My Events and Updates
Gala, 2025
On January 13, I gave a talk at First Baptist Church’s annual Gala, the speech titled, “My Times Are in Your Hands.” It was a beautiful evening with over 200 ladies in attendance. We laughed and cried and spoke of our Creator God and His love of us…
National Poetry Month – April
In April, our mayor, Fleeta Baggett, read a proclamation declaring National Poetry Month for our city. Fellow educator and poet, Wanda Regan, and I attended the meeting, Wanda thanking council members and reiterating the benefits of poetry in our children’s…
Reading in North Carolina
On June 26, I shared with a group of ladies in the mountains of North Carolina. Wonderful hospitality, wonderful view of God’s glory in the Great Smokies, a renewed commitment to write. Thanks, Jeannie, for hosting the two readings! And Cindy, for making it…
Register for next Sunday’s poetry reading – May 26 at 3:00. p.m.
Here is the link to register for next Sunday’s poetry reading at 3:00. p.m., hosted by Kelsay Books. I am excited to share a few selections from my new collection, Come before Winter. Hope you can join me on the 26th. Click to register
Come before Winter
I am over-the-moon excited about my second collection of poetry out in just a few more weeks (Kelsay Books). If you’d like to pre-order, just let me know through messenger, and I will send you a signed copy as soon as it arrives (hopefully, early May). And I…
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