Deana VarnellAuthor · Speaker · Encourager

Faith for the chapters we didn’t choose

Words for women who are still becoming.

Deana Varnell writes with honesty and hope about faith, waiting, grief, infertility, and discovering that God is near—even when life does not look the way we imagined.

A peaceful writing desk with an open journal and coffee in warm morning light

Books by Deana

Stories that meet you where you are.

Featured book · Coming soon

Held While Becoming

Finding God in the Unanswered Questions

A compassionate invitation for women living between prayer and an answer.

Children’s book

Rocky the Courageous Little Cat

A gentle story about courage

A warm story that helps young readers see that courage can begin with one small, brave step.View on Amazon
DVfaith · words · hope

Meet Deana

Writing from the middle, not just the other side.

Deana Varnell is a Christian author, speaker, psychology and Christian counseling student, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her writing grows from lived experience with grief, infertility, chronic illness, faith, and the complicated work of becoming.

She writes for women who need more than a polished answer—offering a compassionate place to wrestle honestly, grow spiritually, and recognize God’s presence in chapters they never would have chosen.

Speaking & encouragement

Honest conversations rooted in faith and grace.

Faith in seasons of waiting

Infertility, grief, and unanswered prayer

Identity, calling, and becoming

Christian women’s spiritual growth

Speaking & media inquiries

Invite Deana to encourage your audience.

Planning a women’s ministry gathering, retreat, podcast, interview, book event, or faith-based conversation? Share a few details below.

Messages are sent privately to Deana. Please allow 2–3 business days for a response.