About Judythe
But as I grew older, I learned that writing is more than putting words on a page. There is a craft to writing and learning the craft requires work and study and lots of writing. I’ve studied with Donald Maas, Susan Wiggs, Mary Buckham, Margie Lawson, Pat Kay, Colleen Coble, Gail Martin, and Randy Ingermanson. My writing mentors include DiAnn Mills, multi-published Christian writer and Christy Award finalist; RWA Golden Heart winner, Sharon Mignerey; USA Today best-seller, Pat Kay; and NYT best-seller, JoAnn Ross. Some of my stories have finaled or won fiction contests. Check out my book page to see the specifics. Other writing credits include:
Besides writing full time, I am an antiques dealer, former public school teacher and one time DAC (Department of Army Civilian). For many years, I served as Children's Ministry Director at my local church. I currently serve in various roles in children’s ministries. I belong to the American Christian Fiction Writers and the Romance Writers of America. I am a member of the RWA Faith, Hope and Love Chapter (inspirational), Elements Chapter (non-traditional mainstream romance fiction writers), and Kiss of Death Chapter (Mystery/Suspense). I’m also active in two local RWA chapters--West Houston RWA and Northwest Houston RWA. I am a past president and advisor of the NWHRWA Chapter and serve as PRO Liaison for Elements Chapter and NW Houston. When I’m not writing stories, I speak and teach at local and national conferences and women’s groups on a variety of topics and give book talks for book clubs. My educational credentials include an Associate of Science degree and Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Western Connecticut State University, a Masters of Education from the University of Houston. I also hold numerous Christian school and professional organization certifications. My husband and I have traveled all over the United States and the world during his military service and then with his business career. In fact, each of our three children was born in a different state. No surprise then that you’ll often find the places I’ve been as settings in my stories. And, in every story, you'll find a touch of Irish. These days we live on the Texas Gulf coast in a Victorian home with our Old English sheepdog, Toby Bear.
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My Irish storytelling gene produces all these voices chattering in my head begging to have their story told. As a youngster, instead of going to sleep at night, I'd weave stories about heroines in stagecoaches being chased by robbers and handsome cowboys rescuing them, or knights in shining armor who would storm castles to save the captive princesses. Come morning, I'd write out the stories complete with illustrations.