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.
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.
Nina Victor Crittenden Signs New Picture Book at Barnes & Noble, Minneapolis, March 17, 2018
Barnes & Noble - Calhoun Village Shopping Center 3216 West Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesNina Victor Crittenden, illustrator of Cedric and the Dragon by Elizabeth Raum, is celebrating the launch of her latest book, The Three Little Pugs (Little Bee Books). Nina will read her new book at 11 AM Saturday, March 17, 2018 during story time at the Barnes and Noble at Calhoun Village Shopping Center, 3216 West Lake St, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Nina Victor Crittenden Signs New Picture Book at PictureBookPalooza, Red Balloon Bookshop, March 10, 2018
Red Balloon Bookshop 891 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN, United StatesNina Victor Crittenden, illustrator of Cedric and the Dragon by Elizabeth Raum, is celebrating the launch of her latest book, The Three Little Pugs (Little Bee Books), at PictureBookPalooza, 10:30 AM Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave, St. Paul, Minnesota. The event featuring local authors will include stories, drawing, singing, treats, and a book signing.
Deborah Tainsh Teaches Memoir Writing Class, Thursdays in March 2018, Panama City Beach Public Library
North West Florida Regional Library System / Panama City Beach Public Library 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL, United StatesDeborah Tainsh, author of Heart of a Hawk: One Family’s Sacrifice & Journey Toward Healing is leading a series of classes on memoir writing at the Panama City Beach Public Library. The continuing sessions take place Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2018 from 1 to 3 PM at the library in Panama City Beach, Florida. Registration is required for the free multi-session class.
Holes 4 Heroes Ice Fishing on White Bear Lake, MN, Feb. 3, 2018, 1-4 PM
Join MilitaryFamilyBooks.com team members at Holes 4 Heroes, a special prize-filled Ice Fishing Tournament honoring military families! Saturday, February 3, 2018, 1-4 PM at White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The tournament is open to all. Military families fish their first hole free. Families of deployed service members may preregister for the “Hole of Honor,” featuring a live video feed to their deployed loved one. Military kids also receive a free Coloring My Military Life coloring book.
Holes 4 Heroes Ice Fishing on Medicine Lake, MN, Jan. 27, 2018, 1-4 PM
Join MilitaryFamilyBooks.com team members at Holes 4 Heroes, a special prize-filled Ice Fishing Tournament honoring military families! Saturday, January 27, 2018, 1-4 PM at Medicine Lake in Plymouth, Minnesota. The tournament is open to all. Military families fish their first hole free. Families of deployed service members may preregister for the "Hole of Honor," featuring a live video feed to their deployed loved one. Military kids also receive a free Coloring My Military Life coloring book.
Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 in Carlsbad, CA, Jan. 25, 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 Jan. 25, 2018, Camp Pendleton-area military spouses will meet in Carlsbad, California 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
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. Judy's theme is “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.
Pavlicin-Fragnito Speaks at The Leadership Imperative Jan. 19, 2018
St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul, United StatesAuthor and publisher Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will speak at The Leadership Imperative Jan. 19, 2018, at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minnesota. The Leadership Imperative is an interactive leadership conference for emerging and current women leaders across industries. The day-long conference challenges professional women to develop their leadership to the next level by connecting purpose to action. This exclusive event has limited seats available and last year sold out quickly. Tickets are $325 for the full day.
Chris Stricklin Hosts Leadership Webinar on Combat-Proven Keys to Successful Change Management Dec. 14, 2017
Retired Air Force colonel and award-winning leadership author Chris “Elroy” Stricklin will host a webinar on Dec. 14, 2017, 1:30-2:45 pm ET on "6 Combat-Proven Keys to Driving Successful Change Management." There is no cost to attend. Register at Afterburner.com/successful-change-management/.
Brenda Pace, Terri Barnes Lead Workshops at Gather Conference Sept. 28-30, 2017
Brenda Pace and Terri Barnes, coauthors of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life, will each lead workshops at Gather, a Christian conference for military-connected women, Sept. 28-30, 2017, at Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs, Colorado.