Cindy is a national bestselling author, accomplished storyteller, and dedicated writing coach, bringing over twenty-five traditionally published works to life in both fiction and nonfiction genres. Her acclaimed novels include The Waiting, which has been optioned for film; Beautiful, a 2010 Christy Award finalist and featured title on the 2011 Revolve Young Adult Tour; and The Salt Garden, recognized as one of Library Journal’s best genre books of 2004.

Her bestseller Song of the Brokenhearted, coauthored with Sheila Walsh, reached ECPA bestseller status in 2013, while Orchid House earned a spot as an ECPA bestseller in 2008. Cindy’s earlier work, Winter Passing, garnered recognition as a 2001 Christy Award finalist and Romantic Times Top Pick.

Throughout her prolific career, Cindy has partnered with prestigious publishing houses, including HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster/Atria, Medallion Press, Thomas Nelson, and Tyndale House Publishers.

As a writing coach, Cindy passionately guides aspiring authors to develop their voice, refine their craft, and confidently navigate the path to publication. Her mentorship combines deep industry knowledge with genuine encouragement, empowering writers to achieve their creative ambitions.