Lesa Henderson

Lesa Henderson has been telling stories since she was ten years old, when an early writing contest win sparked a lifelong dedication to the written word. By thirteen, she was submitting manuscripts with confidence, driven by a passion for storytelling and truth. Her work has since appeared in national magazines, expanded into engaging nonfiction, and grown into novels that keep readers turning pages long after bedtime.

Lesa pours her passion into heartfelt stories laced with faith, romance, and the occasional pulse-pounding suspense. She thrives on the delicious twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats, breathlessly guessing what comes next. Unflinching and bold, she's never shied away from tackling the prickly, real-world topics that make her narratives resonate long after the final page. And beware, her inner circle knows all too well: friends, family—anyone—is prime inspiration for a character who might just steal the spotlight in her next novel.

These days, Lesa teams up with her husband, Ken, as a dynamic screenwriting duo and filmmaking force. Together, they've poured their souls into Hope Has a Name, an award-winning documentary that spotlights everyday women weaving miracles of hope in the unlikeliest corners of life—proving that heroes don't always wear capes. A sun-kissed native Floridian with a hopeless romantic's soul, Lesa is still head-over-heels for her childhood sweetheart, Ken. She's the proud mama to three fabulous grown kids—Brandon, Tiffany, and Destiny—and Nonni to nine grandkids who keep the family chaos delightfully alive. Whether she's jetting off with Ken to far-flung adventures or savoring lazy evenings at hidden-gem restaurants (or just binge-watching with their furry sidekicks, Groucho and Stitch, curled up at home). She's also an avid reader, enjoys walking and running marathons, and has an unhealthy attachment to butter-cream icing.