Tonya Ridley

A teacher’s heart. A writer’s voice. Stories with purpose and grace.

Tonya Ridley is an educator of over 30 years, an author, and lifelong creative who believes in the power of storytelling to connect hearts across generations. She writes historical fiction, devotionals, and children’s literature—always with the heart of a teacher and a love for truth.

She is the co-author of The Janus Frontiers series—a three-book historical fiction journey she is writing alongside her husband, James Ridley. Book One: The Journey West – Leaving Dixfield has already been published, with the next two installments underway. Together, they bring faith, family, and 19th-century pioneer life to the page. They live in Napa Valley and have two grown, married daughters.