I am a faith-based author, coach, and teacher, whose writing is rooted in personal experiences and shaped by countless conversations with those seeking hope. I have walked through the trials of life just like you. Since my teen years, I have dealt with panic disorder and understand the joys and challenges of raising an individual with special needs. Whether you are escaping through my novel, finding useful tools in my anxiety workbook, or fueling your faith with my daily devotional, my prayer is that each page will strengthen your faith, and encourage your heart.
Maybe it's the middle of the night, and your thoughts won't slow down. Maybe you're raising a child with special needs, or life has left you exhausted in a way that's hard to explain. Maybe it's been a difficult year.
I hear you.
I have wrestled with those same gnawing emotions and have written from the very place where you may be standing today. But I also write from a place of encouragement, healing, and transformation because, even on the darkest days, there is always hope.
Through my own life experiences, I have learned that struggling does not mean your faith is weak or that there is something wrong with you. Time and time again, we see that life's greatest battles are often won by the most unlikely heroes.
Whether through fiction, devotionals, or practical resources, my desire is to encourage your heart and remind you that you are stronger than you think. And yes, my friend, even with faith the size of a mustard seed, it is possible to walk in victory.
I write in a few different genres. Here are my four books so far, with more on the way.
A prayer book and journal
For All Seasons: Grace in Every Season, Prayer for Every Reason is my new book, written with authors Kim Doran and Gena McCown. It is filled with original prayers and Scripture for real life, from fear and grief to marriage, children, healing, finances, and much more. There is room on the pages to write your own thoughts and prayers too.
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A 30-day devotional
For All Times is a 30-day and night devotional, written in collaboration with author Kim Doran. Each day has a short reading to start your day with joy and end your day with peace.
Get For All Times on Amazon
Anxiety Self-Help and Workbook
Fear Less Living pairs my own story of living with panic disorder since I was a teenager with a workbook for facing fear and intrusive thoughts. Women's small groups are already using it. If you've had thoughts like that at 2 a.m., this book can help.
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Christian Romantic Suspense
Bourne Identity meets The Notebook. On the Edge of Truth is my first novel: a clean espionage romance with threads of faith, unexpected twists, and gripping suspense that will keep you turning pages long into the night.
Get On the Edge of Truth on AmazonI am working on resources for special needs parents and caregivers. Join the list below to learn more and to learn its publishing date.
Join the List for UpdatesI am working on a book about the experience of exiles from Cuba coming to America. It will be translated into Spanish. Join the list below to learn more about this project and when you can get it.
Join the List for UpdatesReal Amazon reviews, in readers' own words.
"This devotional is wonderful for a life application for identifying with and so much more. I have thoroughly enjoyed the 30 days of reflection. Well put together and interesting especially because of the two diverse backgrounds of the authors, yet flows together. Highly recommend this thoughtful encouraging and real life devotional."
"If you are looking for a lasting antidote to anxiety and for tangible tools to pull out of your tool chest when you feel the monster of apprehension creeping into your thoughts, then this is a book for you."
"This book is such a help... I am having trouble putting it down and the homework in the book is so so helpful. Wonderful Book."
"Suspenseful, well written. Had a hard time putting the book down. Hard to believe this is the first novel for this author!"
"I was hooked on the first chapter. The detail the author used brought me into the story and the unpredictable twists and turns kept me from putting the book down. Easy read and exciting story line. I loved this book."
"I highly recommend On the Edge of Truth. I didn't realize once I started reading I would be up all hours of the night caught up in the suspense of the story."
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Join the List for UpdatesIf you lead a women's ministry or small group, Fear Less Living is already being used by real groups working through anxiety and intrusive thoughts. It's faith rooted, and the workbook is already written for you. Reach out and let's talk about bringing it to your group.
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Ileana M. Leon is an author dedicated to leaving readers with a renewed sense of hope. Through both fiction and non-fiction, she explores real-life struggles with compassion, authenticity, and faith. Drawing from her career as a paralegal, her work with Children and Family Services, and her passion for serving the special needs community, Ileana's writing inspires readers to find hope, discover purpose, and deepen their faith. She is also a committed advocate for mental health awareness and remains actively involved in supporting families and serving in faith-based ministries.
In her free time, Ileana enjoys curling up with a good book or expressing her creativity through hands-on projects.
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Ileana speaks and coaches on faith, anxiety, and special needs parenting for churches, women's groups, and organizations.
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Bilingual English and Spanish translation services are available. Reach out about your project.
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I am a faith-based author, coach and special needs mom who has personal experience with the challenges of anxiety and the ups and downs life can bring. Through my books, I offer compassion, and encouragement.
More than a workbook. It is my personal story of living with panic disorder, paired with exercise pages designed to help you navigate intrusive thoughts and get you to a place where you can face your fears. If worry and anxiety is stealing your peace, this book was written for you.
Absolutely! Fear Less Living is currently being used by real groups to create meaningful conversations that center around anxiety, negative emotions, and fear. It is all about finding a healthier way to think and move forward.
The workbook is designed for interaction, through exercises and thought-provoking questions. Your small group ministry leader can guide the study, or you can invite me to lead the group.
Bourne Identity meets The Notebook. It's an espionage clean romance with threads of faith and enough twist and turns that will keep you up past your bedtime.
Yes, I can do all three. I speak and coach on faith, anxiety, and special-needs parenting for churches, groups, and offer bilingual English-Spanish translation services.
A book, a workbook, or a small group. Start wherever makes sense for you.
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Ileana M. Leon