Nancy DeLong
Spirit the black cat beneath a glowing treehouse in a garden at sunset

A little imagination goes a long way.

If I Had Thumbs — Book One

Dream big. Be kind. And never underestimate a cat with an idea.

BOOK ONE · by Spirit the Cat

I write stories, affirmations, and cookbooks with a little mischief in them. Come find your kind of company.

Pull up a chair. Pick a book.

A little of everything.
A whole lot of life.

Some days call for a laugh.
Some days, a little letting go.
Find what speaks to you.

A warm illustrated kitchen with biscuits, a curious squirrel, and Nancy’s cookbook character

The cookbook series

Wink & Stir

A little wink.
A little stir.
Come on into the kitchen.

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Affirmations for Living in Harmony

The Let Go Series

A moment to reflect.

Today, align yourself with people who support your growth, the ones who believe in you, the ones who tell you, “You can do it!”

From Let Go or Be Dragged

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The quote books

Shared wisdom.
Distinct artistry.

The same collection of quotes, each brought to life with distinct artwork throughout. Choose the one that speaks to you.

Love, mystery & a little wonder

Stories with a life of their own.

Two children and their dog beneath a glowing star, looking toward Bethlehem

A friendship through the years

The Forever Christmas Miracle

Jenny Rebecca returns to Bethlehem for a friendship that grows each Christmas.

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Earlier title & cover: Happy Birthday Jesus

Reba Z aircraft in flight amid clouds

A love that outlasted a war

Reba Z

My mother’s first love. A wartime loss. A homecoming more than sixty years later.

Apple Books
A soft heart-shaped cloud in a blue and lavender sky

Recovery & connection

Ride the Wind

A journalist in recovery finds connection—and a way forward.

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Noir artwork featuring a woman in a hat, a truck, and a city street

Secrets & consequences

The Teamsters Terminator

Secrets, lies, and a dame who knows too much.

One life. A few different names.

Nancy, AKA

The merry-go-round was my babysitter.
That ought to tell you something.
Pick a chapter. I’ll tell you the story.

More of my life

A buffalo filled with stars and an eagle in flight beneath a night sky

A moment to listen. An invitation to connect.

Shape Shift Connect

A little curiosity.
A moment to listen.

Animals have been part of my spiritual life for as long as I can remember. This is an invitation to pause with them and see what comes up for you.

You don’t have to arrive with the same beliefs I do. Bring yourself. Bring a little curiosity. There’s room for both.

Coming soon

Where this journey began

My grandpa, Pamp, taught me to watch the sunrise and listen. Those mornings—and the spiritual path he shared with me—are part of who I am.

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