About Colleen Roemer

I'm a certified spiritual director, a published author, and a ghost writer who specializes in the kind of writing that matters most: the stories of real lives, real grief, real transformation, and real encounters with the Divine.

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"You are Safe, You are Seen, You are Loved"

This is the foundation of everything I do and create.

For over 20 years, I've been creating sacred spaces where people can breathe, be truly seen, and tell their stories without judgment.

Following my path

I followed a calling many years ago.

That calling has led me through youth ministry, campus ministry with college students, spiritual companionship, grief writing, and editorial work, Christian childbirth education- always with the same thread running through it all: creating meaningful connections and preserving what matters.

I listen deeply.

I write with sensitivity and skill.

And I believe, always, that kindness matters and that you are valuable because you exist.

My Background

Education
BA in Psychology and English, Clarke University
Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies, Center for Ministry Development

Certified Spiritual Director
Retreats International at the University of Notre Dame

Published Author
"Wonderfully Made: A Spiritual Journey to Childbirth" in ICEA medical journal

Experience

20+ years in spiritual direction and companionship
Ghostwriter since 1998, specializing in grief writing and life stories
Youth ministry coordinator and retreat facilitator
Editorial consultant for memoirs and personal narratives

What I Believe

Kindness Always
Diversity as strength
You are valuable because you exist
When words are inadequate, use rituals
There is healing in each exhale and inhale

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How I Work

I work remotely with clients nationwide and offer in-person sessions in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.

Whether you're seeking spiritual companionship, need help editing your manuscript, or want to preserve a life story through ghost writing—I bring the same intention to every project:

To be fully present. To listen deeply. To honor what matters. To help you find the words.

I don't rush. I don't push. I companion you through the process with compassion, flexibility, and a consistent spirit of resilience.

My Philosophy

"Being present calls us to ground ourselves in the current moment, acknowledging our thoughts and feelings, without judgment. One of the gifts that spiritual directors offer is the intentional gift of presence: a safe space for our directees."

This is true whether I'm sitting with you in spiritual direction, editing your memoir, or helping you write an obituary for someone you love.

Presence. Intention. Sacred listening.

Let's Connect

If any of this resonates with you—if you're looking for someone to companion you spiritually, help you craft your story, or edit your manuscript with care—I'd love to hear from you.

Email: colleen@morningstarwriting.com
Website: morningstarwriting.com

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