Heyyy there, Reader!

This message comes to you with SOOOO much love. Not just because I started writing it in bed at 4am (but that IS one significant data point LOL) and my day has literally been packed so that I couldn't finish it and send it until now (another data point for another day - ha ha...I promise that I wanted to make it pretty with pink buttons and all the sparkly bells and whistles - but now I've just gotta get it out to ya - so here it is, chock full o' simple goodness). Not only were you on my mind, but you’re on GOD’S mind. So know how much you are loved today! Now, on to the goodies…

1. Let's CONNECT in Worship!

My hubby's preaching "Trusting God's Timing" this Sunday, 4/27/25 @10am ET (and I’ve prepared a new song to minister) - join us!

• in person at 1100 N. Sharon Amity Rd., Charlotte, NC if you're in the local area (https://fthcmcnc.org/) - I have a hug with YOUR name on it!
• via livestream or replay at https://www.youtube.com/@fthcmofcharlotte8389/streams (subscribe to the From the Heart Church Ministries of Charlotte YouTube channel to be notified when we go live)

2. Get published in just a few months!

Apply for a hopebooks.com/collab - contribute a chapter; change your trajectory as a writer into PUBLISHED AUTHOR (for those who are recovering procrastinators like me, this is a QUICK WIN!) - here's my referral link: https://www.hopewriters.com/a/2148100459/artHGzhs

I have a friend who applied this week (with my gentle nudge) and got accepted - soooo exciting! I'd love to celebrate with you, too!

• I did this in Fall 2024 and contributed a chapter during a SUPER-BUSY time in my life (crazy thing, I realize I may not have even shared it with this email list because we were in the midst of packing to move and work was CRAZY during the Thanksgiving to Christmas holidays…yeah - and during THAT time, I got published (look at GOD!) in Back to School, Back to You: A Mom’s Guide to Balance and Blessing in a School Year Transition - if you’re local and wanna get a signed copy from me, let’s make that happen!

3. Treat yourself...to a 2-day Writer's Retreat!

hope*writers retreat in the Charlotte area - June 2025 - https://www.hopemedianetwork.com/hopewritersretreat

• Mother’s Day discount code ending TODAY (Fri., 4/25/25): Mom2025

But honestly, even without the discount, I'm totally excited about being away from work for 2 days and getting time to write in God's presence...join me!

4. Get ready for an awesome event in January 2026!

hope*story Conference - January 2026 in the Charlotte, NC area (it'll be here before you know it!) I've already secured my ticket - will I see you there? Hope so!

• Here's my hope*story conference referral link: https://www.hopewriters.com/a/2147984805/artHGzhs​

I was honored to be selected as a workshop speaker for the January 2025 Conference and the entire event was pivotal in my journey as a writer. I desire nothing less for you!

Abundant blessings, Kayren :-)

Skipped to the bottom? I get it - I had that kinda day, too!

--> Part of self-care is investing in the gift of YOU to replenish your soul so you can keep doing what you do. So I’m presenting several opportunities that I hope you’ll consider. Personally and intentionally curated events that I’m personally participating in for my own growth and development. It’s more fun with a friend - so I’m inviting you to join me on this journey…the months will fly by to January, so add these waypoints now:

1. Join me this Sunday, 4/27 @10am ET for some soul food (details above)
2. Apply to submit a chapter for a collab book with other authors (low risk; dip your toe in the water). If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re a writer…here’s your SIGN and confirmation all rolled into one sparkly package - you’re welcome! Details & apply here: https://hopebooks.com/collab​
   • If you already know you want to write your own book, but you’re not sure where to start, check out this April 2025 special (20% off!) with hope*books publishing (I LOVE this supportive writing community...obviously!): https://www.hopewriters.com/a/2148100459/artHGzhs
3. Set aside 2 days for yourself (I’m already registered and it STILL feels like a clean “guilty pleasure”) - I’m soooo excited for those 2 days off from work to be in an atmosphere that will nurture my inner writer AND give me quality time with God…mmm, mmm, GOOD! hope*writers retreat June 2025 in the Charlotte area - https://www.hopemedianetwork.com/hopewritersretreat
   • Mother’s Day discount code ending TODAY (Fri., 4/25/25): Mom2025
4. HopeStory Conference 2026 - something to look forward to in Jan. 2026 (because the first quarter of the year is IN THE BOOKS and the months are flying by - grab your advanced pricing registration NOW!)

Here's my hope*story conference referral code: https://www.hopewriters.com/a/2147984805/artHGzhs​

*I hope you find SOMETHING here that you'll take advantage of just for Y-O-U...hit "reply" after you do and lemme know what you picked!