Hamilton, Pj: - PJ Hamilton, author of the From the Piney Woods series, writes with a heartfelt passion for stories that inspire hope, resilience, and personal transformation. Growing up in East Texas, PJ experienced firsthand the struggles of a difficult childhood, marked by abandonment, neglect, and the challenges of finding her place in the world. It was through these hardships that she discovered a powerful truth: our past does not define us, it prepares us.Her writing reflects this journey, weaving together deeply personal experiences with universal themes of healing, growth, and redemption. PJ's goal is to empower readers to see their own struggles as stepping stones to a brighter, purpose-driven future. Through her storytelling, she shows that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope, strength, and the ability to rise above.In addition to writing, PJ is a motivational speaker who shares her message of courage and transformation with audiences across the country. She believes in the power of kindness, connection, and the idea that everyone has the potential to turn their past into a foundation for a better tomorrow.When she's not writing, PJ's favorite pastime is telling stories to her grandchildren-after all, she is, at heart, a storyteller. She lives with her family in Texas and continues to write stories that inspire and uplift readers from all walks of life.