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:
1993-2008:
Freelance writer, editor, research & book reviews

* newspapers, e-zines, blogs, devotionals, anthologies
* research for women’s health column at Suite101.com
* editing and online critique for fellow writers
* newsletter co-coordinator for The Caregiver Chronicle, Mount Paran Church, Atlanta, GA
* Press releases, local Neways International representative
* various newsletters & brochure designs
* book reviews

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:
* 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 

* Grace Ministries International, counseling and 2-day workshops.

* Freedom in Christ Ministries, counseling, conferences, prayer team.