Welcome

"Whatever the season, whatever the reason.

Let words be your gift."


April May, author and founder of April May Gems offers hope and encouragement through words via - Radio, Podcasts, Books, Gifts and Services - for individuals who feel discouraged, disheartened, lonely, or just struggling with life's demands, or groups in need of uplifting exhortation.


Personalised gifts and one-on-one appointments are also available for anyone wanting to bless or celebrate a loved one.



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PODCASTS

True stories

about triumphing over trials

can spark hope

and hope filled words

can inspire,

encourage and uplift

so may these spoken words,

truly bring you a smile.

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Author readings NZ and Australia uplifting encouragement and hope, true stories love story faith grief children stillbirth and miscarriage death, SIDS He is Faithful The Baby Who Went Straight to Heaven

Gems to read

BOOKS

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April May writes books that will

impart hope and ignite faith.

Her best selling testimonial

is real and raw and rewarding.

Her children's book

brings comfort

and her novel is a story

of a very different kind of love.

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NZ and Australia guest speaker, uplifting encouragement and hope imparting, book readings, author meet and greets, home help, one on one, heart to heart, home help

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SERVICES

April May is available

for individual or group exhortation,

guest speaking to gatherings

of all sizes and ages,

 personal encouragement appointments,

meet & greet author readings,

and practical home help with hope.

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with life’s demands or disappointments, feeling lonely, helpless, hopeless or discouraged.

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The ultimate inspiration behind April May Gems is the universal truth that seasons change, just as spring shall always follow winter, so too May shall always follow April, sunshine shall always follow storms, hope can be found after despair and joy can be found after sorrow...

April May, author and founder of April May Gems offers services and goods with a focus on words for the sole purpose of uplifting and encouraging, particularly those who are suffering, sick or struggling with life’s demands and disappointments or those who are desiring to appreciate, value or exhort a special person or group.

About

The Author

Married and a mother of five, she calls home where her heart is, either on the sun-kissed coast of Perth, Western Australia or amidst the snow-capped mountains of the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. She is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope and ultimately lead them to the salvation that is offered, by God, through Jesus.

"Mountain top or Valley trial, let words bring a smile."

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Married and a mother of five, she calls home where her heart is, either on the sun-kissed coast of Perth, Western Australia or amidst the snow-capped mountains of the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. She is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope and ultimately lead them to the salvation that is offered, by God, through Jesus.

"Mountain top or Valley trial, let words bring a smile."

Get In Touch

“This book will ignite your faith.

You will be SO blessed, inspired, encouraged

and changed....."

Sherlie Eady, Perth, Western Australia

(reader of "He is Faithful from A to Z")

"A must for families suffering
after a devastating loss 
of a baby..."

Mel G, Mum of many that have gone to Heaven

too soon. Perth, WA

(reader of "The Baby Who Went Straight to Heaven")

“I'm so pleased to see that this wonder-FULL book has travelled across the globe:

Australia, NZ, USA, Thailand, Cambodia, Germany..."

Trish, Nelson, NZ

(speaking of "He is Faithful from A to Z")

REVIEWS



Koorong Books web reviews of 'He is Faithful from A to Z'

TESTAMONIALS



Koorong Books reviews for 'The Baby Who Went Straight to Heaven'

  • "Amazing"

    "This book (He is Faithful from A to Z) is amazing. 


    I have read it multiple times and read new things every time. Inspiring and filled with blessings. 


    Thank you (April) for sharing all God's love and abundant blessings."


    Rachel, Mar 2018

  • "Raw, Rewarding, Transforming"

    "He is Faithful (By April May) truly is a MUST read. 


    Her writing is raw, expressive, genuine, inspirational. turns you to the Lord in a very real emotive way for life's everyday ups downs. 


    This book will build your Faith. Encourage your soul. Give you Hope in moments seasons of hopelessness. 


    Build your Trust knowing Jesus genuinely cares, is with you always in all things 


    (it) will inspire you to grow deeper in your relationship with Him whatever your circumstances where ever you are in your journey with Our Wonderful Lord Saviour!!! 


    Do yourself a massive favour buy one for you, a friend in need of encouragement inspiration. 


    Blessings."


    Mel G, Sep 2018

  • "Heart Warming and Faith Building"


    "I'm so much enjoying reading this book. I haven't actually finished it yet, but thus far,


    I've found it to be a wealth of joy and personal encouragement in my faith. 


    He is Faithful from A-Z is filled with so many little gems that I can relate to, 


    from being a young girl growing up, a wild teenager seeking her own identity, a young mother passionately in love with Jesus and her family, learning to trust in the Lord in everything,  faithfully serving Him yet still struggling with her inner and outward conflicts, yet,  how graciously God keeps reminding her how much He absolutely loves us and cares for every detail of our lives. Each page is filled with stories of God's unfailing love. 


    So many miracles of His provision at just the right time, in many cases seemingly impossible situations,  how encouraging its been to me in my prayer life too. 


    Above all I was moved by Grace; Anna Grace 


    and the part her Loving Heavenly Father had her play in these very moving true stories. 


    These beautiful testimonies are like kisses of love from our Heavenly Father,  including golden threads of Bible verses woven throughout each testimony. 


    They've had me laughing, crying and sighing with amazement in reminding us once again 

    of how wonderfully Loving and Faithful our Saviour is to His Children. 


    I can honestly say that it is one of the most moving books I have read for a long time."


    Alex, Feb 2017

  • "Fantastic Reading"

    "This is definitely a book needed for your coffee table. 


    It's got something for everyone. 


    You will find something that you can identify with in this book (He is Faithful from A to Z) 


    It's definitely worth the read.


    I have lent it to my friends and family and they all think it's so fantastic that they go out and get their own copy 


    Well worth the read I recommend you buy it today. 


    I'm looking forward to the next book this author brings out."


    Tracey, Mar 2018

  • "A must for families suffering after a devastating loss (of a baby)"

    "After a series of tragic losses myself. I held on incredibly tightly to God. 


    I even slept with a book on grieving loss of a baby under my pillow for months just for comfort. 

    HOWEVER my beautiful children had no such book until now. 


    The Baby who went straight to Heaven 


    NEEDS to be owned by every grieving family, every maternity hospital, every grief councillor, 


    every school Chaplin, every Ministry, prayer Ministry, every funeral homes  so the children mourning such loss have something to cling too, the Love Comfort of Our Lord Jesus Christ. 


    This book will help monumentally during such a sad difficult time for all. 


    Get this book out there as it's truly needed for young children suffering. 


    I only wish it had been available when I needed it. 


    It'll truly Bless you your children, loved ones significantly through the grieving process. 


    Comfort. Love. Peace. Blessings."


    Mel G, Sep 2018

The Baby Who Went Straight To Heaven Book

"I am writing to recommend [April] from April May Gems for her work with supporting clients practically in their home and imparting hope. 


I have been working alongside [April] to support a client with cleaning, organising and general practical home support. She has not only provided a home help service for this client, but also works alongside her to support her in her own abilities and developing techniques to manage and keep on top of her home responsibilities. I have had the pleasure of hearing feedback from the client about the service and how helpful she has found it and how it has supported her to stay in her own home. [April] is a pleasure to work with and would definitely recommend her for her work in supporting clients in their home." 


Well-being Nurse - Support Organisation, Nelson NZ

"Super woman. Cleaning Magician. Totally recommend."

Happy recipient of a 3 visit 'de-clutter blitz' as part of a Hope and Home Help Package.

Review from the "April May Gems" Radio Show/Podcast


"April is simply inspiring in the words she speaks and l know her life is a testament to her faith in God.

Her ("God is like Chips") potato chips podcast is very relatable and a wonderful analogy of life’s situations. It’s so refreshing to hear the raw word of God and what God can do.


A great presenter and an inspiration to me and l am sure to many of you out there.


Please support her and the work she does. Bless you all."


Geoff from West Australia 

Listen to "God is Like Chips" (Episode 28)