ELLEN SUE STERN is the author of 20 books, translated into fourteen languages, a writing coach and literary consultant. Her books include Expecting Change, The Indispensable Woman, Running on Empty: Daily Meditations for indispensable Women, Loving an Imperfect Man, He Just Doesn't Get It, I Do: Meditations for Newlyweds, I'm Having a Baby: Reflections for Expectant Moms, I'm a Mom: Reflections for New Moms, Divorce is Not the End of The World: Zoe and Evans' Coping Guide for Kids with a little help from their Mom, Yawn: Bedtime Reading for Insomniacs, The Relationship Toolkit: Ellen Sue Stern's Building Blocks for Greater Intimacy, Words of Inspiration for People Living with Chronic Illness, Living with Loss: Meditations for Grieving Widows and I Will Not Forget You: Meditations for Grieving Widows and Widowers.

In her prolific speaking career, she has inspired thousands of people to overcome adversity and meet a wide range of the most universal personal challenges. Ellen Sue is a Celebrity Ambassador for the National MS Society and an advocate for people living with chronic illness. She is an experienced relationship coach and a seasoned media presence who has appeared on Oprah, Montel Williams, Lifetime TV and other national and international media.

Her writing has appeared in Self, New Woman, Woman's Day, Sport's Illustrated, Washington Post, WebMD, Mumbai Mirror, American Baby Magazine, and hundreds of blogs and interviews. Minneapolis is home. Traveling, especially anywhere warm, is Heaven. She loves words, sleeps late, and is inspired by creativity and innovation, especially in the service of building bridges and creating a more loving, peaceful world.