Catherine Brakefield is an ardent receiver of Christ’s love, as well as a hopeless romantic and patriot. She skillfully intertwines these elements in her four book Destiny Series – Swept into Destiny, Destiny’s Whirlwind, Destiny of Heart, and Waltz with Destiny.

Catherine is a freelance writer with articles in numerous publications and periodicals. Guidepost, Baker Books and Revell have all published her short stories. They are also featured in CrossRiver’s Abba’s Devotion series.

AWARD-WINNING FICTION

CrossRiver Media published her inspirational historical romance, Wilted Dandelions in 2015. It won Honorable Mention in the Eric Hoffer Book Awards and Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year award in 2016.

Her Destiny Series is growing in popularity with book clubs nation-wide. Swept into Destiny won third place in the 2018 Wright Medal Award. Destiny of Heart won first place in the 2019 Maxwell Medal Award. And Waltz with Destiny was a Finalist in the 2020 Best Book Awards.

She is currently working on her newest novel, an inspirational Amish futuristic romance, Love’s Final Sunrise.

Catherine’s desire is to write America’s story one truth at a time and loves to tell the story in vivid prose during her speaking engagements. She says, “God inspires my stories, and my readers encourage my writing!”

WHEN SHE ISN’T WRITING…

Catherine Brakefield enjoys horseback riding, swimming, camping, and traveling the byroads across America. She lives in Michigan with her husband, Edward, of fifty years and her four Arabian horses. Her children grown and married, she and Edward are blessed with two handsome grandsons and two beautiful granddaughters! For more info on Catherine and her speaking and book signing schedule, check out her website.