Speaking Engagements & Media Appearances
I’ve been blessed with many amazing opportunities to speak to authors on platforms big and small. Being on stage comes naturally to me, and believe it or not, my first dream was to perform on Broadway. Acting, singing, and yes, sometimes dancing (believe it not) in local off-Broadway shows helped me get over my childhood fears and insecurities. And now, standing in front of hundreds of my fellow authors and speaking to them from a place of empathy and understanding seems like second nature to me. My goal, when speaking, whether it’s on a stage, at a workshop, or in a media appearance, is to connect with my audience, share with them anecdotal stories of my own experiences writing and publishing books, and make them feel understood, appreciated, and most importantly, informed. If I manage to throw in a wee bit of entertainment and can invoke the occasional soft chuckle from the crowd, then all the better for everyone.


Speaking Topics
- Author Mindset Issues (Motivation, Inspiration, Imposter Syndrome, Fears, Insecurities…)
- Writing Craft Topics (Narrative Voice, Dialogue, Theme, Pacing, Show/Don’t Tell, Purple Prose…)
- Storytelling Artforms (Planning & Developing, Characters, Worldbuilding, Plot and Storylines…)
- Author Branding (Identifying Audience, Brand Building, Online Presence/Websites, Brand Identity…)
- Pre-Launch Strategy (Social Media, Email Marketing, Publicity, Video Marketing, Research…)
- Self-Publishing (Launch Planning, Print-on-Demand Platforms, Successful Release Weeks…)
Recent and Upcoming Appearances
Podcasts & Radio
Oh, My Health Podcast – (coming April 22, 2023) -Using Creative Writing to Inspire Hope in Yourself and Others
Rock the Stage Interview – Using the Media to Increase Book Sales & Exposure for Your Author Brand
Saturday Soundbites Interview – All About Self-Publishing a Successful Book
Casa deConfidence Podcast – Embrace Your Dream and Take Charge of Your Future!
Small Business Sisters Podcast – Novel writing, publishing, and using TikTok to gain new clients and readers
Humans in Tune – Novel Writing, Inspiration, and Motivation to Write
Evolvepreneur Podcast – How to Fast-Track Your Side-Hustle
Author Your Dream Podcast – How to Get Exposure for Your Book
Rebel Author Podcast (w/ Sacha Black) – How to Write Suspense
Author Lifestyle Podcast (w/ Angela Ford) – Interview About Author Coaching
Magazines, Blogs, and TV
CanvasRebels Online Magazine – Featured Article: “Meet Christina Kaye”
BestHollisticLife.com – FEATURED INTERIVEW: Healing Trauma Through Creative Writing
AuthorityMagazine.com – The 5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Great Author
BookBrush.com – How to Build an Effective Author Brand
WritersHelpingWriters.com – Choosing Your Story’s Genre
HouseOfHives.com – Quote on empowering yourself as an author in selfpublishing
BookBrush.com – Using Instagram Stories to Sell Your Books
AwareNow.com – Quote on Content Marketing (Tik Tok)
WritersDigest.com – How to Create Voice in Fiction
AuthorityMagazine.com –Entrepreneurs Who Pivoted in Pandemic
Live, Write, Thrive – 10 Must-Read Modern Novels to Inspire Writers
ElizabethSpannCraig.com – How to Market Your Books in 4 Easy Steps
Enterprise League Magazine – Number 3 of 100 Female Entrepreneurs in 2021
Jane Friedman – How to Write a Killer Villain
Helping Writers Become Authors – How to Write Legal Fiction
Write It Sideways – How to Add Voice to Fiction
News Channel 18 (NBC Affiliate) – featured local author interview
Pro Writing Aid – Are you a Plotter or Pantser (or Both)?
Well-Storied – How to Create a Satisfying Resolution for Your Story
Conferences & Speaking Engagements
Step Into Your Magic Summit – Keynote Speaker: Be the Boss of Your Author Career
Kentucky Book Fair (Keynote Speaker) – How to Develop Your Novel
Killer Nashville (Keynote Speaker & Panelist) – Writing Legal Fiction/Fiction in the Courtroom
Kentucky Book Fair (Featured Author) – Interview
Kentucky Writing Workshop (Keynote Speaker) – How to Include Voice in Your Novel
Imaginarium (Keynote Speaker) – How to Self-Edit Your Manuscript
Louisville Book Festival (Keynote Speaker) – Bringing Voice to Your Manuscript
Let's Chat!


If you would like me to speak at your event or appear on your podcast, blog, or media outlet, please CLICK HERE and reach out to my team. My schedule stays packed, and I typically need 2-3 months’ notice in advance, but I’m easy like Sunday morning, and we can likely figure it out