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  • Corie Weathers Leads Retreat for Women at JB Lewis-McCord, April 13-15, 2018

    Corie Weathers, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage, is the featured speaker for a Lifegiver Strengths women’s retreat, organized by the Protestant Women of the Chapel at Joint Base Lewis-McCord April 13 – 15, 2018. “We will discover together what we do well and how to find define our sense of purpose,” Corie says. While in Washington, Corie will also meet with members of a JBLM Sacred Spaces book club. The members have been reading and discussing her book, which is based on Corie's experiences with deployment and healing in her military marriage.

  • Barnes Shares Column-Writing Insights at National High School Journalism Convention

    Terri Barnes, Elva Resa’s senior editor and the creator of a popular and long-running column in Stars and Stripes, led a workshop called “Becoming A Columnist” at the Spring National High School Journalism Convention in San Francisco , California, April 14, 2018. She also served as a judge for the Write-Off Contest at the convention, which is co-sponsored by the Journalist Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association. With more than 4,000 delegates from hundreds of schools, the JEA/NSPA convention is the largest gathering of student journalists in the country.

  • Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 in Fort Hood, TX, Apr. 17, 2018

    Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On April 17, 2018, Fort Hood-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.

  • Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 in San Antonio, TX, Apr. 19, 2018

    Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On April 19, 2018, San Antonio-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.

  • Barnes to Talk About the Power of Stories at MSOY Town Hall, May 9, 2018

    Elva Resa’s senior editor, Terri Barnes, will speak about “Telling Your Story” at the 2018 Military Spouse of the Year Town Hall on May 9, 2018, in Washington, DC. Drawing on her expertise as a journalist, author, and book editor, Barnes will talk to a gathering of military spouses and military supporters from across the nation about the power of story to convey important messages, and how to tell personal stories effectively. The Town Hall is free and open to all military spouses. Registration by May 2 is required.

  • Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 at NAS Whidbey Island, WA, May 15, 2018

    Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On May 15, 2018, NAS Whidbey Island-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.

  • Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 at JB Lewis-McChord, WA, May 17, 2018

    Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On May 17, 2018, JB Lewis-McChord-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.

  • Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 in Norfolk, VA, Sept. 12, 2018

    Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On September 12, 2018, Norfolk-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.

  • Trimillos, Huisman Share Milkid Seasons of Transition(TM) at MIC3 2018 Annual Business Meeting

    Amanda Trimillos, EdD, and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, coauthors of Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers, will present at the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)'s annual business meeting October 17 and 18, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio. At the event, Amanda and Stacy will talk about the Seasons of TransitionTM, the cycle of transitions a military-connected student experiences when frequently changing schools due to a parent’s military service. They will also offer tips for education leaders to help parents and teachers understand and implement the provisions of the Interstate Compact.

  • Hoppey Reads The Good Fire Helmet in Port Jervis, NY, Oct. 25, 2018

    Picture book author Tim Hoppey will read his book, The Good Fire Helmet, on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School in Port Jervis, New York. Hoppey's presentation to third graders at the school will also include a talk about writing techniques. The students have been working with the Teachers College Writing Program, and the event with Hoppey celebrates their first publications.

  • Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 at Ft. Bragg, NC, Dec. 4, 2018

    Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On December 4, 2018, Fort Bragg-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.

  • Eckhart Performs at ASAP’s Performance With Purpose, DC Improv Comedy Club, Dec. 5, 2018

    DC Improv Comedy Club 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Navy spouse Jacey Eckhart/b>, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life is a featured performer at Performance With Purpose: A Veterans Showcase on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The performance begins at 7:30 PM Eastern and is sponsored by the The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP). 

    $40 – $150