Speaking opportunities
Topics with teenage students and adults
Writing from your wounds and scars in the pursuit of wisdom. Linda wrote in a journal to help her process her son’s accident, betrayal of a friend, misunderstandings, and other painful events. This method of reflection helped heal the wounds but left scars which eventually led to greater wisdom.
Connecting through questions: with God, yourself, others, the creation. From Linda’s experience as a classical teacher, Bible study leader, and friend, learn how to use questions to build deeper relationships.
Perseverance with Speckles the Ordinary Chicken. Speckles waited expectantly for months. How this chicken taught me to persevere over the long haul.

Children K-6th grade
My goal is to inspire a love for reading and writing among students.
Topics:
How does an idea become a book?
Author visits: I offer age-appropriate activities which may include readings, writing workshops, and discussions tailored to K-1, 2nd-4th, and 5-6th grades.