A woman smiling and standing in front of a large projection screen in a classroom or conference room, which displays an inspirational quote about listening to oneself. The woman is wearing a floral dress and a black blazer, and there is an empty chair beside her.

Author Visits

If you are interested in learning about my writing process, hearing more about my books, or curious about my author's journey, look no further. I give presentations to:​

Book Clubs

Classes

After School Groups

Libraries

Schools

And More!

If you are interested, check out the available workshops and presentations below and send in the form at the bottom of the page.

“Natalie held and captivated the attention of the audience as she presented at our conference. On our survey she was one of the top presenters mention as being inspirational. I have nothing but the highest respect for this talented and creative author and artist! I would highly recommend her as a presenter for a wide variety of topics as she is very versatile.”

— Joan Newby Wild, Director of the Widows & Widowers Idaho

  • Open book with text, illuminated by string lights, held by two hands over a crumpled bedsheet.

    The Power of Storytelling

    A general presentation on the power of storytelling and reading and how crucial both are to success in life.

  • Children's watercolor painting of two people with colorful dotted background, surrounded by painting supplies including watercolors, brushes, and glue sticks.

    Using Creativity to Overcome Adversity

    A presentation on how writing, drawing, singing, dancing and more can help you overcome hard things in life. Discussions on bullying, grief, and other hard things that affect young people.

  • Scattered wooden alphabet tiles with letter and numberings on a white background.

    All Mimsy Were the Adjectives

    Where do words come from? How do they change? What does Frabjous even mean? In this workshop we use Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky to talk about the origins of words, discuss parts of speech and explore neologisms and nonsense words.

  • A library with shelves filled with books, forming an archway through which an open book appears to be floating in mid-air, with a red exit sign overhead.

    What Makes a Short Story?

    In this workshop, we’ll discuss what makes a good story (beginning, middle, end) and how to accomplish that in short story format. We’ll read some famous short stories, and then write some together.

  • A collection of scattered vintage rubber letter stamps in various colors, sizes, and fonts on a wooden surface.

    Book Design 101

    Ever wondered what it takes to do the interior design for a book? Does book design really affect reader satisfaction? This beginner friendly class will go over the basics of Adobe InDesign, from your title page to acknowledgements.

  • A roller coaster with yellow tracks and teal support beams against a dark blue sky.

    The Emotional Rollercoaster

    In this class we’ll discuss the difference between simple and complex emotions and explore ways to ensure a great emotional payoff for your character arcs—and cathartic satisfaction for your readers.

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