Meet Our Authors
Celebrating the published voices within our Pay It Forward community. Explore books, journals, planners, devotionals, coloring books, and more created by our talented members.
Nanci Babcock
Pen Name: Little Willow Lodge
A quiet body of work inspired by simple living in the north woods of Minnesota—where long winters, changing seasons, dogs, aging, resilience, and ordinary routines become something worth noticing.
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Jennifer Bates
Jennifer is the creator of Hot Mess Journals. She is dedicated to embracing life’s imperfections through storytelling, reflection, and personal growth.
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Tracy Callfas
Tracy Callfas is the creator of Trace Oasis, a cozy lifestyle brand offering journals, planners, and notebooks inspired by simple living, nature, family, and everyday organization.
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Regina DeFrank
Regina DeFrank is a Christian author. She writes faith-based books that encourage spiritual growth, deeper faith, and a closer relationship with God, through Scripture, reflection and life experience.
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Marilyn Diacon
Pen Name: M G Diacon
As a 66yr old from Sask, Canada, I discovered a passion for creating books bringing relaxation & joy to all ages. My collection includes puzzle books, journals, & children's coloring & activity books.
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Renee Padgett Kitchens
Renee Padgett Kitchens is a children's author who loves creating warm-hearted books. Through lovable characters, she hopes to bring comfort, joy, and meaningful moments to children and families.
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Pn'nah Stone-Kurtz
Pen Name: Nana P Publishing
My growing collection of journals, themed notebooks, and creative writing journals for readers who enjoy putting pen to paper. Some of my favorite ideas come from conversations with my family.
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Lorilyn Shirley
Lori Shirley is a multi-genre author writing children’s stories and coloring books, affirmation journals, plus dark romance, romantasy, fantasy adventure, and true-crime-inspired fiction.
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Suzanne Swift
Author Suzanne Swift writes about overcoming PTSD, finding hope through adversity, and embracing an addiction to joy.
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Maris Tain
Maris, known as MJOY in her publishing world, creates journals, notebooks, trackers, and puzzle/activity books designed to inspire creativity, reflection, and personal growth.
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Veronica Thompson
Pen Name: Nyki L. Seal
Nyki L. Seal writes sweet children’s books inspired by lake life, pets, family, faith, and everyday adventures that help young readers smile, learn, grow, and find joy in little moments.
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Bobbie Jo Yaxley
Pen Name: Nyki L. Seal
Bobbie-Jo Yaxley is an entrepreneur, educator, and digital creator focused on supporting Ontario families through high-quality learning resources.
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Michelle Yoder
Michelle creates journals and books that inspire creativity, reflection, and relaxation. Living with chronic illness taught her to slow down, find joy, and share encouragement through her work.
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