As I work to build my platform, I’m reaching out in different ways by guest posting, speaking, entering contests, and attending conferences. Here is a list of happenings in my writing life. For more details and contact information, check out my Speaking page.
2023
Interview with Aminata Coote, and book feature for “Hidden Manna on a Country Road”
2022
Publishing with Leafwood Publishers, Fall 2022: “Hidden Manna on a Country Road”
Speaker at Here. Writers Group – teen writers in Cape Girardeau, MO, February 2022
2021
Book signing at St. Vincent de Paul Craft Show, Cape Girardeau, MO, November 13, 2021
Published with Leafwood Publishers, October 2021: “Transforming Your Thought Life for Teens: Renew Your Mind With God”
Published in the Oct./Nov. 2021 issue of Outpour Magazine: “How Christian Meditation Can Build Your Faith”
Featured speaker in the Subdue Stress and Anxiety Course, September 2021
Attended Advanced Writers & Speakers Association Retreat, St. Charles, MO, August 2021
Attended Podcast Movement Conference in Nashville, TN, August 2021
Featured speaker in the Satisfaction for a Hungry Heart Masterclass, August 2021
Speaker at Women’s Luncheon, United Methodist Church, Sikeston, MO, May 2021
Speaker at Here. Writers Group, Cape Girardeau, MO, May 2021
Speaker in Wives of Integrity Online Conference, May 2021
Speaker in Empowered Women in Christ series, March 2021
2020
Speaker in the LeadHer Mini Conference, November 2020
Published in Sit Still My Daughter with Sarah Schurman, September 2020
Speaker in the LeadHer Conference Facebook Live, May 2020
Speaker at Mothers of Preschoolers Group, Cape Girardeau, MO, December 2020
Online Teaching Leader for the COMPEL Training Wednesday Workshop, December 2020
Co-Host and Speaker at Show Me Writers Conference, Cape Girardeau, MO, October 2020
Online speaker for HarvestHer Women’s Retreat, Omaha, NE, March 2020
Speaker at Women’s Ministry Event, First Baptist Church, Jackson, MO, March 2020
Speaker at Christian Women’s Fellowship Brunch, Sikeston, MO, February 2020
2019
Speaker at MOPS Group, Cape Bible Chapel, Cape Girardeau, MO, October 2019, “Peacefulness for Busy Moms”
Second devotion on Encouragement for Today, October 2019: “The Prime Time for Temptation”
Published with Leafwood Publishers, October 2019: “Transforming Your Thought Life: Christian Meditation in Focus”
First devotion on Encouragement for Today, August 2019: “Time to Celebrate a New Season”
Panel member, Writers Workshop, August 2019, Cape Girardeau, MO
Speaking engagement with PEO group, June 2019, in Cape Girardeau, MO
Hosted a Christian Women Writers Retreat, March 2019, in Cape Girardeau, MO
Speaking engagement at First Baptist Church, Sikeston, MO, January 2019, on “How God’s Word Shapes Our Lives”
2018
Speaking engagement at Heartland Writers Guild, October 2018, on “How Meditation Can Improve Your Writing”
Guest post for Crystal Twaddell, Brave Enough to Leave, 5.2018
Guest post on Experiencing His Freedom by Angel Penn, How to Find Hope When You Can’t Forgive Yourself, 5.2018
Guest post on Living By Design Ministries, 6 Ways Small Prayers Grow Big Faith, 5.1.18
Began monthly postings at Devotable, March 2018
Began Friday postings at Women 2 Women Ministries, March 2018
Guest post on Welcome Home, Be Your Husband’s Advocate, 3.4.18
Listed in Diana Abe’s directory post, 33 Best Christian Boundaries Posts, 3.2.18
Listed in the Go Gather Grow directory post, 15 Christian Women Bloggers at the Table, 3.1.18
Guest post on Experiencing His Freedom by Angel Penn, Hope for the Spiritually Mismatched Marriage, 2.11.18
Guest post on Courage, Hope, and Love by Nicole Kauffman, 6 Helpful Scriptures to Inspire Love in the Unequally Yoked Marriage, 2.8.18
Guest post on Messy Marriage by Beth Steffaniak, 12 Tested Verses to Give Hope to the Unequally Yoked Spouse, 2.4.18
Guest post on Flatirons Church blog, How to Beat the Winter Blues, 1.31.18
Mentioned in Sarah Koontz’s post, Yearly Bible Reading Plan, 1.31.18
2017
Guest post on (in)courage blog, Handing Christmas Over to the Prince of Peace, 12.23.17
Guest post for Brenda Bradford Ottinger, But God, 11.2017
Registrar, Heartland Book Festival on the Mississippi, October 2017
Published: Two Devotions in October 2017 issue of Hope-Full Living
Attended Come With Me Retreat, September 2017
Guest post for Meghan Weyerbacher, Why You Don’t Need to Be a Perfect Leader, 9.2017
Guest post for Debbie Kitterman, Seeking Peace in Busy August, 8.2017
Attended She Speaks Conference in Concord, North Carolina, July 2017
First-Place Winner, Poetry Division, All Write Now! Conference Contest, July 2017: Dream, Planted
Second-Place Winner, Illustrator Portfolio, All Write Now! Conference Contest, July 2017
Attended All Write Now! Conference in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, July 2017
Guest post for Micah Maddox, Hope in Hard Times, 7.2.2017
Guest post for The Barefoot Blog, How to Celebrate Differences in Marriage, 6.25.17
Guest post for Nicole Kauffman, Hope for the One Who Feels Abandoned, 6.22.17
Guest post for Leslie Newman, Waiting in Prayer, 6.12.17
Graphic Design Intern for Grit N’ Grace with Amy Carroll and Cheri Gregory
Began working as a full-time freelance writer and artist, 5.15.17
Guest post for Meghan Weyerbacher, 4 Ways Consistent Writing Stretches You, 5.30.17
Listed in Lauren Gaskill’s directory post 20+ Resources to Develop a Stronger Faith
Published: Two Poems in Well-Versed 2017
Guest post for Carolina Cisneros: Begin Again: New Life in a Broken Marriage, 4.16.17
Guest post for Shannon Geurin: Fiercely Fighting for my Marriage 3.31.17
Guest post for Rachel Britton: Learning to Pray Boldly 3.28.17
Collaborator on Bethany McIlrath’s Idolizing Knowledge series, 3.27.17
Guest post for Jill Hoven: Fasting for Spiritual Wellness 3.15.17
Published: The Fruitful Life: Addressing Common Sins and Growing in Faith
First-Place Winner in Kelly Balarie’s Fear Fighting Writers Contest, March 2017
Speaker at Heartland Writers Guild meeting: “My First Self-Publishing Adventure, Part 2,” 2.19.2017
Collaborator on Reclaim The Roar, 2.11.2017
Speaker at Heartland Writers Guild meeting: “My First Self-Publishing Adventure, Part 1,” 1.15.2017
Published: Newness of Life: Trusting God in Times of Transition
2016
Interview in Winter 2016 Flourish Magazine
Published: Christmas Peace for Busy Moms: 25 Days of Bible Study
Finished manuscript for Heart in a Drawer: My Story as a Child of Divorce, August 2016
Third Place in Poetry Contest for Sunday Dinner, July 1985, All Write Now! Conference, July 2016
Attended All Write Now! Conference, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, July 2016
2015
Second Place in Nonfiction Contest for “Scar Tissue” essay, All Write Now! Conference, July 2015
Attended All Write Now! Conference, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, July 2015
2014
Attended All Write Now! Conference, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, July 2014
2013
Published in Heartland Heritage Anthology 4, “Ode to West Park Mall: A Poem in Free Verse,” November 2013
Speaker at Saxony Lutheran High School chapel service, “Dealing with your Parents’ Divorce,” October 2013
Attended Faith and Writing Workshop, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, July 2013
