Debut literary work
coming soon
forthcoming
by
candace boyd simmons
Joy Yet Resides Here:
a book of prayers and laments
from a shaky christian who still believes.
Joy Yet Resides Here: a book of prayers and laments from a shaky christian who still believes, is the story of a soul laid bare, a woman seeking solace in the arms of faith.
Through love, grace and shaky faith, Candace writes through tear-stained words and whispered hopes, to find peace amidst a storm of doubt.
Every prayer is a beacon of light in the darkness.
Every lament is a testament to truth.
Every word reminds us, joy yet resides here.
About Candace
Candace Boyd Simmons is a Midwestern based award winning, multi-genre creative.
Born and raised in Indiana, Candace writes to give herself freedom. Often found writing about food, via FoodLoveTog, she combines her love of all things food with nearly 20 years of marketing and non-profit professional experience.
Her multifaceted creative space which thrives on food creativity. Candace has become a sought after leader in the blogging, food education, food creative space. Known in the Indianapolis community as “The Spice Slanger,” sharing her love of cooking and leaving no dish unseasoned is what she’s all about. Find her in community as co-host of the award-winning podcast Black Girls Eating or shaking tables as an anti-racism trainer or seasoning the masses with her handcrafted spiceline.
Candace resides in her hometown of Indianapolis with her wife and daughter. In her free time, she cooks, jokes and watches reruns of A Different World. She’s passionate about food security and access. Most of all, Candace believes that our joys and our grief must hold hands. She believes good love is balm, and that God is always here for the folks who reside in the margins.
Her first book, Joy Yet Resides Here: laments and prayers by a shaky Christian who still believes, is set to be released by VK Press in 2024.
