I'm Living Out Loud!

My philosophy for living is to "Live Life Out Loud." This means embracing life with gusto, not wasting a day on things that don't matter. This diary will record my daily musings as a Christian, Wife, Family Member, Friend, Writer, Singer, and more. Thanks for coming along for the ride!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Book Recommendation: Overcoming the Nevers

Take a look at this book trailer video and then read more about Teri Johnson's book, Overcoming the Nevers. (Just for the record, Ter...

Friday, October 21, 2011

Stories of Two Readers for Dewey's Read-a-Thon Day

Photo Credit: Michael Wade Carlton, 2007 In honor of Dewey’s Read-a-Thon on Saturday, my friend Joy Weese Moll and I are posting our re...

Friday, September 09, 2011

September 11th, Ten Year Anniversary

Below is the newspaper column I wrote right after 9-11 happened. To be honest, I remember how much I struggled to know what to write. Every...

Saturday, July 30, 2011

CPD 23 (Thing #5 & #6)-Reflective Writing & Online Networks

The CPD 23 Thing #5—Reflective Writing I'm participating (albeit tardy) in a program for current professional development. Thing #5 is...

Thursday, July 21, 2011

FIRST WILD CARD TOUR: When Bad Christians Happen to Good People

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of re...

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

CPD 23 (Thing #4)-Twitter, RSS and Pushnote.

I'm behind on my assignments with the Continuing Professional Development Program (cpd23), but I will play catch-up the next couple of...

Monday, July 18, 2011

JULY FREEDOM FROM EXPECTATIONS-By Robin J. Steinweg

Expectivity, Assumivity, and Flexibilitivity By Robin J. Steinweg Trouble, for me, does not stand for “T,” which rhymes with...

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

CPD 23 (Thing #3)-Consider Your Personal Brand

Thing 3: Consider Your Personal Brand Tips from CPD about Branding: (I summarized and personalized their tips here from their full ...

Monday, July 04, 2011

CPD 23-Thing #2-Investigate Some Other Blogs

I'm playing catch-up on my CPD blogging program, so, here is Thing #2: Investigate some other blogs. This is something I do routinely...

New Program-CPD 23

I'm participating in a blog enrichment program to help me get more plugged in with all the opportunities as a blogger. I know a lot of t...

JULY FREEDOM FROM EXPECTATIONS-Healthy Parenting Balance

Spelling It Out Guest Blogger: Hally Franz Word art is huge. Over the last several years, walls have become hosts for someth...

Saturday, July 02, 2011

JULY FREEDOM FROM EXPECTATIONS-Healthy Parenting Balance

Parent/Child Expectations Guest Blogger: Hally Franz Summer vacation is here! Summer break used to be a time for kids to ride bikes,...

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About Me

Kathy Carlton Willis: Kathy Carlton Willis grew up in small-town America and married her highschool sweetheart, Russ. They both graduated from Baptist Bible College. Kathy is a freelancer, and works as: writer, editor, publicist, writer’s coach, book doctor, speaker, and more. Kathy is somewhat of a grammar guru, with columns for writers appearing in several publications, including ByLine Magazine. She has a background in newspaper journalism, working as copyeditor and feature writer for The Sunday Challenger. She loves encouraging other writers, and believes in paying it forward in the industry. Kathy and Russ share their home with two fur-babies, Jazzy and Libby. They’ve been in ministry for over 20 years. Others admire Kathy’s passion and zest for life. Her life is a testimony of God’s sufficient grace in the face of adversity. Kathy is also well respected for her practical and often humorous messages full of hope and insight. Audiences are impacted by Kathy’s willingness to be transparent during her messages and also wait for one-on-one time with her after her speaking events. Her most recent article appeared in Victorian Homes Magazine.

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