Francoise Maricle is the author of Hold On to Your Dreams, a memoir of resilience, courage, and the power of hope. She was born prematurely in Indonesia during World War II in a Japanese war camp, an extraordinary beginning to a life shaped by perseverance and determination.

Raised in the Netherlands and later immigrating to the United States, Francoise built a life defined by strength, faith, and an unwavering belief in pursuing one’s dreams despite adversity. Through her story, she hopes to inspire others to overcome challenges and continue moving forward, no matter where their journey begins.

Today, Francoise shares her message with audiences through her writing and speaking, reminding readers everywhere to hold on to their dreams.

Buy her book here: Hold On To Your Dreams

Amy Sadd is a memoirist, life coach, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran whose writing explores resilience, healing, and the search for belonging. Her memoir I Know a Girl draws from her own life experiences, recounting a journey through trauma, abuse, infant loss, and suicide attempts, while ultimately highlighting the power of perseverance and personal transformation.

Through candid storytelling, Sadd shares moments from a life marked by both hardship and adventure—from dramatic life events and personal losses to finding renewal through nature, family connections, and starting a new chapter living in Mexico.

Passionate about helping others reclaim their voice, Sadd combines her writing with life coaching and advocacy, particularly supporting people facing personal adversity or navigating disability systems. Her work aims to inspire readers to find hope, resilience, and meaning even in life’s most difficult chapters.

Buy her book here: I Know a Girl (My Life in Mexico)