"Life is Short. Eat the Oreos."
Allison Wells is an award-winning author and the founder of Well Versed Publications, a coaching and editing business for fiction writers.
Passionate about empowering women to pursue their dreams, Allison loves to share her journey of becoming an author and publishing professional to inspire others. After a profound loss, Allison emphasizes the importance of embracing the present moment. She is actively involved in writing communities and holds a leadership role with Moms Who Write.
Allison lives in South Carolina with her husband and four children, living by the motto, “Life is short, eat the Oreos.”
Keynote Topics
- Finding and following the magic that surrounds you and your dreams for this life, especially as a mother.
- Fiction writing.
- Finding a story that sticks
- Working through writer’s block
- Finding success as an author
- The best ways to research for a historical novel
- Parenting.
- Specifically topics of teens, adoption, food allergies, and more.
Recent Media Appearances
- Miles Beyond the Page with Michelle Miles
- How to Be… Should You Read Books You Hate?
- Magnificent Mommas; Magnificent Author Podcast
- A God Shift with Shayna Rattler
- Connected Conversations for Creatives
Allison’s Books
- Chosen: A Retelling of the Story of Esther (2026)
- Ginger's Christmas Escape (2025)
- Natalie's Christmas Escape (2025)
- Mail-Order Journalist (2024)
- Savannah Sweethearts (2024)
- A Journey for Sallie (2024)
- Daisy’s Christmas Escape (2023)
- Two Princes (2022)
- Living Water (2021)
- Bell of the Night (2020)
- When Waves Break (2020)
- War-Torn Heart (2019)
For Immediate Release
Contact: Allison Wells
Author of Chosen
Website: whatallisonwrote.com
Email: Allison@whatallisonwrote.com
New Novel Chosen Reimagines the Biblical Story of Esther Through a Story of Courage, Faith, and Quiet Strength
Clemson, SC — 24 March 2026 — Award-winning author Allison Wells announces the release of her newest novel, Chosen, a beautifully rendered retelling of the biblical story of Esther. Written for readers who love clean historical fiction with emotional depth, Chosenexplores what it means to step forward in faith when the cost is high and the outcome uncertain the kingdom of Geoline, Chosen follows Esme, a young woman raised in obscurity and devotion, whose quiet life is upended when she is drawn into the orbit of royal power. As political tension mounts and her people face annihilation, Esme must wrestle with fear, identity, and the weight of being chosen for a purpose far greater than herself.
Blending timeless themes of obedience, bravery, and trust, Chosenoffers readers a fresh lens on a beloved biblical account—one that emphasizes God’s work through ordinary faithfulness rather than spectacle.
“Chosen is about the moments when we feel unseen and unqualified—yet are asked to act anyway,” Wells says. “This story is for those who’ve questioned if even a trembling voice can impact the world.”
Allison Wells is an award-winning author and the owner of Well Versed Publications. Known for writing clean, hope-filled fiction that tackles hard truths with grace, Wells writes stories that center on flawed characters, deep faith, and redemption. Chosen will appeal to readers of Christian fiction, historical retellings, and book clubs seeking thoughtful discussion.
Readers can see the author in person at the upcoming Spring Book Bash in Greer on April 25.
Chosen is available at The Pendleton Bookshop and Petals Tea Shop and Bookstore, online retailers, and wherever books are sold.
Book Details:
Title: Chosen
Author: Allison Wells
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction / Biblical Retelling
Formats: Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
Publisher: Well Versed Publications
For review copies, interviews, or event inquiries, please contact Allison Wells at the information above.
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