Where Kindness Lives

A Women’s Fiction Anthology

Contributors: Janet Koops, Annie M. Ballard, Kimberly Nixon, Heidi McIntyre, Sarah Branson, Cathelina Duvert, Christy Matheson, Amanda Speights, and Paulette Stout

Book cover for Where Kindness Lives: A Women's Fiction Anthology by Janet Koops, Annie M. Ballard, Kimberly Nixon, Heidi McIntyre, Sarah Branson, Cathelina Duvert, Christy Matheson, Amanda Speights, and Paulette Stout

Formats: Ebook and Print
Release date: November 1, 2025

A collection of heartfelt stories that prove acts of kindness, big or small, ripple outward, transforming lives and hearts.

From strangers who reach out in unexpected moments, to loved ones offering grace when it’s needed most, these stories explore how even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple outward—shifting hearts, healing wounds, and lighting the way forward.

Written by nine talented women’s fiction authors, this anthology offers a rich tapestry of voices and experiences, each one rooted in hope and humanity. Whether you’re looking for comfort, inspiration, or simply a reminder of the goodness in the world, these stories invite you into a world where kindness lives—and thrives.


In this moving collection, nine authors have shared stories that celebrate the quiet power of compassion, generosity, and connection.

The Authors

Author: Janet Koops, Story: Word World. Click to learn more.
Author: Annie M. Ballard, Story: A Place Where I Belong. Click to learn more.
Author Kimberly Nixon. Story: Mac and Cheese Love. Click to learn more.
Author: Heidi McIntyre, Story: The Backup Plan. Click to learn more.
Author: Sarah Branson. Story: Cassoulet. Click to learn more.
Author: Cathelina Duvert. Story: what she would have wanted. Click to learn more.
Author: Christy Matheson. Story: Saba's Library. Click to learn more.
Author: Amanda Speights. Story: the Bread Keeper. Click to learn more.
Author: Paulette Stout
Story: The Birthday Gift. Click to Learn More.