Allison Byxbe is a speaker, author, and former professor turned certified journal facilitator through the Therapeutic Writing Institute. She shepherds The Inky Collective, a contemplative, online journaling community. With a journal in hand, Allison loves to trace the lines of God’sgrace in her life while guiding others to do the same. Her debut book Journaling as a Spiritual Practice was released with Moody Publishers in March 2026. Allison and her husband Ben live in Columbia, SC, with their three children, and are always looking for a reason to spend the day on the SC coast. You can connect with Allison at https://www.allisonbyxbe.com