Illumen Books is pleased to announce and share the author's journey as she publishes her first book. The inspiration for her new children's book The Very Small Seed is taken from her own journey of self-discovery.

In a recent interview with Illumen Books, she commented "Much like the seed, we start out having no clue why we are here. Then when we start to figure things out we come up against daunting situations. Eventually, with help, we get there and begin to thrive. Then are able to help others truly fulfilling our purpose."

Ms. Van Allen resides in upstate NY. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, adopting lonely houseplants, and spending time with her sons Thorin and Liam.

The Very Small Seed was published in April 2022 and is now for sale.