Karen A. Dittman holds a Master's degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the co-founder of GraceForge. She has volunteered with Women at the Cross since 2013, walking alongside women through addiction, trauma, and healing. She is the co-author of Thriving in Grace and The Fruit of Gratitude, hosts The GraceForge Podcast, and is the creator of The GraceForge app. Second Cup is her first novel.