Happenings



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, March 2017

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, January 2017

 

2016

Interview in Winter 2016 Flourish Magazine

Published: Christmas Peace for Busy Moms: 25 Days of Bible Study, October 2016

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