Mattie Jackson Selecman

About the Author

Mattie Jackson Selecman is a Nashville-based author, speaker, and advocate whose writing weaves faith, resilience, and raw emotion into narratives of hope amid adversity. Born into a musical family, she grew up surrounded by the rhythms of country music, which later intertwined with her personal journey through profound loss. After the unexpected passing of her husband, renowned musician Shane Selecman, Mattie channeled her grief into a powerful testimony of trust in God's sovereignty. Her debut book, Lemons on Friday: Trusting God Through My Greatest Heartbreak, offers readers an intimate look at navigating sorrow while clinging to divine purpose. Through her words, Mattie inspires women to embrace vulnerability as a pathway to healing and deeper spiritual connection, reminding us that even in our darkest hours, joy can emerge from unexpected places.