About the Author

Rachael Kathleen Hartman loves Jesus, reading, and writing. She enjoys learning about different cultures, meeting new people, and traveling with her two dapple dachshunds, Danny and Darla. She has an MS in Human Services with a Specialization in Counseling, a BA in Liberal Studies with a Minor in Writing, and is a certified Life Coach. Prior to secular college, she spent two and a half years in Bible College as a Theology Major. Rachael grew up as a proud ARMY BRAT. She was born in Houston, Texas and then moved a lot: Fort Hood, Texas; Goppingen, Germany; Fort Dix, New Jersey; Fort Sheridan, Illinois; back to Fort Hood, Texas; Annandale, Virginia; Silver Spring, Maryland; Fort Stewart, Georgia; and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. As a young adult, she's lived in Texas, Louisiana, and Georgia. She is the author of three books, including Angel: The True Story of an Undeserved Chance (2013), Called to Write, Chosen to Publish: Inspiration for Christian Writers (2015), and Facing Myself: An Introspective Look at Cosmetic Surgery (2016). In 2013, she started Our Written Lives of Hope and offering publishing services to independent authors. Rachael specializes in coaching aspiring authors. She also speaks to groups about writing and living for Jesus.