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"Your column is the best part of the Sunday paper. I read it before I memorize the sports section. Please don't tell anyone, or they may revoke my gender privileges."
— Scott Baldwin

In Person

I speak at public events on topics ranging from journalistic ethics to writing with humor. Recent appearances include:

  • story reading, "Hocus Bogus," Borders Books, 2006
  • series host, "Santa Barbara Connection" television series, Channel 17, 2007 and 2008
  • guest, "Creative Community" television series, Channel 21, 2007
  • author/speaker, Women's Literary Festival, 2007
  • speaker, Santa Barbara Council for Self-Esteem, 2007
  • speaker, Senior Summer School, 2007
  • speaker, Santa Barbara Women's Health & Wellness Symposium, 2007
  • book-signing, Santa Barbara Book & Author Festival, 2007
  • celebrity guest, American Women in Communication, Santa Barbara chapter meeting, 2008
  • judge, Reel Loud Film Festival, UCSB, 2008
  • speaker, Santa Barbara Humanist Society, 2008

For speaker rates, contact Starshine.



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