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Meet Michael and Lisa

Michael Rex & Lisa Britton Blakely are a husband-and-wife team dedicated to helping others through grief and healing. Michael, a U.S. Army veteran and retired Postal Service employee, is a first-time author inspired by the loss of his beloved wife, Mary, after 35 years of marriage. His journey through grief led him to write When the Answer is No and to co-facilitate GriefShare groups at his church.


Our Stories

Why We Write

Michael Rex and Lisa D. Blakely write to bring hope and healing to those facing life’s hardest moments. Michael’s journey through grief inspired When the Answer is No, a testament of faith and resilience. Lisa draws on decades of mental health experience to explore human struggles and growth in her writing. Together, they create stories that are heartfelt, relatable, and inspiring for readers seeking comfort and reflection.