Former writing teacher Ruth A. Douthitt is an award-winning multi-published author who puts her heart and soul into her work, hoping to encourage others through her stories. Winner of the 2022 Christian Indie Award-First Place in YA, and the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Books Award-Bronze Medal for Best Book Series, Ruth is currently working on a Christian-themed women's inspirational fiction series. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and hosts A Writer's Day podcast.

Ruth lives in Phoenix with her husband, Scott, and their little dog. When she isn't writing, Ruth loves to run, draw, paint, and garden. For more information about Ruth and her books, visit her website: www.artbyruth.com and find her on Facebook and Instagram.