Writing with professional dedication and creativity. Communicating and connecting the same way.

Speaker, Presenter, Panelist and Moderator talking about all things writing, including inspirational, as well as the craft and business of writing and integrating writing into our lives.Presentations have included (listed alphabetically):* Connecting to Community: Who, What, When, Where, Why and HOW* Editing B4 the Editor* Name That Character* Writing With Rubberbands: Creating Tension in StoryEvents have included:* ACFW DFW, May 2020 - Online Presenter: Writing… Show more Speaker, Presenter, Panelist and Moderator talking about all things writing, including inspirational, as well as the craft and business of writing and integrating writing into our lives.Presentations have included (listed alphabetically):* Connecting to Community: Who, What, When, Where, Why and HOW* Editing B4 the Editor* Name That Character* Writing With Rubberbands: Creating Tension in StoryEvents have included:* ACFW DFW, May 2020 - Online Presenter: Writing With Rubber Bands: Creating Tension in Story* Granbury Writers' Bloc, March 2020. Online speaker: Writing With Rubber Bands: Creating Tension in Story* Bouchercon 2019: Denim, Diamonds, and Death - 50th Anniversary Celebration, Oct/Nov 2019 (Dallas) - Panelist: Differently Abled is Still Abled (Living with and writing about differing abilities. My topic: life-threatening allergies.)* CONA, Carriage Operators of North America 2019 Conference, February 2019. Speaker: Connecting With Community* WORDfest SW (Writers Organizations 'Round Dallas, Burleson), August 2019. Speaker: Editing B4 the Editor, as well as exhibitor and event volunteer* ACFW Woodlands Chapter, August 2019. Speaker: Connecting with Community* Fort Worth WordPress Users Group, February 2019. Speaker: 5+ Tips for Better Blogging for Beginners* Fledgling 2019, Author Meet & Greet with Allie Pleiter. Event Planner and presenter. Show less

Publications have included:- Blogger - Up In The Attic with Cathy Rueter- Guest blogger, Breathe Writers Conference blog (multiple articles)- Guest blogger, Shame On Shanty, Be You Challenge #9 (A Varina Denman blog)- Guest blogger, Fueled by Faith and Caffeine (with Stacy T. Simmons)- American Mothers, Inc., National Literacy Awards, Honorable Mention, 1995- Democrat Missourian - Grand Rapids Bridal Magazine (Multiple editions)- Grand Rapids Press- West… Show more Publications have included:- Blogger - Up In The Attic with Cathy Rueter- Guest blogger, Breathe Writers Conference blog (multiple articles)- Guest blogger, Shame On Shanty, Be You Challenge #9 (A Varina Denman blog)- Guest blogger, Fueled by Faith and Caffeine (with Stacy T. Simmons)- American Mothers, Inc., National Literacy Awards, Honorable Mention, 1995- Democrat Missourian - Grand Rapids Bridal Magazine (Multiple editions)- Grand Rapids Press- West Michigan Fencing Academy, In Touche newsletter Show less

Now under the CLeaRly Creative Writing brand.Affordable, bite-sized presentations, by industry professionals, geared toward novice writers while welcoming all to the Nest. Currently concentrating on the DFW, TX area.

Clients have included:- Massenburge, Joy - Christian author "A Cry for Independence"- Yezak, Linda - Ride to the Altar- DeHaan, Peter - multiple books- NewStarts Mental Health Service - Development Editor and social media assistant- Certified Aircraft Maintenance, Inc. - Established Client & Data Management system- Caledonia Education Foundation - Freelance writing- Dreistern USA - proofread/edited translated info for technical papers and multi-media… Show more Clients have included:- Massenburge, Joy - Christian author "A Cry for Independence"- Yezak, Linda - Ride to the Altar- DeHaan, Peter - multiple books- NewStarts Mental Health Service - Development Editor and social media assistant- Certified Aircraft Maintenance, Inc. - Established Client & Data Management system- Caledonia Education Foundation - Freelance writing- Dreistern USA - proofread/edited translated info for technical papers and multi-media advertisements- Ronne, Jessica, writer - development edit for preliminary manuscript, "Sunlight Burning at Midnight"- Tower Oil & Technology Co. - 2003 edition of Company technical paper publication- Winters, Donna - Author, edited book manuscript Show less

Editor, writer and photographer for school district community newsletter - readership 9,000+.Coverage included local businesses, Caledonia Board of Education, and Caledonia Community Schools K-12 with a growing district of eight and later nine buildings.

News reporter and photographer for the Sun & News Newspaper, responsible for Caledonia, MI including: Caledonia businesses, Caledonia Board of Education and Caledonia Community Schools (eight buildings K-12). Readership 12,000+Additional photographic and journalistic support, as needed, for Middleville area of the Sun & News, The Banner and The Reminder.