WHY I WRITE
I am that person who needs to write things down to understand and process my thoughts and ideas, so writing and blogging have become the natural and necessary outflow of my teaching and speaking.
I have found writing to be a great way to slow down my busy life and take time to stop at the crossroads and consider the right road. While some other Christian authors and Christian women’s blogs may preach to you or offer instruction, my approach is one of two-way mutual benefit. I sincerely seek to learn from you as you hopefully learn from me. Guided by God’s grace and wisdom, a particular passage from the Bible, or the everyday messes of life, I try to offer insight, seek truth, ask questions, engage my audience, and participate in an ongoing conversation.
HOW I GROW AS A WRITER
I am intentional about continuing to grow and learn on my journey, to search for deeper meaning, and to live a life worthy of God’s calling. I am focused not only on trying to help and inspire those who walk beside me on the journey but want to connect with those who are ahead of me on the path by seeking their advice, counsel, and wisdom.
Being a member of the Redbud Writers Guild has given me opportunities to connect with a diverse community of Christian women who communicate to empower women to use their voices to be world-changers. These authors, writers, and speakers inspire me to grow and use my influence to impact culture and faith.
Seeking to hone and sharpen my skills also includes attending conferences such as Write-to-Publish and the Ohio Christian Writers Conference where I received a Blue Seal award for a non-fiction article I wrote. If you are a writer or seeking to learn more about writing, I highly recommend attending one of these conferences!
BOOKS I AM WRITING
Attending these conferences also allowed me to obtain an agent, Cynthia Ruchti, of Books & Such Literary Agency, who has been instrumental in my writing and publishing journey.
I had the incredible experience of releasing my first traditionally published book, THE BEAUTY OF AN UNCLUTTERED SOUL, by Bethany House Publishers in January 2021. It is a beautifully illustrated devotional Bible study including watercolor illustrations by the talented artist, Vivian Kammel. This reflective devotional will take the reader through the process of allowing God’s spirit to transform from the inside out by producing the soul qualities of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
THE WAY OF THE WILDERNESS is one of my self-printed devotionals that is very close to my heart. If you have been through any wilderness in your life and need some hope and encouragement, this short devotional will guide you, using Biblical truth, to finding the streams of living water that God provides in the wasteland.
In nine chapters, this beautifully designed book will guide you through any wilderness with truth from scripture, interactive journal pages, resource lists, and further Bible study. Uniquely designed for you to take out various pages with quotes, scripture, and key points to remind you of God’s truth on your journey, use this devotional for personal reflection, with a friend who may be struggling, or in a small group Bible study.
WRITING FOR OTHERS
Finding my writing “tribe” has been a long yet rewarding journey. Over the past several years I am grateful for the opportunities God has given me to connect with other Christian writers and bloggers by writing for them. Below is a partial list of my writing contributions:
- The Better Mom
- Renee Fisher & Co.
- Christian Woman
- Devotional Diva
- Blogs by Christian Women
- Faithful Bloggers
- Purposeful and Meaningful Life
- The Deliberate Mom
- All Mom Does
- Today’s Christian Woman (TCW) Magazine
Feel free to explore these recent writings and topics and see for yourself why readers of AT THE CROSSROADS are inspired, encouraged, and challenged by this blog for people who are seeking connection within the context of a caring and committed community. Join the conversation and get involved, or LEARN MORE about how I can become your next women’s event speaker or write for your blog or publication.
