Why Not Me?

After undergoing major surgery, I was prepared for the physical recovery that would follow, but not the emotional roller-coaster I was about to ride.

This book takes you through my journey as I deal with loss, feelings of inadequacy, and unfamiliarity. It’s a journey I am still in the midst of, but I am ready for my story to be told.

If you find this book in your hands, I hope in it you find peace and comfort in knowing you are not alone. I see you. I hear you.

This book is for you.

Author Biography

Etta Wyllene Yaughn is a storyteller who pours her heart and soul into every page she writes. With a passion for fiction, memoir, and amplifying women’s voices, Etta brings authenticity and warmth to her work-often drawing from her own journey and the remarkable women she’s met along the way.

Her creativity isn’t confined to the written word. Whether she’s crafting something beautiful with her hands, losing herself in a good book, or embarking on horseback rides with her blind (but endlessly spirited) companion, Durango, Etta finds inspiration in life’s simplest and most profound moments. She believes every story-much like every gallop across the field-should be approached with courage, joy, and a touch of wit.

Etta’s writing is marked by a heartfelt honesty and a celebration of resilience, creativity, and connection. She invites readers to laugh, reflect, and find a bit of themselves in her stories. When Etta isn’t spinning new tales, she’s likely dreaming up her next craft project or sharing quality time with friends, four-legged or otherwise. Her stories-and her life-remind us that heart, humor, and hope are always worth championing.