Anna Gibson

When Anna Gibson was eleven years old, her mom found her sobbing on her bed. “What’s wrong, Sweetie?” she asked. Too distraught to speak, Anna held up the back page of a Cricket Magazine. “Oh, this is wonderful,” said her mom. Anna looked incredulously at her. “You made the Honorable Mention list for your poem. Great job!” “What? I thought it said, ‘Horrible Mention,’” Anna wiped her eyes. And so, with that confusion, her writing career was off to a bumpy beginning.

Anna’s future as an author took a several-decade detour. Teaching and counseling students of all ages transitioned to a focus on her own four homeschool kids. She continues to share her love of books and education with homeschool families in the Florida Panhandle region.

For many years, Anna has written for an audience of One. Journaling helped her regain perspective while navigating her mom’s Alzheimer’s Disease, her husband’s chronic illness, and the challenges of parenting young adults.

Eventually, the hope Anna’s journal provided flowed outward. Now, readers can connect with Anna, who is eager to share her story. May it encourage you to persevere.

Anna’s first published novella, Karate Mama, follows her adventure with her four teens in the dojo. Find out how God met her in her weakness and provided strength. Sometimes taking on challenges can actually help us overcome the difficult seasons of our lives.