Education/Awards/Speaking/Publications
Kim A. Talbert
Education
Master of Theological Studies, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, December 2003.
Bachelor of Business Administration, with emphasis on Marketing, Tarleton State University, December 1980.
Awards
“Honorable Mention in the Inspirational Writing Category of the 76th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition,” for Graced by Empathy, presented by Writer’s Digest magazine, October 19, 2007.
“2007 Best of Conference Award: Nonfiction Book,” for Living Outside Hell’s Gate: The Abuse of Family, Friends, and Methamphetamine, presented by North Texas Christian Writers Conference, held September 14-15, 2007.
Speaking
“From Private Experience to Published Prose: Writing Personal Essays/Memoirs,” North Texas Christian Writers Conference, September 11-12, 2009.
“Passion—Pursuit—Perseverance: The 3 Ps to Publication,” North Texas Christian Writers Conference, September 12-13, 2008.
Publications
Catholic Yearbook: “Limited by Time,” January 2009.
Catholic Leader: “The Power of Beauty,” Vol. 8, September 2008.
Catholic Leader: “Someone is Watching,” Vol. 8, September 2008.
Star-Telegram Newspaper: “Hot but Legal?” July 18, 2008.
Catholic Digest: “The Shopping Day that Changed my Life,” under the pseudonym Michelle Ferrari, March 2008.
Star-Telegram newspaper: “Actions Speak Louder,” February 14, 2008.
Living for Better Health: “Step into 2008 with a Walking Routine,” January 2008.
Living for Better Health: “A New Year: A Refreshed Spirit,” January 2008.
Catholic Yearbook, poem “Of Pain and Peace,” December 2007.
Website of Rod J. Rohrich, MD, FACS under General Surgery Information, “The Surgery Experience,” posted December 2007.
Star-Telegram newspaper: FOCUS ON . . . “The Wonder of Inner Beauty,” December 21, 2007.
Star-Telegram newspaper: “Basis of Argument,” October 8, 2007.
Living for Better Health: “Mama was Right: You Need a Good Night’s Sleep,” October 2007.
Star-Telegram newspaper: “Best Poison for Rats,” August 12, 2007.
Catholic Leader: “The Presence,” Vol. 07.01, 2007.
Guideposts Magazine: His Mysterious Ways column, “More Than Coincidence,” January 2007.
Lake Country Sun newspaper:
“Rats are Winning, at Least in Mexico,” August 3, 2007.
“Cowboys, Special Kids,” July 27, 2007.
“Nature’s Own Sweet Time,” July 20, 2007.
“PK’s Environment,” July 13, 2007.
“Fishing at Bluff Creek,” July 6, 2007.
Created column for Lake Country Sun newspaper called Mind, Body, Spirit. Began running weekly on August 31, 2007 as follows:
“Loneliness,” February 22, 2008.
“An Older Lady,” February 15, 2008.
“Valentine’s Day,” February 8, 2008
“Something to Keep,” February 1, 2008.
“Learning Lessons that are More Than a Language,” January 25, 2008.
“Greek Lessons,” January 18, 2008.
“Integrity,” January 11, 2008.
“Silence is Golden,” January 4, 2008
“Time, Changes,” December 28, 2007.
“Power of Beauty,” December 21, 2007.
“Living Right,” December 14, 2007.
“Holiday Alternatives,” December 7, 2007.
“Dishing Out Smack,” November 30, 2007.
“Is There Really Thanks?” November 23, 2007
“Preparing for Surgery,” November 16, 2007.
“Drug Abuse Destroys, Distorts All Who Are Around It,” November 9, 2007.
“Why Get Healthy?” October 26, 2007.
“Balance,” October 19, 2007.
“Unexpected Episodes,” October 12, 2007.
“Tips for a Healthy Walk (Part 2),” October 5, 2007.
“An Exercise Program (Part 1),” September 28, 2007.
“PK Monster,” September 21, 2007.
“Dealing with Fear,” September 14, 2007.
“An Extraordinary Season,” September 7, 2007.
“A Column about Life at PK,” August 31, 2007.
Notes
–Member Trinity Writer’s Workshop.
– Booth at Texas Press Association Trade Show in February 2009
–Writing two books—one about methamphetamine and one with a humorous twist
about relationships.
