Appearances

Kristen welcomes opportunities where she can encourage young adults, women, and fellow writers in their callings.

She is an inspirational speaker for schools, graduations, women’s events, and writers conferences. Visit her Speaking Topics and Writing Workshop pages for possible topics.

Kristen also enjoys podcast appearances and guest blogging opportunities. She tailors her message to the platform’s audience and needs. Some topics related to her latest release, Take My Hand, include:

• the value and relevance of Christian fiction
• adjusting expectations in fiction and real life
• writing about what you know
• fiction as a vehicle for sharing truth and healing

To book Kristen to speak at your event or share on your podcast or blog, please use the contact page.

Events & Appearances

March 15, 2024: Review of Take My Hand on Patricia Bradley’s blog

January 9, 2024: Author interview on the Suspense Sisters blog

November 22, 2023: Guest interview on the Suspense Sisters blog

November 14, 2023: Guest post on Shannon Vannatter’s blog

November 9, 2023: Guest post on Mountain Brook Ink blog

November 6, 2023: Guest post and giveaway on Reading Is My SuperPower

November 6, 2023: Vickie’s Book Nook and Meditation Corner

August 15, 2023: The Romantic Side of Suspense with Sarah Hamaker

June 2, 2023: Book Talk podcast with Cara Putman

January 8, 2023: Guest author interview at BigSisterKnows.com

January 15, 2023: Author Table at Idlewild Baptist Church

Check back for additional bookings or contact Kristen for availability.

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Previously:

February 12, 2022: Winter Issue of Spark Flash Fiction, including Kristen’s story, “Fishing for Keeps”

February 15, 2022: The Rogues Trilogy featured review on Elizabeth Mae Wolfram’s blog

May 11, 2022: Ignite Christian Academy book club / virtual author visit

May 17, 2022: Tuesday Takeover on the Spark Flash Fiction Instagram

May 24, 2022: Guest on Shannon Vannatter’s blog

May 29-June 2, 2022: Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference

July 21, 2022: Guest on Mountain Brook Ink’s blog

August 20, 2022: Summer Issue of Spark Flash Fiction, including Kristen’s story, “The River of Unlived Memories”

November 4-5, 2022: Guest speaker at Lighthouse Bible Conference/ “For Love’s Sake” through Lighthouse Bible Studies. (Kristen shared a pre-recording, due to life circumstances.) Register here: https://lighthousebiblestudies.com/bibleconference/

November 29, 2022: Guest on the Because Fiction podcast

December 7, 2022: Guest interview at Diamonds in Fiction

December 7, 2022: Author Takeover on Blue Ridge Reader Connections Facebook page

December 8, 2022: Guest on Mountain Brook Ink’s blog

December 13, 2022: Guest interview on the Fierce Calling Podcast with Doris Swift

December 20, 2022: Guest on Shannon Vannatter’s blog

December 21, 2022: Guest interview on The Suspense Squad

July 30, 2021: Flourish-Meant Podcast Interview

June 30, 2021: Finish Last Podcast Interview

May 25, 2021: For the Love of Literacy Podcast Interview

November 18, 2020: Kristen received the Selah Award for Speculative Fiction at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference.

November 9, 2020: Encouragers United Podcast Interview

Oct. 21, 2020: Virtual Author Visit with Victory Christian Academy

Sept. 9, 2020: The Correspondent Podcast Interview

May 7, 2020: Grace Filled Fiction Spotlight Interview