
Every heart is thirsty for something.
Some thirst for hope. Others for forgiveness, belonging, purpose, or simply the strength to take one more step. Mercy Wells is a place where ordinary people come carrying those longings and discover that God's mercy runs deeper than they imagined.
Though fictional, Mercy Wells is rooted in the landscapes, small towns, and enduring spirit of New Mexico. Having spent parts of my life there, I carry its wide skies, quiet roads, close-knit communities, and breathtaking sunsets into every story I write.
Many moments in these stories were shaped by experiences I have lived, witnessed, or carried with me. I take creative liberties not to recreate those events exactly, but to preserve the grace, truth, and lessons I gleaned from them.
I write stories of ordinary people, enduring friendships, honest struggles, and hope that does not ignore hardship. They are gentle reminders that God often does His greatest work in the moments we almost overlook.
Whether you are visiting Mercy Wells for the first time or returning to familiar roads, I hope you find a place to rest, reflect, and remember that there is mercy at the well.
I write because stories have always helped me understand life, faith, and the people God places along our path.
Through Mercy Wells, I hope to offer readers a place to rest, a reason to hope, and characters they will carry with them long after the final page.
Beginning with The Girls on Route 7 and continuing with The Last Ridgers, the Mercy Wells series invites readers into a community where every story reveals another glimpse of God's mercy. Available on Amazon.com in Kindle and paperback.
New stories are already being written. Visit again to discover upcoming books, audiobooks, and the continuing journey through Mercy Wells.
Readers sometimes ask what inspired me to write the stories of Mercy Wells.
The answer is both simple and complicated.
The stories are fictional, but many of the lessons were lived long before they were written.
Over the years, God has used ordinary people and unexpected seasons to shape my life and faith.
God has redeemed those experiences, and my prayer is that they encourage you.
These reflections share the experiences and lessons that inspired each book.
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