Content Warning: Interview includes story of sibling death. 

In today’s touching episode of Well and Grace, host Regina Bartlett sits down with Denise Clanin, a wife, mother, and new author whose journey of grief and healing is woven into the pages of her debut novel, Among the Stars.

After working as an accountant, Denise stepped into full-time motherhood when her son was born. In the quiet moments of naptime, she revisited a creative writing project from college—one that would become a heartfelt tribute to her late brother, who passed away more than five years ago from a chronic medical condition.

Denise shares how writing helped her navigate her grief, how motherhood has reshaped her dreams, and how faith sustains her as she builds a life filled with purpose, creativity, and love.

Whether you’ve experienced loss, are searching for creative inspiration, or simply need to hear a story of God's gentle healing, this episode will bless you.

Denise’s journey from accountant to stay-at-home mom and author

How her late brother’s memory inspired Among the Stars

Finding time to write during motherhood

The emotional challenges and healing power of storytelling

The role of faith through grief and new beginnings

Encouragement for women walking through loss or creative callings

Denise’s advice to new writers and grieving hearts

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“Grief never leaves us, but it can inspire us to create beauty in honor of those we miss.” – Denise Clanin

“Sometimes the quietest moments, like nap time, can become the loudest echoes of our calling.” – Denise Clanin

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