Abby Ammons is a writer, military spouse, and mother to two fiery girls. She is the daughter of an Army pilot and granddaughter of an Air Force veteran, and she believes that intentional change starts with listening to other people’s stories.

After graduating from Lipscomb University with a degree in Public Relations, Abby worked for the esteemed M. Lee Smith Publishers as a copy editor. Though marrying into the Army took her away from her beloved Nashville, living all over the country has enriched her life with incredible relationships and experiences. She serves as the Communications Director for Stronghold Food Pantry, which supports active-duty military families facing food insecurity by providing fresh food and pantry staples, hosting educational seminars, and offering outreach programs.

Abby appreciates all writers, but the most impactful have been Louisa May Alcott and J.R.R. Tolkien. “Little Women” influenced her to be a writer like Jo March, and it was J.R.R. Tolkien’s works “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” where she fell in love with hobbit comforts and learned about true friendship and quiet bravery.

With her husband currently serving with the 82nd Airborne Division, Abby is often reminded of her grandmother’s words of wisdom: “the military really is an adventure.”