When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say ‘I used everything you gave me.’ ~ Erma Bombeck
Experience:
1993-2007:
Freelance writer, reporter, editor, desktop publisher
* articles for newspapers, devotionals, e-zines, book compilations.
* research and content for women’s health column at Suite101.com
* editing and online critique service for fellow writers
* newsletter co-coordinator The Caregiver Chronicle, Mount Paran Church
* Press releases, local Neways International representative
* newsletter & brochure design
Published in:
* Atlanta Parent Magazine (Atlanta, GA)
* The Cobb Web (Atlanta, GA)
* Sonburst Christian News (Atlanta, GA)
* Pathways to God (Warner Press)
* Wit & Wisdom (e-zine)
* Rest Ministries (newsletter)
* Suite101.com (editor, Women’s Health)
* The Caregiver Chronicle (Mt. Paran Church, Atlanta, GA)
* Pinches of Salt, Prisms of Light (Leal/Everson, anthology)
* Cup of Comfort Devotional (Adams Media, anthology)
* Crossmap.com (columnist)
* Comfort Cafe (staff writer)
* Christian Women Online (columnist)
* Women’s Connection (ministry website)
Background & training:
* Athens Technical College, Diploma of Practical Nursing, 1978.
* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of Georgia licensure, 1979.
* Writer’s Digest, Writing to Sell Nonfiction, certification, 1993.
* Christian Helplines International; certification in personal counseling and crisis intervention, Mount Paran Church, Atlanta, Georgia, 1994.
* Stephen Minister training series; Mount Paran Church, Atlanta, Georgia; certification, 1995
* Newsletter co-coordinator & writer, The Caregiver Chronicle, Mount Paran Church, Atlanta, Georgia, 1995-1997.
* Personal ministry newsletters: Victoria’s Letterbox and The Gaines Gazette, 1990-2006.
