Cynthia Ruchti tells stories hemmed in Hope through her novels and novellas, speaking for women's events and retreats, writers' events, nonfiction books, and devotionals, drawing from 33 years writing and producing an on-air radio broadcast. Her books have been recognized by RT Reviewers' Choice, Selah Awards, Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, CR's BEST Awards, Carol Award honors, Family Fiction Readers' Choice Award, ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year honors and others. She has a total of 15 books on the shelves, with more contracted.