- November 8, 2013, 7 pm: Speaking at Golden Hills Community Church's Simply Women event on "In God's Waiting Room." 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood CA 94513. Church Link.
Speaking Topics for Community Organizations
- Lessons from the 1940s Woman. What the woman of today can learn from Rosie the Riveter and her friends. For women's groups.
- Book Talk. The process of writing a novel and/or conducting historical research. For public libraries or schools.
- The Story Behind the Story. The author's journey to publication. For libraries, schools, or other community groups.
- Sentimental Journey: Looking to the Past, Strengthening the Present. What modern couples can learn from World War II era couples.
- Lessons from the 1940s Woman. What the woman of today can learn from Rosie the Riveter and her friends. For women's groups.
- Diapers and Dreams. What to do with your personal dreams when you have young children at home. For Mothers of Preschoolers or similar groups.
- Shoving off Shame. How to rise above shame and live the life God intended for you. For women's groups.
- In God's Waiting Room. What to do when God doesn't say yes or no. For women's groups as a weekend retreat or as a workshop.
- Through the Storm. Biblical tips for riding through the storms that come our way. For women's groups.
Speaking Topics for Writers
- Historical Research for Fiction Writers: Enrich and Deepen Your Story. Accurate details in historical fiction lend authenticity and color—we will discuss principles of conducting historical research, resources to explore, and what your research should cover.
- How to Make Historical Fiction Come to Life. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to bring the past to life through plotting, characterization, and setting, and we’ll learn how to weave in historical details in a way that enlightens readers but never overwhelms them or bogs down the story.
- More Than Skin Deep--Crafting Characters Who Resonate with Readers. Every author wants characters who feel real to the reader—characters with strengths and weaknesses, quirks and flaws, hurts and secrets and fears and dreams. In this workshop we’ll explore how to delve into nature, nurture, and experience to craft memorable and believable characters.
- Story Structure as Plotting Tool. Through an understanding of traditional story structure, learn how to analyze your novel and improve it.
- The Story Behind the Story: the author's journey to publication.
- How to Get Started in Writing. Can be adapted for teens or adults.
- Writing a Story. The class will be guided to sketch a basic story structure in an interactive setting. Appropriate for public schools, private schools, or home-school groups, older elementary to adult.
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