Before the Lesson Begins with Rebekah Pierce

Rebekah Lynn Pierce - Biography

Rebekah Lynn Pierce is an author, playwright, educator, military veteran, and creative entrepreneur. Her writing centers on storytelling, personal transformation, historical fiction, and social justice.

Biographical Details & Career Highlights

· Military Service & Early Life: Raised in Stockton, California, she served in the U.S. Air Force from 1993 to 1999 before settling in Richmond, Virginia.

· Educator & Academic: She has taught English Composition and Literature for over 25 years across public schools, vocational institutions, and universities.

· Entrepreneurship & Creative Projects: She founded The Nourishment Collective and Maggie’s Custom Sweet Treats (formerly Maggie’s Cupcake Cafe), and writes The Lemonade Mindset newsletter on Substack, focusing on affirmations and personal growth.

Published Works:

· Before the Lesson Begins: Using Breath, Reflection, & Affirmations to Inspire Student Learning (Educational Non-Fiction, 2025)

· I Love Me More (Women’s Biographies, 2019)

· The Secret Life of Lucy Bosman (Historical Fiction, 2014)

· On the Cusp of Humanity: A Collection of Short Modern Plays (Drama, 2013)

· Murder on Second Street: The Jackson Ward Murders (Historical Mystery, 2010)