Cheryl Denton

Biography

Cheryl Denton wrote the first book in The Darkfire Series, Among the Ashes, to give readers a glimpse into the mind of a person suffering from PTSD. When Hope Was Gone, the second book, addresses the challenges of parenting a child with PTSD. The third novel, Losing Faith, portrays a woman who develops PTSD when a stalker terrorizes her. Mrs. Denton writes all of these novels out of her personal experiences. Her Spiritual Growth Series gently guides survivors through the depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem which many experience.

As a writer, Cheryl Denton has contributed a large body of work through her blog for survivors of abuse and trauma, www.cheryldenton.com/blog. Much of her writing follows the theme of rising above life’s challenges. Over the years, she has also worked as a magazine editor and book editor.

Where to buy in print

Books

When Hope Was Gone
Series: Darkfire, Book Two. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 110,210. Language: English. Published: February 15, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
When Laura learns the truth about her husband, Sonny, she runs for her life. She keeps secrets and tells lies to veil the truth from Mack, a Scottish doctor with whom she works as a medical missionary in Ethiopia. Civil unrest and love for an orphan catapult Laura back home to Cincinnati, where the FBI is working overtime to capture Sonny and the brutal men who work with him in organized crime.
The Road to Forgiveness
Series: Spiritual Journey. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 52,760. Language: English. Published: November 11, 2011 . Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Abuse, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Emotional healing
Readers learn to consider powerful ways to forgive the unforgivable. Created for survivors of trauma and abuse with deep emotional wounds. Also for those who can’t let go of the anger, revenge, hate, and guilt that prevent forgiving. Contains stories of others' struggles to forgive, along with spiritual resources. Includes discussion questions and relevant life application exercises.
Among the Ashes
Series: Darkfire, Book One. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 99,040. Language: English. Published: October 25, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
When an arsonist destroys her home, Kit Blume loses everything. All that remain are her annoying neighbor, a cryptic letter from her father, and the disturbing PTSD flashbacks and nightmares that involve a killer with a gun. Determined to find out the truth about her lost childhood, Kit discovers that some memories are best left in the dark…