Deena Adams

As a Jesus girl for more than thirty years and a pastor’s wife for twenty-five, Deena Adams has a wealth of experience counseling women who’ve navigated unimaginable adversity. Through these interactions she’s gained great insight into topics women relate to, which fuels her passion to inspire others through hope-filled fiction based on true-to-life stories.

Serving as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for three-and-a-half years and earning her Mental Health Coach certification through Light University have equipped her to write stories that address deep family-related themes with authenticity, wisdom, and compassion.

Deena is an active member of ACFW, a six-year ACFW Virginia board member, ACFW Virginia cluster leader, and founder of the Marathon online writer’s group. Her awards include: 2019 & 2024 BRMCWC Foundations Award finalist, 2019 ACFW First Impressions double finalist and winner, 2021 ACFW Genesis finalist and ACFW Virginia Crown Award winner, 2022 CCW Cascade Award finalist, 2023 ACFW First Impressions finalist, 2024 ACFW Genesis double semi-finalist and winner, and 2025 ACFW Genesis semi-finalist, all in the Contemporary category. She also enjoys promoting hope-filled fiction authors on her blog.

She lives with her husband near the coast in beautiful Virginia. When she’s not writing, reading, or serving in her church, you’ll find her hanging out with family and friends, playing board games, and doting on her seven grandchildren.

Connect with Deena through her website.