Donna Cronk

Growing up an Indiana farm girl, thrift came naturally. In my memoir "There's a Clydesdale in the Attic: Reflections on Keeping and Letting Go" you'll find references to those early years and to the people, memories, moments, stories, and events that came after.

The book is a collection of essays about cleaning out the attic and finding more than stuff. Topics range from faith to family, failure and success, nostalgia and lessons learned. I hope my words encourage deep dives into your own storied stuff.

This memoir of sorts is my third book. The first two are Christian fiction: "Sweetland of Liberty Bed & Breakfast" and the sequel "That Sweet Place: At Home in the Heartland." I show how trusting God is believing that He walks with us through life.

Husband Brian and I are Hoosiers and parents of Sam and Ben. Brian is a retired educator. I spent 37 years in writing and editing at two newspapers and at a local magazine. I'm now a speaker and columnist at several publications.

A Midwesterner at core, I grew up active in 4-H. I'm involved in my church, where I co-facilitate a life group, volunteer in a service ministry, and cofounded the Writer Chicks Society. I study with international Bible Study Fellowship and am big on gratitude and silver linings. Visit my website, donnacronk.com.