Wife. Jesus Follower. Poet. Coffee Lover. Student of Life.
I am grateful for each day as a book coach partnering with writers down in the trenches making a difference with their written truths. I specialize in helping Christian writers step into their calling with courage.
I was born with wide, brown eyes that keenly watched the world from my crib. I have not stopped taking it all in, growing up to craft poetry and spiritual writing with a leaning towards the miracle in the mundane.
I have been certified through Author Accelerator’s Book Coach Certification program in nonfiction, memoir and fiction, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing Concentration) from Crandall University.
I love new places and people. Exploring writing projects and encouraging writers is my joy. I feel called to invest in writers making a difference with their lives and words.
Giving actionable feedback, creative prompts, practical tools, and detailed next steps are my superpowers. I love meetings, because that’s when things happen.
You can find me with a coffee, a book, and a smile in the beautiful small town of Truro in Nova Scotia, Canada, where I live with my husband James, my golden retriever Percy, and my tabby cat Smoakie.
I can’t believe how lucky I was to connect with coach Laura Aliese, who worked with me on my young adult historical novel. Laura is kind, organized, and highly perceptive. I felt completely heard and appreciated during our time together and highly recommend her to any writers who would like a professional opinion on how to make their books shine.
Abby Merriam Lederman In Pennsylvania, USA, Winner Of The Romance Writers Of America Golden Heart Award