From the Skies to the Page: An Inside Look at Author and Flight Attendant Angela Ruth Strong

Step aboard a journey where fiction meets flight paths, humor dances with heartache, and real-life turbulence fuels powerful stories. Angela Ruth Strong is no stranger to adventure—both in the sky and on the page. An Amazon bestselling author, Christy Award nominee, and Romantic Times TOP PICK honoree, Angela brings a unique voice to inspirational fiction, deeply rooted in her own life experiences.

A breast cancer survivor and current flight attendant, Angela doesn’t just write about bold, resilient heroines—she is one. Her latest novel draws straight from her “crazy life,” as she puts it, flying the friendly—and sometimes not-so-friendly—skies. “I just finished writing an upcoming flight attendant novel based on my career,” Angela shared. “Some of it may seem a little ridiculous, but I assure you, most of it has happened to me or someone I know. Welcome to my crazy life.”

Inspiration at 30,000 Feet

For Angela, storytelling and travel go hand-in-hand. “Research for a flight attendant novel is one of the best parts of my job!” she says. Whether she’s hiking the Manitou Incline in Colorado Springs or dancing Zumba at a resort perched on the cliffs of San Luis Obispo, every moment becomes fuel for fiction.

But perhaps the most unexpected burst of inspiration came in the Denver airport’s crew lounge. “I was writing in the crew lounge, when a writer friend—who always messages for moral support when she flies—asked, ‘What’s a crew lounge?’” Angela explained how these secret spaces operate, complete with hidden doors and access codes. Her friend’s response? “That sounds fun—like an escape room.” Angela knew instantly that scene needed to go in the book. And just like that, a new plot twist was born.

A Heart for Writers

Angela’s passion for storytelling goes beyond her own books. Through IDAhope Writers, the group she founded in Idaho, she nurtures aspiring authors, helping them find their voice and navigate the writing world.

Her advice for those chasing publishing dreams? “Stay as humble as you are passionate,” she encourages. “I’ve come to believe that my writing is never as good or as bad as I think it is at any given time, but if it ever means something to anyone else, that makes it pretty special.”

From Page to Screen

Angela’s stories don’t just stay on the page—they’ve made it to the screen. When her novel Finding Love in Big Sky was adapted into a movie, she and her husband even had the chance to be extras, making the experience all the more personal.

Where to Next?

With a boarding pass in one hand and a laptop in the other, Angela Ruth Strong continues to craft stories that soar. Her blend of humor, hope, and heartfelt emotion invites readers into unforgettable journeys—whether it’s in the mountains of Montana, a secret airport crew lounge, or the highs and lows of human resilience. Here is a little free gift for you from this wonderful author.

You can learn more about Angela, her books, and her adventures at www.angelaruthstrong.com. Buckle up—her next chapter is about to take off. ✈️📖