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Parting Words From The WORD...
As writers, it's often about us, about our successes, or lack of. It's about acceptances and rejections, Followers and Friends, books and sales. Read more »
Writer's Headlines: Writing Opportunities and Contests
Yep, it's the 3rd Thursday and time for more writing opportunities just for you! Read more »
Writing the Best You Can by Cindy Sproles, and Who Won the Writer's Block Blocks?
Needless to say, I was a little taken back by a conferee who would pay for a critique only say she didn’t pay to have it critiqued. (I don’t tear apart – honest. Ask anyone who’s received one of my critiques.) I took in a deep breath and smiled. “Well, what would you like to receive from this appointment? How can I help you?” She took her paper, snorted and left me sitting with my jaw hanging. Read more »
Parting Words From The WORD...
A friend texted me a few minutes ago and asked for the first scripture passage that came to my mind. It only took me a second to reply because I had just been thinking about this verse a few moments earlier as I was talking with another writer/speaker friend. Now, as I sit down to write this week's Parting Word From The WORD, I realize how much this verse applies to you as well, friends and readers of my blog. Read more »
Writer's Headlines: Kudos, MoGo7000 Totals, & Last Call for Teen Interns
Hello, writers. Well, it's the 2nd Thursday and that means it's a day to celebrate YOUR successes! First, let's give a big round of applause for all these writers who have been hard at work...and have the results to show for it. Read more »
7th Annual Bad Poetry Contest with Chip MacGregor--You Could Win Here AND There!
Okay, friends, as we continue the theme of conferences, I thought it'd be a good time to join in the fun going on over at Chip MacGregor's Bad Poetry Contest to celebrate his birthday. Read more »
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May 19 - May 23, 2013Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers ConferenceCalhoun Falls, SC
June 7, 2013Calhoun Falls Public Charter School GraduationAnchorage, AK
June 12, 2013Rabbit Creek Community Church Women's EventGreenville, SC
June 29, 2013Writing is Fun! Workshop, Augusta Road LibraryOrlando, FL
July 12 - July 16, 2013Gideon Media Arts Conference & Film FesitvalMore info »The Cove, Asheville, NC
August 28 - September 1, 2013Christian Communicators Conference 2013More info »Mackville, KY
September 20 - September 21, 2013Ladies RetreatKinston, NC
September 27 - September 28, 2013Grace Fellowship Church Ladies RetreatCleveland, TN
October 31, 2013Mary Ellen Locher FoundationThe Cove, Asheville, NC
November 22 - November 24, 2013Christian Communicators ADVANCED! Conference
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Need a Motivational Humorist? I’m your girl for good, clean fun, appropriate for mixed audiences or women-only events.
Looking for a Writer’s Blog, Writing Instructor, or Keynoter for your writer’s conference? I’m the author of four books and have spoken at major conferences across the country.
Are you a women’s ministry event planner? My keynotes and programs are filled with deep truths and lots of laughter. I’m so thankful God can take my messes and use them for His glory!
Acting has been in my blood since the day I was born. I’d love the opportunity to work with you.
As you can see, I have fun working in a lot of different areas and I love doing all of them! So to make things easier for you, I’ve divided my site into four sections. If you have time, I hope you’ll visit all of them. But if you don’t, just click on your area of interest, where you’ll find everything you need. Then I hope you’ll get it touch—I’d love to have the opportunity to work with you!
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Motivational Humorist“Vonda Skelton’s wit, charm, and business savvy make her a repeat presenter capable of motivating her audience…Her humor relaxes and de-stresses, while delivering proven methods…” Carolyn K. Knefely |
Writer“Vonda Skelton is…one of the stars of Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. A dynamic mixture of experience and enthusiasm, she never fails to draw a crowd and send them home happy and well informed.” Alton Gansky, Author |
Women’s Ministry“Vonda, with all her Southern charm, won over the hearts of the women, made us laugh, and led us straight to the throne of the King of KIngs…Vonda was gracious and accommodating. Can’t wait to have her back!” Judy Vader
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Actor“Vonda is…as much a joy to be around as to work with. I used her for a sad scene in a music video and what I got on screen was a purely genuine emotional performance.” Kyle Saylors |