Welcome. I’m Jenny duBay - author, trauma survivor, and believer in the power of story.
I write historical fiction inspired by the lives of medieval mystics - women who walked through chaos, suffering, and spiritual fire, and emerged with a grace that still speaks across centuries.
Their courage became a lifeline in my own healing journey. Now I tell their stories, weaving history with themes of resilience, beauty, and the search for truth, so they can inspire others the way they inspired me.
Alongside my fiction, I also write reflections and resources for women navigating betrayal, trauma, or spiritual wounds, not with formulas or platitudes, but with honesty, clarity, and the reminder that they are not alone.
Whether you’ve come here for immersive fiction, honest reflections, or simply something deeper than surface-level faith, I hope you find a place that speaks to your heart and stays with you long after you leave.
What if a medieval mystic could help you heal?
Why I Write
For years, I was lost in emotional and spiritual confusion, unsure where to turn after the betrayal trauma in my marriage.
Then God met me in the most unexpected place: the story of a 14th-century mystic named Caterina, you might know her as St. Catherine of Siena.
Her fire, clarity, and faith in the midst of a turbulent century broke something open in me. Her courage became a mirror, showing me what resilience and grace could look like in the middle of chaos.
Her story lit the path back to my own.
Today, I write to carry that flame forward, through historical fiction, honest essays, and reflections for those walking through their own shadows.
My goal is simple: to remind you that beauty still exists, healing is real, and the voices of the past still have something to say to us now.
What I Create & What You’ll Find Here
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Books
Inspired by medieval mystics. These are stories full of resilience, beauty, and spiritual fire. -
Ministry
Create Soul Space features reflections for women healing from betrayal, spiritual exhaustion or abuse. -
Musings
Weekly posts exploring the powerful ways God still speaks through the inspiring lives of the medieval mystics.
Author of World Between Worlds, a novel based on St. Catherine of Siena
Certified trauma-informed Christian coach and speaker
BA in Theology from Holy Apostles College & Seminary
Writer for Aleteia, SpiritualDirection.com, Missio Dei, and more
Creator of Create Soul Space, a resource for survivors of domestic abuse
Speaker and domestic violence facilitator with Hope’s Garden
Credentials
If You’re Searching, You’re Not Alone
I don’t write just to tell stories. I walk alongside people, because I’ve lived through pain, confusion, and deep transformation. And I know you might be in the middle of your own journey right now.
Sometimes we can find the courage to keep going through a book, an essay, or a conversation that meets us exactly where we are. Other times, we need someone to walk beside us more personally.
If you’re looking for more than words on a page, if you need a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported, I offer 1:1 trauma-informed coaching.
Through Create Soul Space, I work with women navigating betrayal, emotional abuse, or spiritual exhaustion. Together, we untangle the confusion, make sense of your story, and find the next steps toward healing.
🦋 You are seen. You are safe. You are not alone.
