I am a writer and speaker who loves helping women of faith connect our delightfully ordinary stories to God’s extraordinary love and faithfulness, so we can be encouraged and empowered knowing God’s been in the details–always has been, always will be.
I am the author of three books: Fruit of My Spirit, Signs in Life, and Bouquet of Wisdom. I’ve also written for Christian online and print publications.
In addition to writing, I love speaking to both smaller and larger groups. I share antics and vulnerabilities. We giggle and we groan. But it’s not all about me. We all have stories to tell. We all have stories that connect to bigger, more important lessons in life.
I help women embrace their stories, make those connections, and find ways to get their stories down on paper. My goal is to have women say, “If she can do it, I can do it too.”
Released 2011
Fruit of My Spirit is for anyone who’s ever questioned God’s ability to love and forgive, who’s ever wondered about their place in God’s family or God’s place in theirs.
Released 2015
Signs in Life begins with a late night encounter with local law enforcement. In the harsh glare of a flashlight, author Deanna Nowadnick learns the consequences of speeding through a stop sign. Other incidents follow.
Released 2023
Bouquet of Wisdom is a book of thirty reflections from the garden, personal stories paired with a flower and a lesson.
Released 2024
“Grandma, You Found Me! is a love letter to Deanna’s grandson.
Follow Grandma and Henry on their playdates together. Grandma remembers finding Henry week after week, year after year. She promises she will always find him. Why? Because she loves him.
Released 2025
Grandma has always been by Austin’s side. After practicing and practicing, he finally rides down the sidewalk and exclaims, “Grandma, I did it!” Grandma smiles and replies, “Yes, Austin, you did it.”
Follow Grandma and Austin as she cheers him on through every challenge and accomplishment. Why? Because she loves him and believes in him.
Released 2026
In a quiet moment Grandma learns of her grandson’s concern about starting preschool. Grandma knew Cameron was going to be meeting new people and learning new things. She talks to him about school and all the things he might be doing–and feeling. Thinking more about his new adventures, Cameron excitedly tells Grandma his best friend will be there!
Share in Cameron’s excitement and Grandma’s reassurance that friends are important to all of us–whether we’re four years old and older like Grandma.
Pastor Doug
Kathie
Trinity Lutheran Church
Karen Rae
Founder of Fave
Lifestyles Women’s Group