While we often author books by ourselves, great writing can be a collaborative process. This presentation will encourage participants to consider discerning who to bring into their creative process, including people who fill the roles of "Sounding Board", "Honest Critic", "Unfailing Cheerleader", "Comrade in Arms" and "Subject Matter Experts". And of course, who we all need on our team, the Lord as our ultimate reason and inspiration.
Presenters
Caitlin Bootsma
Caitlin Bootsma is an award-winning author of Detective Thomas and the Biggest Question (OSV). Look out for a picture book on Edith Stein coming out later in 2025! Wife to an architect and a mom to 5, Caitlin writes to share both reason and wonder with readers. These days, she draws inspiration from extensive traveling with her family and her relentless "studying" of others' writing through endless reading and too many book clubs.
Melissa Knoblett-Aman
Moderator
Karina Fabian
Allison Gingras
Allison Gingras is a Catholic social media consultant and the host and creator of the podcast A Seeking Heart. Gingras developed and acquired six volumes in the Stay Connected Journals for Women series and wrote two—The Gift of Invitation and Seeking Peace. She is a contributor to a number of books, including The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers, Called by Name, and The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion. Gingras has been featured on a variety of Catholic television and radio programs and podcasts. She is a regular contributor to LPI, Diocesan.com, CatholicMom.com, Family Rosary, WINE, Amazing Catechists, and CatholicSistas. Gingras is the cohost of the Catholic MomCast.