May You Shine

Love Letters to the Hurting, Healing, and Growing Heart

A new book offering comfort and support for your soul.

May You Shine meets you where you are and carries you through so that you can truly blossom into the incredibly stunning, unique creation you were meant to be. It is my sincere wish that this book will give you the love and gentle encouragement you crave, and that through exploring your own inner being and understanding your own worth, you will learn how wildy capable you are of letting your light shine.

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What People Are Saying

“You know when you read something and it just screams these words are coming straight from the heart. A heart that knows both pain and healing. A heart that speaks to you from a raw and vulnerable standpoint. 'May You Shine' is beautifully written with profound honesty and candour. It's the kind of book you'll want to curl up with on a rainy day or a lonely night. Tess has a way of soothing your soul with her words and making you feel like you're not alone, which is sometimes all you need.”

— Rania Naim, Author & Editor

“Tess’s words speak truth, love, and communicate God’s power and desire for relationship with us above all else. She is the encouraging and comforting sister we all need. I would gift this book to women of all ages; from my fourteen year old cousin, to my girl friends, and to my mother. I also intend to buy this book for myself. Her words speak life and declare freedom for the prisoners and bind up the broken hearted. Tess is an inspirational example of using your words to bring life, light and victory to others. I’m already looking forward to the inevitable future works that God has entrusted to Tess for others.”

— Heather Swanson, Founder of ‘Chosen to Reign’

“Tess truly understands and speaks to the human experience—the difficult and complex emotions, life events and undertakings. These love letters normalize the experiences that many of us tend to shy away sharing and also acknowledge those beautiful moments that we often forget to both notice and appreciate. May You Shine offers gentle and encouraging words that inspire hope and human connectedness, as well as celebrate the resiliency and strength we all possess.”

— Leah Aguirre, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist

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Writing is my heart’s way of connecting with myself and others. I truly do yearn to make this world a gentler, kinder place to live. I hope that through my words you feel like you have a friend walking alongside you, holding your hand for whatever journey you’re on.

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More of What People Are Saying

“Tess creates a literary space to challenge stigma around human struggle and cultivate self-love. I would recommend this anthology of letters to those of you who are growing in the area of self-acceptance and longing to unapologetically show up as yourself in this world.”

— Lindsey Mackereth, Licensed Professional Counselor & Owner of ‘Method Counseling’

“Reading this beautiful book is like wrapping up in a warm and soothing blanket. Tess’s words speak to the heart and soul and offer the gifts of kindness, compassion, support and inspiration. It is a sweet and soothing gift for all who made need it and even if you feel like you don’t you will likely find a gift in her loving letters.”