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Mel A. Miller

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Meet Author Mel A. Miller

Mel A. Miller writes stories about faith, family, courage, brokenness, and the hope that remains when life doesn’t go according to plan. Her published memoir, Faith in the Fire, explores motherhood, marriage, trauma, mental health, and faith. She is also writing fiction and contributing to upcoming projects in both fiction and nonfiction.

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Faith in the Fire

Parenting Through Trauma and Mental Health

A memoir of motherhood, marriage, and faith in the middle of brokenness, healing, and hope. With raw honesty and quiet courage, Mel A. Miller takes readers inside the moments most families never speak of — the exhausting love, the unanswered prayers, the small miracles that hold a family together when everything else falls apart. If you have ever felt alone in the hard seasons, this book is for you.

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Tread Lightly, Speak Gently

An Anthology About Dying, Death & Grief

Edited by Lindsay Schraad Keeling & Brittany McMunn | Wild Ink Publishing

My piece, “The Things That Remain,” appears in this collection.

An honest, moving exploration of loss, grief, and what we carry forward. This anthology brings together voices from writers across the country to speak into one of life’s most universal — and least spoken — experiences.

Publication date TBD — stay tuned.

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COMING SOON

The Last Guardian

Elizabeth Cooper thought her parents’ secrets died with them. She was wrong. Now a relic called the Armor of God, a centuries-old order of Guardians, and a man she once trusted as family are all closing in — and Elizabeth must decide if the faith she inherited is worth fighting to keep.

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Just Keep Walking: Finding God in the Next Step — book cover

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Just Keep Walking: Finding God in the Next Step

A Six-Week Journey Through the Story of Naomi

What do you do when your life doesn’t look anything like you thought it would? Just Keep Walking is a six-week women’s Bible study that invites you to slow down and walk through Naomi’s story from a different perspective. Rather than rushing toward the happy ending, this study begins in the hard place—the place where faith has to become real.

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Upcoming Events

September 2

Called to Love Podcast

Hosted by Somer Colbert

Recording date — release date TBD. Mel sits down with Somer Colbert to talk about the writing journey, the heart behind the book, and what’s coming next.

Praise

“This book sheds light to behind-the-scene challenges families in similar situations face every day and how utilizing support from a faith-based perspective can establish hope and foster the patience needed to healthily respond to such challenges. I’m a therapist and will be recommending this to individuals of similar faith.”

Tori Frazier

“Transparently Supportive!” ★★★★★

“As a mother, Faith in the Fire touched my heart in a special way. While I knew my daughter and her family faced many challenges, reading their story gave me an even greater appreciation for their faith, strength, and perseverance. This book is honest, heartfelt, and full of hope. It reminds readers that even in life’s hardest seasons, God is present and healing is possible. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or simply facing your own struggles, you’ll find encouragement within these pages.”

Linda

“A powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and hope.”

“A great book! With a lot of insight into trauma also encouraging words to help you know you are not alone. I highly recommend this for everyone.”

Kathy Dickens

“Faith in the Fire — what we all need is FAITH” ★★★★★

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