Faith Stronger Than Bullets

Kashe is a survivor, devoted mother, and woman of unwavering faith whose life was forever altered by a senseless act of violence. In broad daylight, she survived a gun attack that claimed the life of her partner and left her critically wounded in front of her children—an experience that shattered her sense of safety and reshaped every part of her life. What followed was not only a fight for physical survival but a profound spiritual and emotional journey through grief, trauma, and unanswered questions.

In the aftermath of loss and injustice, Kashe leaned into her faith as both a lifeline and a source of strength. Through prayer, perseverance, and a deep reliance on God, she began the long and often painful process of healing—learning how to live again while carrying grief, raising her children, and confronting a justice system that failed to provide closure. Her testimony is one of courage in the face of fear and hope that refuses to be extinguished.

In her memoir, Faith Stronger Than Bullets, Kashe courageously shares her story to offer comfort and encouragement to others navigating loss, trauma, and injustice. With honesty and compassion, she invites readers into the reality of surviving what should have destroyed her and discovering that God’s presence remains steadfast even when life feels broken beyond repair. Kashe’s story is a powerful reminder that while tragedy can alter a life in an instant, faith—rooted in God’s love and promises—can rise stronger than fear, pain, and unanswered questions. Through her voice, she seeks to inspire others to hold onto hope, trust God in the darkest moments, and believe that healing, though not linear, is possible.

Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D., is an author, speaker, and editor. She is a freelance writer and content editor. She works for Iron Stream Media as a book coach, editor, and sensitivity reader for Sensitivity Between the Lines. She’s a review board member and contributor to Inkspirations (an online magazine for Christian writers), and her writing has been published in Guideposts.

Her work in art and writing has been distinguished by awards, including the New York Mayor’s Contribution to the Arts, Outstanding Resident Artist of Arizona, and the Foundations Awards at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference (2016, 2019, 2021, 2022). She was a finalist in the Genesis Contest ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers/Romantic Suspense 2022) and a finalist for the Claymore Award 2022 (Thriller Division) for best unpublished manuscript.

She is a member of Word Weavers International and serves as an online chapter president and mentor. She belongs to FWA (Florida Writers Association), ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), CWoC (Crime Writers of Color), AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association), and AASA (American Association of School Administrators). She serves on the board of 540 Writers Community and Submersion 14 and is an art instructor and virtual exhibition specialist for the nonprofit organization Light for the Future.

Katherine is the host of the podcast Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality. She has authored a Christian Bible study for women and is currently working on the sequel and prequel to her first general market thriller novel, “A Fifth of the Story.” Her publisher is Endgame Press, and she is represented by Embolden Media, where Dr. Quaintrilla Ard reps her. She lives in Florida with three of her four daughters, her grandson, her husband, and two fur babies.