Monica Stoltzfus is a writer, crafter, and lover of the Bible. She is on the leadership team at her nationally known Catholic women's Bible study, Walking with Purpose, and also helps lead their BLAZE Ministry for Girls. Her debut picture book, The Ripple, which is about spreading kindness, was awarded first place by the National Indie Excellence Awards for "Best Inspirational Children's Book." Her latest book, entitled Just Compose Yourself: Finding Hope in Spilled Coffee, came out June of 2022 and is a collection of stories about faith and motherhood. When not writing books, she writes on her personal blog (www.justcomposeyourself.com) where she shares encouragement, advice, and creative ideas. A mother of five daughters, she feels blessed and inspired daily.