Tracy Ruckman

Yesterday, I received my author copies of Beloved by His Faithful by Editors of Guideposts. I'm honored to announce that my story, "God Did That," is one of the included stories.  The hardcover books are available now, exclusively on the Guideposts website , at a GREAT price! Guideposts also offered us a code to share with our readers. Use AUTHOR15 on the Guideposts website for a 15% discount.  The paperback version will be released wide in stores and from numerous bookstores online on September 9. Pre-orders are available now on Amazon . [affiliate link] I'd love to know what you think of the book! Be sure to leave reviews on any of your favorite book sites.

Today is an exciting day in so many aspects. As this blog post goes live, I am on my way to my final Herceptin infusion - the end of a very long year of chemotherapy, radiation, and Herceptin infusions, plus all the procedures and doc visits that go along with it! [SEE UPDATE BELOW!] Today is also LAUNCH DAY for two new books: The Pink Pages: A Practical A-Z Guide for Your Breast Cancer Journey is available in paperback and Kindle formats . and Days to Remember: A Journal for Your Cancer Journey is available in paperback . (The journal works for patients with any type of cancer.) A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these books will be donated to the Cancer Navigators and the Komen Foundation. Both organizations were extremely helpful to me during my journey, so I’m grateful to return the favor. At the end of this journey, the one emotion that stands out above all else is one of gratitude. I’m so grateful to God for allowing me to survive this journey. I’m so grateful that He ga...

My husband Tim and I are excited to announce the release of our new children's book, Pickle in My Pocket . The book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Book Depository, and most major booksellers by request.  When Tim and I first met, I learned that he loved to tell stories. Many of his stories were from his childhood and time spent with his first cousins. Pickle in My Pocket is a fictionalized version of his "fave-rite" story. About the Book: Come join Poppa Tim as he shares one of his favorite stories, Pickle in My Pocket. "Ewww!" He heard that! This hilarious children's picture book features Poppa Tim as the narrator of a story from his childhood, with a life lesson about patience. Pickle in My Pocket includes a short list of conversations starters for parents to communicate with their children. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating this book.  I talked Tim into a video to help us market the book too! Check out his ...

I'm excited and honored to have one of my stories included in this new anthology. I Chose You, Imperfectly Perfectly Rescue Dogs and Their Humans is a must-read collection of honest, humorous, and heartwarming stories about rescue dogs who found their forever homes. I Chose You reminds us to be grateful for second chances and that the right dog, at the right time, changes everything for the better. “I’m so thrilled to discover this beautiful collection of stories featuring these imperfectly perfect rescue pups. I Chose You has won my heart!” — Janice Thompson, author of Paws for Reflection: 50 Devotions for Dog Moms “Great read! Nothing in life is perfect except unconditional love. I Chose You captures that choice!” — Adrian Palmer Board of Directors Medical Advisor Australian Shepherds Furever Rescue “The best prescription I can write for trauma survivors, veterans with PTSD, and others with mental health issues, is the healing power of dogs. I Chose You is the perfect gift for y...