Speak Up

Hosted by Speak Up Conference (founded by bestselling author and international speaker Carol Kent), this dynamic three-day gathering helps Christian communicators sharpen their craft for God’s glory through keynote teaching, breakout training, and meaningful connection with like-minded believers. Speak Up Conference 2026 takes place July 9–11, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan (with a virtual option available), offering dozens of sessions designed to strengthen your speaking, writing, and leadership skills for real ministry impact.

A K-9 Mountain Promise Facebook Live Launch Party Celebrate Release Day with Helena Smrcek

A K-9 Mountain Promise Facebook Live Launch Party

Celebrate Release Day with Helena Smrcek

Join us as we celebrate the release of A K-9 Mountain Promise, Helena Smrcek’s newest Harlequin Love Inspired novel.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 * 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)

Spend an evening visiting Hope Rock, Colorado—a place where faith, second chances, loyal dogs, and love come together.

Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference

Held at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference equips both aspiring and seasoned writers and speakers through outstanding workshops and continuing classes across a wide range of creative categories. Attendees have meaningful opportunities to interact with editors, agents, professional writers, and industry professionals—making it an ideal place to sharpen craft, grow connections, and take creative goals to the next level.

Fab Four Intensive

The Fab Four Intensive Writers Retreat is a hands-on, results-driven writing retreat for authors who want more than inspiration—they want pages. Built around a simple rhythm of teaching + implementation + quiet writing sprints, this intensive offers practical strategy, supportive coaching, and strong accountability. Whether you’re outlining, drafting, revising, or preparing for launch, you’ll leave with clear next steps, renewed confidence, and tangible progress on your manuscript.

See Hear Love Presents – International Women’s Day

See Hear Love Presents – International Women’s Day is a powerful evening of connection, encouragement, and meaningful conversation—celebrating women and the strength of belonging. Join the 3rd Annual International Women’s Day Event at Crossroads on March 6, 2026 for inspiring stories, faith-filled hope, and community.

Christmas Open House Bookmarket, Cambridge

What a wonderful event. Our thanks go to our gracious hosts and all those who attended this festive event.

Book Club Visit

I love meeting with readers, especially at a book club event. Thank you for inviting me!

Book Signing at Creation Bookstore, London, Ontario

Drop by and celebrate the release of I Heard the Bells, enjoy refreshments and find a gift for everyone on your list.

Caledonia Christmas Book Market

Building on the success of our Christmas Book Market 2024, we are thrilled to announce the dates for our second annual event! Save the date for Saturday, November 22, 2025! Meet local authors, find that perfect Christmas gift, enjoy free refreshments.

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