BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:
Kathy Carlton Willis grew up in the heartland of small-town America (Louisiana, MO). After marrying at age 18, she attended Baptist Bible College with her husband Russ Willis. They both graduated with honors, and Kathy received the Key Award for most outstanding female student.

Kathy has always enjoyed fiddling with words. She works as: writer, editor, publicist, writer's coach, book doctor, speaker, and more.

Kathy is a sought-after speaker at writers' conferences, and has a large network of connections in the industry. She serves as publicist for nonfiction authors and events.

A variety of her columns and book reviews appear online and in print publications. She is somewhat of a grammar guru, with columns for writers appearing in several publications, including ByLine Magazine. She has a background in newspaper journalism, working as copyeditor and feature writer for The Sunday Challenger prior to working from home. She loves encouraging other writers as a writer's coach and mentor, and believes in paying it forward in the industry. Each year she mentors ten writers with hopes of seeing them grow to the next level in their writing.

Kathy and her husband Russ have enjoyed more than a quarter of a century together and share their home with two fur-babies, Jazzy and Libby. They have been in the ministry for over 20 years. Kathy enjoys participating in music and women's ministries. Others admire her passion and zest for life. Her life is a testimony of God's sufficient grace in the face of adversity. She is genuinely concerned for the spiritual needs of others. Kathy is also well respected for her practical and often humorous messages full of hope and insight. Audiences are impacted by Kathy's willingness to be transparent during her messages and also wait for one-on-one time with her after her speaking events.

Her writing resume includes:The Paris News (Paris, TX), Artesia Daily Press (Artesia, NM), Fellowship of Christian Writers, Grammar 'N Style/The Dabbling Mum, Grassroots Music,The Sunday Challenger, ByLine Magazine, Victorian Homes Magazine, Groovy Chicks Road Trip To Peace, and more.

Kathy is sought after as a speaker/singer for faith-based and secular groups across the country. She also co-moderates The Writers View listserv.


Training and Affiliations
* Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference (workshop speaker)
* Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (workshop speaker)
* Kentucky Christian Writers Conference (workshop speaker)
* Fellowship of Christian Writers
* The Writers View 1 (co-moderator)
* Christian Humor Writers