—is another key aspect of grandparenting. Melissa encourages clearing schedules when grandchildren visit, being intentional in conversations, and speaking life and purpose into their hearts. She reminds grandparents that their presence is a gift, and their words can shape a legacy of faith and love.

Through these intentional practices, grandparents can create a safe, welcoming place for both their grandchildren and their parents. It’s about building a legacy rooted in faith, integrity, and unconditional love—making an eternal impact for generations to come.

 

About Melissa Heiland:
Melissa Heiland is a wife, mother of six, and grandmother of thirteen. With degrees from Wake Forest University and the University of Central Missouri, her specialties include education and curriculum instruction. Melissa served as a missionary with the International Mission Board and has led mission teams since 2000. She is the Founder and President of Beautiful Feet International, a mission organization that establishes pregnancy centers around the world. Beautiful Feet has over 151 pregnancy ministries in 36 countries.

Melissa is also an author, speaker, and missionary. Her written works include a training manual and curriculum for pregnancy centers, devotionals for new and pregnant mothers, and resources for mission teams. Melissa is the recipient of the 2014 EvanTell Matthew 4:19 award and the 2022 Heartbeat International Servant Leader award. Her passion is equipping others to share the Gospel and advocate for life.

 

Book Spotlights:

A Mother’s Journey: A Devotional for Pregnancy
This 40-week devotional offers comfort and spiritual guidance to expectant mothers. Each chapter includes scripture, a journal prompt, and details about the baby’s development. It encourages women to connect with their children, themselves, and God—offering hope and reminding them that they are not alone in their journey.

A Mother’s Comfort: A Devotional for Baby’s First Year
This 52-week devotional is designed to encourage new mothers as they bond with their babies. Each devotion includes scripture, reflections, and journaling prompts, helping mothers draw closer to God while navigating the joys and challenges of the first year. It serves as a comforting reminder that just as they comfort their child, God is present to comfort and guide them.

 

Connect with Melissa Heiland:
Website: Beautiful Feet International
Email: bfidiroperations@gmail.com
Facebook: Beautiful Feet International
Instagram: @beautifulfeetintl

 

Melissa’s life and ministry are a testament to the beauty of living intentionally for Christ, building legacies of love and faith that extend across generations and around the world.

Episode 66 - From Guilt to Grace~Hope for Moms of Addicted Children with Dawn Ward

Date: March 7, 2025

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Dawn Ward

 

Episode Highlights:
Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In today’s powerful episode, we are honored to welcome Dawn Ward, a woman whose journey through pain, faith, and healing has inspired thousands. Dawn grew up in an alcoholic home, where her father was a functional alcoholic. As a child, she believed that keeping the peace meant striving for perfection, a mindset she carried into her marriage and parenting.

Life, however, took unexpected turns. One of Dawn's sons, after getting involved with the wrong crowd, became addicted to drugs. Wanting freedom, he voluntarily entered a rehabilitation program, found healing, and later helped others do the same. Her older son, following a significant surgery, developed an addiction to painkillers. These heartbreaking experiences led Dawn to a deeper relationship with Jesus, where she found peace, wisdom, and the grace to surrender control.

At God’s prompting, Dawn wrote her book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children, released in September 2024. She also founded an online support group for mothers of addicted children—a community that has grown to over 4,000 women seeking hope and encouragement. As the founder of Faith to Flourish, Dawn now speaks at conferences and retreats, reminding women that Jesus is faithful, even in the darkest moments.

Through it all, Dawn has come to embrace this truth: "Transform your painful places and persistent plateaus into purpose-filled spaces." She continues to walk alongside women facing similar struggles, helping them move from guilt to grace while discovering the healing power of God’s presence.

As Hebrews 4:12 (TPT) reminds us: "So now we come freely and boldly to where love is enthroned, to receive mercy’s kiss and discover the grace we urgently need to strengthen us in our time of weakness."

 

About Dawn Ward:
Dawn Ward is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, and certified biblical life coach. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry dedicated to supporting women with addicted loved ones and equipping all women of faith to live transformed lives through biblical teachings, mentoring, and resources. She is married to Steve and is the mother of three adult children. Her book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children, published in September 2024, is now available.

 

Book Spotlight: From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children

Are you a mother trying to cope with the painful reality of your adult child's addiction or self-destructive behaviors? Do you feel overwhelmed with fear, regret, and exhaustion from trying to save them?

You are not alone. Dawn Ward understands this journey firsthand. After years of striving, guilt, and heartbreak, she surrendered her will to God and found the peace and freedom of His redeeming grace.

From Guilt to Grace is a guide for mothers navigating the anguish of their child’s addiction. Through biblical truths and personal insights, you’ll uncover the lies keeping you trapped in guilt and shame while experiencing the transformative power of God’s grace to set you and your loved ones free.

 

Endorsement:
"From Guilt to Grace offers the kind of practical and spiritual guidance I wish I’d had on my painful journey." — Dena Yohe, Co-founder of Hope for Hurting Parents

 

Connect with Dawn Ward:
Website: www.thefaithtoflourish.com
Facebook: Faith to Flourish
Instagram: @thefaithtoflourishblog
YouTube: The Faith to Flourish with Dawn Ward
LinkedIn: Dawn Ward

 

Dawn’s journey is a beautiful testament to the power of surrender, trust, and God’s unwavering love. If you are walking through a difficult season, be encouraged—He is with you.

Episode 65 - Life Lessons Learned By Being a Party of One with Clarice James

Date: February 28, 2025

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Clarice James

 

Episode Highlights:

Welcome to The Women Behind the Words! In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my friend Clarice James, a talented fiction novelist with a passion for storytelling that has spanned over 18 years. Even as a child, Clarice loved weaving narratives, and that passion has only deepened with time. She writes what she knows, infusing her own life experiences into her characters—so much so that friends have occasionally recognized themselves in her books!

One of her most personal novels, Party of One, was inspired by her journey through grief and widowhood. After losing her first husband, Clarice faced the often-overlooked challenge of dining alone. One evening, while attempting to eat at a restaurant by herself, she was met with unexpected insensitivity from the waitstaff. That moment opened her eyes to the loneliness many people experience. Instead of retreating, she turned that moment into an opportunity, starting a supper club where singles and widows could gather for community and conversation. If she saw someone sitting alone, she invited them to join her, transforming an isolating experience into a beautiful sense of belonging.

Clarice has since authored five novels, is currently working on her sixth, and declares that writing is simply what she was made to do. In this episode, we discuss the importance of recognizing those who may feel unseen and taking simple steps to bring people together. Whether you're a writer, a widow, or someone seeking to foster deeper connections in your own life, Clarice’s journey is sure to inspire you.

 

About Clarice James:

Clarice G. James is an award-winning author known for her smart, fun, and relatable contemporary women’s fiction. Her stories are infused with humor, faith, romance, and unexpected twists that keep readers engaged.

Her first published novel, Doubleheader, was one of the winners of the 2014 Jerry Jenkins Operation First Novel Contest. She has since published Party of One, Manhattan Grace, The Girl He Knew, and The Least of These, with her latest work-in-progress, Out of Hunger, currently underway.

In addition to fiction, Clarice is the author of Say Grace: A Scriptural Field Guide to Weight Loss and is currently working on a second non-fiction project, Say Grace: Grieving the Death of a Spouse.

When her first husband, Terry, passed away in 1998, Clarice turned to writing as a means of healing. In 2006, she remarried, finding love again with David—whom she describes as "a keeper, and all grown up when I got him." Sadly, she was widowed again in 2021, just shy of fifteen years of marriage.

When she’s not writing, Clarice enjoys reading, leading women’s Bible studies, and taking on home decorating projects. She resides in southern New Hampshire, surrounded by close family and friends.

 

Book Highlight: Party of One

Widow Annie McGee is ready to move forward, but as she steps into a new chapter, she encounters the unexpected challenge of loneliness. Determined to break through her grief, she finds Party of One—a communal table for single diners at a local restaurant. Initially, Annie has no intention of getting deeply involved with the lives of those who join her. She’s content to observe from a safe distance.

But as the weeks go by, she realizes that the only thing more surprising than the quirks of her eclectic tablemates is how much she starts to need their company. As friendships blossom and truths unfold, Annie learns that God has more in store for her than she ever imagined.

Party of One is a heartwarming story of second chances, unexpected friendships, and the beauty of community.

 

Other Books by Clarice James:

• The Least of These (Elk Lake Publishing, 2021)
• The Girl He Knew (Elk Lake Publishing, 2019)
• Manhattan Grace (Elk Lake Publishing, 2018)
• Doubleheader (Elk Lake Publishing, 2nd Ed. 2019)
• Party of One (Elk Lake Publishing, 2017)

 

Awards & Recognitions:

• Selah Award Semi-Finalist (2018) – Manhattan Grace
• Second Place Winner, Jerry Jenkins Operation First Novel Contest (2014) – Doubleheader
• Semi-Finalist & Finalist, Jerry Jenkins Operation First Novel Contest (2012 & 2013) – Party of One

 

Connect with Clarice James

📍 Website: www.claricegjames.com
📧 Email: clarice@claricegjames.com
📖 Say Grace: A Scriptural Field Guide to Weight Loss – Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. (2022)

Social Media:
📘 Facebook: Clarice G. James, Author
🐦 Twitter: @ClariceJames
📚 Bookbub: Clarice G. James
📖 Goodreads: Clarice G. James

 

Clarice’s journey is a testament to the power of faith, community, and the courage to embrace new seasons of life.