Smile and Soothe Yourself has an author on board:
Francesca Follone-Montgomery, ofs
You can read more and access each book sale page by clicking on its cover OR check out the Amazon author page.
A series of four stories about Faith, Hope, Love and Joy. Each book of the mini collection offers 3 things: The story, a chance to learn a few words in Italian and the possibility to spend time coloring some illustrations.
CHILDREN BOOKS
COLLABORATION BOOKS
This is a 10 chapter collaboration book with stories and experiences about adjusting to life with an empty nest.
This is a 10 chapter collaboration book with storied and experiences on family traditions
COLLABORATIVE DEVOTIONAL BOOKS
A collection of reflections to read with the Bible at your side in preparation of the Christmas season.
A beautiful collection of reflections to accompany you and inspire you through the whole year.
More books to come:
“A light for everyone” - A Christmas children’s story- Early winter 2026
“Manu and the special place” - an Easter story for children of all ages - Spring 2026
“ The face of God” - a children’s story as tribute to a wonderful grandmother- Fall 2027
“The light switch” - a faith based self- help book on how to rekindle your inner light and let it shine through all life circumstances without causing a blackout. - Fall 2027
…and what else God has in store …
Francesca Follone-Montgomery is an Italian American Secular Franciscan (ofs) from Firenze, Italy. She moved to America desiring to sing Jazz, yet God surprised her with different plans: being a wife, mother, bookstore employee, office manager, university senior lecturer, spiritual life coach and teacher, as well as an author. Francesca is passionate about finding ways to let her inner light shine and helping others do the same.
