Ok, so I’m totally and completely freaking out, but I just pushed that terrifying launch button. I don’t even really know what to say right now.

This has been such a long time coming. I started thinking about writing for a career when I was in college, which was way longer ago than it feels like it should be.

I have walked some weird career paths, from working in housing to theatre and cosmetology. At times I have deliberately avoided this. But one day, while my first baby was napping, I started writing.

Since that day, I have oscillated between fervent and productive writing and none at all. I have periods where I set it aside and forget about it for months on end, completely consumed by my day to day.

Now I have three boys and I’m busier than ever. But I can’t let go of this dream, this desire, and this path to which I feel called. I’m not the most amazing writer in the world. I don’t expect that I ever will be. But I want to write anyway, following and honoring the Greatest Author of all time in His craft.

One day, hopefully not too long from now, I will post an announcement about my first book. Maybe I’ll get to post sneak peeks. I will probably do some short stories. That’s the future dream.

But until that day, I’m excited to work together with you to create this community. I have a love for Jesus and a desire to unite the Catholic women around me in a shared love for one another and the word of God. The books are just extra bonuses later.

Thank you all who love and support me. Thank you for being here and waiting patiently as I repeatedly promised to hit the LAUNCH button and then didn’t.

I love you all. Let’s see where this goes…

~ Melody Ruth

Oh, and P.S., if you all see typos or things that don’t work please let me know. Comment, email, whatever. There is so much going on in this site and behind the green curtain there is way too much code, so I probably missed stuff. Thanks for the help in advance!