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Nancy Scannell writes about parenthood, sobriety, mental illness, aging, friendship and faith with candor and humor. Nancy inspires hope in the face of challenges, and she credits prayer and community as continuous sources of strength. Her poetry speaks to the beauty of the human spirit wrapped in presence and Grace. Read more on NancyScannell.Substack.com.

She has presented two TEDx Talks, “The Power of the Pause” and “How Laughter Fosters Connection and Positive Change.”

She grew up in a large family, and she and her husband have five adult children and two grandchildren. She splits her time between Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

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A Magical Listening Tour

A friend asked jokingly if I’m going to do a book tour. I told her, “I want to go on a Magical Listening Tour. I want to hear how my stories connect with others’ lives.”

It makes my day when readers say that a line spoke to them, an anecdote made them laugh, or a description made them think of someone or something they love. Some friends say, “I was there!” Others say, “I could feel your feelings.” Read more of this blog post »

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A Prayer in Progress: Stories and Poems
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