About

As a Jesus girl for more than thirty years and a pastor’s wife for over twenty-four, Deena understands how important hope is to daily life. Her time as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer and training as a Certified Mental Health Coach have equipped her to write stories that address deep family-related themes with authenticity, wisdom, and compassion.

She firmly believes the power of story breaks down barriers and reaches people with God’s truth in a way non-fiction never could. That’s why she’s passionate about inspiring readers through hope-filled fiction and highlighting other Christian authors on her blog.

Though she’s not yet published, she’s having a blast pursuing her dream and is humbled and grateful for every award and opportunity the Lord brings her way.

She lives with my husband near the coast in beautiful Virginia. When she’s not writing, reading, or serving in her church, you’ll find her hanging out with family and friends, playing a variety of board games, or doting on her seven grandchildren.

She’d love to learn more about you. Hop over to her contact page and send her a message to introduce yourself!

And if you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Hope Collective to receive Deena’s newsletters, which feature hope-filled content, writing updates, chances to win Christian Fiction books, and more. You’ll receive her novelette, Behind the Scenes, free as a thank you.

Thanks for stopping by!