CeCe Redmond doesn’t just tell stories—she lives them. A former Merchant Marine captain who’s weathered real storms at sea and deeper ones of the soul, she brings that same bold heart to the page. Whether writing for the Associated Press or penning legacy journals and children’s books, CeCe listens for the pulse of memory in every line.

Born of Alabama roots older than the nation itself, and named for the 110 women who carried the name Cecelia before her, she carries a legacy like a torch—lit by ancestors, guided by stars. Her books range from Hope Tree Island, a child’s tale with mythic echoes, to deeply personal works like I Am Not Afraid to Be Alone and First Steps Credit Repair, shaped by her life as a daughter, sailor, and soul survivor.

She founded Ancestor Stories not just to trace lineage, but to awaken it—to help others transform faded records into living, breathing legacy. Her pen is both compass and candlelight. And through every chapter, she reminds us:
we are the stories that refuse to be forgotten.