Speaking

Vibrant. Genuine. Professional. Entertaining.

These are a few of the terms used to describe Christy when she speaks. She is available to share at writers groups, churches, retreats and conferences.

Here are a few of her most popular topics:

For General Audiences:

*Life Lessons Learned by Being a Writer

Rejection happens? Critiques are good for you? Perserverance paves the way to publication? All these things that Christy has learned as a writer can be applied to life as well.

*The Power of a Song

A talk about the impact of music, based on Christy's book "Changed: True Stories of Finding God in Christian Music."

For Women:

*All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Dieting

Believe it or not, a lot of lessons can be learned from dieting, things like: the importance of accountability, you truly are what you eat, and it's not about dieting but eating right.

*Faith, Fun and Frappuccinos--Building Friendships One Espresso at a Time

A talk about the importance of bonding with sisters in Christ which includes some tasty recipes for lattes and other warm drinks.

For Writers:

*Dealing with Rejections

Rejections aren't fun, but they can be! A pep talk that deals with the reality of rejections, how to handle them and what not to do.

*Working with Critique Partners

Critique partners can be a blessing, but there's an art to analyzing the work of others. Christy will show you the importance of, "It's not what you say, but how you say it."

*5 Common Mistakes of Fiction Writers

Having trouble with your novel? Christy willl show you a few basic problems to look for in order to get your work-in-progress on the right track.

*Interviewing Made Easy

As someone who does from three to ten interviews a week, Christy will give advice on tracking down the right source, asking the right questions, and handling awkward situations.

Christy is also available to speak on other topics. Email her here for more information.