Proof of work you can read with your own eyes
The best way to judge a writer is to read what they have already written. These are the books published by the author behind CP Chronicles — available now across the major book retailers, with a new collection arriving on April 27, 2027.
Published
The Drive Through Grief With Me
A Christian memoir about grief, grace, and the hope of healing — available now.
Published · Available Now
This memoir takes readers into the passenger seat of a journey through loss that no one is ever prepared for — the silence, the questions, the small mercies, and the steady presence of the God who never lets go. Written from the heart and shaped with prayerful care, it is the published proof of the standard CP Chronicles brings to every project: real writing, real craft, real faith.
From manuscript drafting to digital distribution through Draft2Digital, this book represents the full self-publishing journey — and the standard of care you can expect for your own book.
Where to read it
See My Work
Read a sample of the writing
Five short passages from The Drive Through Grief With Me — real, published words that show the voice CP Chronicles can bring to your own story.
“Grief isn’t something you get over, it’s something you learn to live with. This book is my way of driving through that journey, one memory, one prayer, and one tear at a time.”
— Ruan Oelofsen, The Drive Through Grief With Me, Preface
“When I lost my dad, I lost more than a parent. I lost my biggest supporter, my friend, and the person who showed me what God’s love looks like in real life.”
— Ruan Oelofsen, The Drive Through Grief With Me, Preface
“Even in the valley of grief, God walks beside us not to erase the pain, but to remind us that love never dies.”
— Ruan Oelofsen, The Drive Through Grief With Me, Epigraph
“My father knew how to express his emotions, and that’s what made him such a great dad. He was always there for me, ready to listen to my problems. He truly showed me how God’s love works.”
— Ruan Oelofsen, The Drive Through Grief With Me, Ch. 1
“I believe God knew how valuable that would be for me, and He made it happen so that I could cultivate a strong bond with him. It was never about whether my father was perfect; it was about the relationship I had with him and how I grew within it.”
— Ruan Oelofsen, The Drive Through Grief With Me, Ch. 3
Brief quotations © 2025 Ruan Oelofsen. Read the full book in your preferred store — or start your own with a writer who has already published his own.
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Coming Soon
The Poems of the Drive
A collection of heartfelt poems exploring faith, resilience, and the journey of life — releasing April 27, 2027.
Coming April 27, 2027 · Pre-orders Open
If you like poetry, this book is for you. A collection of heartfelt poems exploring faith, resilience, and the journey of life — written from the heart and crafted with care. Every pre-order supports the launch and helps the book reach more readers.
Pre-order now
Write Your Own
Your story could be next
Every one of these books began the same way — with a story worth telling and a decision to tell it well. If you are ready to write yours, CP Chronicles ghostwrites, designs, formats, and guides you to publication.