Ann's Books

The Contemplative Mom

Are the demands of motherhood keeping you from a rich relationship with God? Given the inherent busyness of being a parent, the concept of a "contemplative mom" makes many people laugh. Is that even possible? Author Ann Kroeker assures readers that yes, it is possible...and needed. (affiliate link)

On Being a Writer

Is your writing life all it can be? Let this book act as your personal coach, to explore the writing life you already have and the writing life you wish for, and close the gap between the two. Gain insights through helpful stories from the authors' established writing careers. Their honest and witty stories help build a vision for a satisfying, sustainable writing life, while the prompts and activities on the twelve vital habits will help you make that life a reality. (affiliate link)

Not So Fast

We're raising our kids in a high-speed, high-pressured, 24/7 world. Pushing children to get ahead, we cram everything possible into our days to maximize their chance at success. We're overloaded, overextended, overcommitted, and over-caffeinated. And we're paying a price. But how can we possibly downshift without missing out? Author Ann Kroeker relates her own story of how embracing a slower everyday pace resulted in a more meaningful family and spiritual life. (affiliate link)

52 Creative Writing Prompts

Maybe you need a creative boost to get ideas flowing, or perhaps you want to develop the habit of regular writing practice to grow creatively. Or, worse, you're plagued by writer's block, hoping for a way to start producing something again—anything! 52 Creative Writing Prompts provides a variety of prompts and exercises that serve as a fun diversion from your normal writing projects and might lead to the start of your next essay, poem, or blog post—even your next book. (affiliate link)

The Mother Letters

Secretly collecting nearly six hundred wise, honest, and sometimes hilarious letters from other mothers across the world, Seth Haines compiled these "mother letters" as a gift for his wife, Amber. Amber and Seth have chosen the best of those letters--including letters from some of the most influential writers and bloggers online today--to include in a beautiful book perfect for the mother in your life. I contributed an essay to this beautiful, warm, encouraging collection with messages of hope and love for young moms in the midst of motherhood. (affiliate link)