Hi, I’m Katelyn.

Imagination gave me somewhere to go.

I didn’t grow up quite like everyone else. Both of my parents struggled with drug addiction. They were present throughout my childhood, but I still experienced things that made my imagination a place of escape. I could write, dream, and step into my own little worlds. Today, I get to bring those stories to life and share them with readers.

Even with a rough start, I am thankful for the childhood I had. My grandparents on both sides were incredibly loving and faithful to the Lord. Their love and faith were a steady part of my life.

And even in the depths of my mom’s addiction, she held tightly to her Bible and to the Lord. I believe He is the reason she walks free from addiction today. She loves Jesus and has been sober for more than ten years. Praise God.

I did lose my dad in an accident. Before he passed, he was sober and had accepted the Lord. That is something I hold close to my heart.

There is more to my testimony.

I fought hard against the pull of addiction. Drugs were never my struggle, but plenty of other things were, and some still are. Those are the honest conversations I hope to share through our monthly mail.

We can spend so much energy hiding the ugly parts of our lives because we feel ashamed. But when we bring those things into the light and share how the Lord is changing us, someone else may realize they are not alone. Someone else may find the courage to turn toward Him.

I am not perfect. I still sin, and I am continually learning to repent, surrender, and grow. What I want to bring here is honesty about who I am and a faithful witness to the One who is changing me.

A calling that came early.

I originally started Velvet Hollow Archives because I wanted to write my stories and deliver little worlds to my readers. I also wanted to start a Christian mail club, but I kept thinking I wasn’t ready. How could I do that while I was still struggling with sin?

But aren’t we all still in need of His grace?

One night, I woke from sleep with the conviction that the Lord had laid Dear Sinner on my heart. It was eight months earlier than I had originally planned. I felt called to begin, even while He was still working on me.

So here I am, sharing the truth about my own life and pointing you toward Jesus. My hope is that Dear Sinner becomes a community where we can be honest, encourage one another, face sin, and grow as disciples of Christ.

I hope you’ll subscribe and become part of our community.

With love, Katelyn 💋