Ruth Fanshaw's first poetry book Flying Free: Poems for Pilgrim Hearts won the poetry category of the 2023 Christian Indie Awards. Both this and her second release, Gone Before: A Grief Journey in Poems garnered multiple ‘Readers’ Favorite’ five star reviews. She is also the author of the forthcoming growth and recovery book Whole Hearted: A Christian Guide to Healing from Romantic Rejection & Heartbreak.

Her work has appeared in the Christian poetry journal Time of Singing and has been featured on the podcast Coffee with Jesus. 

Ruth creates poetry to explore and process her life experiences – especially the journey from brokenness towards wholeness – or to celebrate the things she loves. 

Ruth is a full-time geek, and wishes you could get paid for that. The great loves of her life include the ocean, trees, and pizza. She’s a huge fan of Doctor Who, The West Wing, and NCIS, and is shamelessly addicted to her favourite band, The Piano Guys.

She has a neuro-immune condition called M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and has also navigated two breakdowns and many bouts of anxiety and depression. Living with these illnesses has challenged her in her walk with God, yet also helped her to experience His love on a deeper level.

Her Christian faith is the bedrock of her life.