About & Press
The Little Way

Living a life with intention, grace, and abounding love.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Heartwarming News!

October ‘25

I signed a three-book contract with WhiteFire Publishing for The Hometown Love Series!

The series will release through WhiteFire’s Ashberry Lane imprint, Heartfelt Stories of Faith♥

The first book, Welcome Home, Ella Mae, is scheduled to release in October 2026. 

Author Biography

I’m a small-town girl from Maryland who enjoys horseback riding through the countryside, Irish ceili dancing, afternoon tea time, Jane Austen, and writing letters. I’m a novice seamstress learning the ways of weaving together natural fabrics and thread. The process is both an immense joy and a labor of love, as good things often are.

And speaking of joy, writing brings so much joy to my heart! I grew up with an incredible love for animals, which led me to a career as a life scientist and science educator. In 2018, I founded Spirit of Love, an animal-assisted learning and wellness program. Animals always find their way into my stories, bringing an added dose of humor (and undeniable adorableness) to the tale.

I earned my MFA in Creative Writing from SNHU and love writing inspirational fiction and creative nonfiction. I am a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), the Catholic Writer’s Guild (CWG), and the Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW).

I hope to always share Jesus’ love through my words, inspiring readers to find unconditional grace, faith, and beauty in the adventures that greet us each day.

Please credit photography by Kate Palker of Pearly Kate Photography.

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Please credit photography by Kate Palker of Pearly Kate Photography.

AUTHOR BIO’S

100-Word Biography

Colleen writes inspirational small-town romance with Irish charm and is author of The Claddagh Tales, stories of friendship, loyalty, and love. As an MFA graduate in creative writing, and member of the American Christian Fiction Writer's (ACFW), she hopes her stories will inspire readers to see their unique beauty in God's plan. She lives in the countryside of Maryland with her husband, three children, and crew of lovable animals. When she’s not writing, you can find her teaching biology at a local university, enjoying family hikes through the woods, and leading sessions in her animal-assisted learning program, Spirit of Love.

50-Word Biography

Colleen is an inspirational romance author who pens The Claddagh Tales, a collection of small-town Irish romance stories. She's a member of the ACFW and resides in the countryside of Maryland with her family and crew of animals. She enjoys ceili dancing, horseback riding, and a warm cup o' tea.

​20-Word Biography

Colleen writes inspirational small-town romance with Irish charm. She's author of The Claddagh Tales, stories of friendship, loyalty, and love.