Offerings

As a muse mentor, I empower young people to manifest their soul gifts and goals by expanding the language of their muses through storytelling, writing, and creative expression.  

My private sessions include my: C.H.A.T.® storytelling strategy (Compassionately Hearing and Talking); imPROMPTu® strategy for enriching self-assurance; and  Take A Write® in the direction that aligns with your spirit (strategies that include a sacred medley of Spiritual Scribe Writing, Muse Connection, Yoga, Mindfulness, Reiki, and Intuitive Art).  

• Ages 10-17. 
• Meet in-person (local library or nature setting) or virtually (Google Meet or Zoom). 
• 75-minute sessions.
• $134. 
• Payments are requested upon scheduling: Cash or Venmo (@omsideofthings)

Complete the Youth Private Sessions Client Form linked below. 

As a muse mentor, I empower adults to manifest their soul gifts and goals by expanding the language of their muses through storytelling, writing, and creative expression.  

Private sessions include my: C.H.A.T.® storytelling strategy (Compassionately Hearing and Talking); imPROMPTu® strategy for enriching self-assurance; and Take A Write® in the direction that aligns with your spirit (strategies that include a sacred medley of Spiritual Scribe Writing, Muse Connection, Yoga, Mindfulness, Reiki, and Intuitive Art).  

• Ages 18+.
• Meet in-person (local library or nature setting) or virtually (Google Meet or Zoom). 
• 75-minute sessions.
• $134. 
• Payments are requested upon scheduling: Cash or Venmo (@omsideofthings)

Complete the Adult Private Sessions Client Form linked below. 

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Creative Writing Summer Camp

BASALT Regional Library

Camp Days

M-F July 28 - August 1

12:30 - 3:30PM 

&

Student Anthology Evening Showcase

5:00 - 7:00PM

Tuesday, August 5

Ages 10-15

Do you have creative writing ideas stirring in your imagination? Do you like to read and write poems, plays, stories, songs, and more? Come to The Creative Writing Club at the Basalt Regional Library! Create and respond to fun writing prompts, learn writing style strategies, play wordplay games, empower your voice during our open mic sessions, receive prizes, and write, write, write your masterpieces. We’re going to publish an anthology featuring everyone’s masterpieces with an evening showcase and author signing event on Tuesday, August 5th from 5:00 - 7:00PM. Bring water, a snack, and a journal. Meet in the Treehouse!  

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Wild Words Whisper: A Whimsical Garden Writing Ritual

True Nature Healing Arts ~ Peace Garden

10:00 - 12:00PM

These specific Thursdays

June 12

July 10

August 14

Can you hear the whispers of wisdom whirling amidst the plant world?  Plants are inspirational muses and their messages are sacred. Join us for one, two, or all three classes in this summer series of Storytelling & Journaling In The Peace Garden at True Nature Healing Arts. As you fully immerse yourself in the various landscapes of the Peace Garden, you will explore the wilderness of your reciprocal relationship with Mother Earth through storytelling and journaling. Learn a medley of wordplay and writing strategies that empower you to connect with plant muses, the elements, and your blueprint soul self. Experience the healing frequencies that resonate in your surrendering to spirit in the Peace Garden’s playground of collective Oneness. Bring a writing utensil, a journal, and an abundance of wonder and willingness in the hub of your heart. 

See the June 12, July 10, and August 14 registration links below. Sign up for one, two, or all three for a series rate.  

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Do you love to write? Join us for any/all of the three series below.  Connect with your writer muses, engage in storytelling and writing prompts that ignite the imagination, learn new craft strategies and styles, and be inspired by each other.  Each series celebrates connection in the wilderness of words. How and what you contribute is up to you. Bring a journal, your curious heart, as well as water and a snack if you wish to.  Write on!

Storytelling & Journaling Series For All Ages

BASALT Regional Library

3:30 - 5:00PM

These specific Sundays

February 23

March 23

April 27

May 25

Poets & Writers Series For All Ages

CARBONDALE Branch Library

3:30 - 5:00PM

These specific Sundays

January 19

February 16

March 16

April 20

May 18

AND

3:00 - 5:00PM

These specific Sundays

July 20

August 17

September 21

October 19

November 16

December 21

Storytelling & Journaling Series For All Ages

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Branch Library

These specific Sundays

3:00 - 5:00PM

June 8

July 13

Aug 10

Sept 14

Oct 12

Nov 9

Dec 14

Do you have a writing idea, but you're not sure how to listen to it, let it breathe, or let it fly from your fingertips so it can flare itself to fruition? Do you have a story you'd like to bring to the page for self-publication? Do you have poems you'd like to compile into a book?  Or an idea for a children's book, but you don't know how to illustrate it, or you have illustrations, but you'd like formatting guidance? Who are you interested in creating and publishing your masterpiece for? Yourself, family & friends, your local community, the world? What is the question that is sitting most deeply in your heart, the question that defines your vision and that is most passionately wanting to both seek and receive the answers? Pondering this is the essence of your page-to-publication path!

There is a colossal cornucopia of writing, illustrating, formatting, and publishing options in the world! You may already know yours. If not, I recommend you explore the options that resonate with you through independent research and by reading The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer by Kevin Larimer and Mary Gannon. If you're interested in a personalized experience, work with me! What I offer is teaching you how to:

• empower connection with your Writer Muses to release blocks 
• bring your craft to the page 
• format and upload your content and access artistic features on platforms such as Canva
• self-publish on KDP/Amazon
• create a personalized plan for locally distributing your published book
• create a personalized plan for locally presenting your published book

Ideals to have:

• Canva account (free or pay for a Canva Pro account for all the features)
• Amazon account (free)
• Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) account (free)

With 17 self-published books sharing their heartbeat with the world, I know the soul-stirring feeling of manifestation. Yes, the logistics are important puzzle pieces, but it's the blaze from the heart when you receive your published book in the mail and feel the love of it warming your hands that is a birthing like no other, a ... well, you'll have your words to describe it when you experience it. 

I am honored to share the quirks and perks I have learned throughout the page-to-publication process.  

• All ages.
• Meet in-person (at a local library) or virtually (Google Meet or Zoom). 
• 75-minute sessions.
• $134. 
• Package rates available upon request. 
• Payments are requested upon scheduling: Cash or Venmo (@omsideofthings)