A Special Author Panel on Creativity, Grief, Growth & Transformation

📅 March 14th
⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Join us for an inspiring and deeply meaningful afternoon as three powerful voices come together to explore how writing can help us move through life’s most difficult transitions. Whether you are grieving, healing, aging, or simply seeking new ways to express your truth, this event offers wisdom, connection, and creative encouragement.

Featured Speakers

🖋️ Carolyn Williams
Author of The Curve You Didn’t See Coming: Lessons Learned Through Loss
Carolyn shares how writing became a lifeline during her journey with profound loss—and how storytelling can illuminate resilience, hope, and personal transformation.

🖋️ Leslie Duane
Author of I Am the Whisper of the Wind: My Journey From Darkness to the Light
Leslie will discuss her powerful memoir of surviving abuse and how the act of writing helped her reclaim her voice, break cycles of silence, and move toward healing.

🖋️ Dawn Bennett
Journal Writing Facilitator
Dawn will speak about the role of journaling in navigating the aging process, offering practical tools for reflection, emotional wellness, and embracing life’s evolving chapters.

✨ What to Expect

• Insightful conversations with authors who’ve turned pain into powerful storytelling
• A look into diverse creative processes and how writing can support emotional healing
• Opportunities for audience Q&A
• A welcoming space for participants to share their own writing experiences, if they wish

Whether you write daily or are simply curious about using words as a healing tool, this event invites you to listen, learn, and feel inspired.