https://www.expertclick.com/RssFeed.aspx?nrwid=11159&type=releases en My Releases of ExpertClick Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:26:51 GMT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:26:51 GMT I recently participated in the Story Circle Network Virtual Conference and would like to extend my appreciation to the conference team for their excellent work, especially Liz Beaty and Len Leatherwood.Story Circle members now have access to the fu http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Story-Circle-Virtual-Conference,2026313771.aspx Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:39:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=313771 At my 45th Hollins University, everything came full circle. When I graduated in 1980, I was honored to receive Hollins? Fiction Award. Classmate Cathy Hankla, who was a?Hollins professor for 40 years, also received that award, and I invited her to http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/A-Dream-Come-True-Speaking-at-Hollins-University-where-I-learned-to-write,2026313676.aspx Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:41:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=313676 Words simply can?t express the love and gratitude I?m feeling for my?Hollins?sisters and our mini-reunion at Abby Ross and Pierce Sioussat?s lovely home in Richmond. It filled my soul.A big thanks and hugs to the consummate hosts for connecting us http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/A-Reading-to-My-Hollins-Peeps-Who-Knew-Me-When,2026313592.aspx Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:48:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=313592 It is always a pleasure to chat with book and music lovers Bobbi Jean and Jim Bell. Thank you both for reading and loving my novel A THOUSAND FLYING THINGS. I spoke with fellow author Gloria Mattioni about trauma, disaster, and writing. She was in http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/My-Second-Rendezvous-With-A-Writer-With-Author-Gloria-Mattioni,2026313457.aspx Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:53:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=313457 Exciting news ??A Thousand Flying Things?by?Kathryn Brown Ramsperger?was awarded the?Gold prize in the War & Military (Adult Fiction) category?in the?Foreword Reviews INDIES Awards.Read the official announcement on Foreword Reviews.This recognition http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/A-Thousand-Flying-Things-Wins-Gold-in-the-Foreword-Reviews-INDIES-Awards,2026313344.aspx Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:04:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=313344 The author of this review initially called the novel THE MERMAIDS OF LLANO COUNTY in error. It?s actually called THE LLANO COUNTY MERMAID CLUB. The correction has been made below.Every now and then, a novel arrives that doesn?t simply tell a story?it http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/THE-LLANO-COUNTY-MERMAID-CLUB-A-Story-of-Sisterhood-Secrets-and-the-Saltwater-Dreams-of-the-Desert,2026313281.aspx Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:04:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=313281 Every now and then, a novel arrives that doesn?t simply tell a story?it tugs you by the heart, sits you down, and whispers truths you forgot you needed to hear.?The Mermaids of Llano County?by Kathleen M. Rodgers, published by University of New Mexic http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/The-Mermaids-of-Llano-County-A-Story-of-Sisterhood-Secrets-and-the-Saltwater-Dreams-of-the-Desert,2026313241.aspx Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:57:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=313241 I was honored to be featured in?Voyage Baltimore recently, where I had the opportunity to share my journey as a writer, humanitarian, and storyteller. The interview explores the path that led me from local journalism to National Geographic, to the http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Voyage-Baltimore-Shines-a-Light-on-My-Story,2026313120.aspx Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:30:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=313120 I recently had the pleasure of chatting with?Dawn Ius, BookTrib?s Book Club coordinator, about my novel?A Thousand Flying Things, which is part of the January BookTrib Book Club program. We only had a few minutes together, but it was such a meaningfu http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Talking-Books-with-Dawn-Ius-at-BookTrib,2026313063.aspx Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:33:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=313063 I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by?Bold Journey Magazine, and I have to say, they captured my story and purpose beautifully. I?m truly honored to be included among so many inspiring voices, but if I?m being honest, the real heroes http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Honored-to-Be-Featured-inBold-Journey-Magazine,2026312875.aspx Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=312875 I?m excited to share that Voyage Baltimore recently interviewed me about my story and the work I do. It?s always meaningful when the place you call home takes an interest in who you are and what you?re passionate about.The interview gave me the cha http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/A-Special-Feature-in-Voyage-Baltimore,2026312769.aspx Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:09:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=312769 I?m excited to share that one of my recent reviews appeared first on TikTok! You can check it out here:?Watch the TikTok Review.If you?d like to dive into my stories, both of my novels are available right here on my?website?or wherever you usually http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Book-Featured-on-TikTok,2026312664.aspx Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:11:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=312664 It?s always exciting when meaningful conversations get a bigger stage and recently, I was honored to share my story and insights on??Rendezvous with a Writer??not once, but twice.During my latest appearance, I was also featured in Bobbi Jean and Ji http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Spotlight-Moment-A-Rendezvous-with-a-Writer,2026312541.aspx Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:35:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=312541 I?m excited to share that?My Book Place?recently featured my novel,?A Thousand Flying Things. This spotlight highlights the story of Dianna Calloway, an American teacher navigating love, loss, and impossible choices in war-torn 1990s Southern Sudan http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/A-Thousand-Flying-ThingsFeatured-onMy-Book-Place,2026312361.aspx Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:39:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=312361 I?m honored to share that my work was recently featured on?My Book Place. I had the opportunity to talk about my books, my writing journey, and the stories that inspire me. The interview provided a space to reflect on what drives my storytelling as http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Featured-onMy-Book-Place-An-Interview-with-Kathryn-Brown-Ramsperger,2026312359.aspx Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:38:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=312359 Here?s a synopsis of the praise?A Thousand Flying Things?received 2023-2025, in case you don?t want to read a long review. You?ll find more reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other websites and social media sites. What follows i http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/A-Thousand-Flying-Things-Celebrated-Across-Book-Clubs-Critics-and-Authors,2026312224.aspx Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:42:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=312224 [unable to retrieve full-text content]What a wonderful conversation with Mike Briggs about my most recent release and my writing. Thanks, Mike! Here?s the YouTube replay of the show ?Briggs on Books.? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daiGNZ2cxgQThe po http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Talking-Writing-and-My-Latest-Release-with-Mike-Briggs,2026312089.aspx Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:53:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=312089 Watch my slide presentation, which I initially unveiled at my 45th Hollins University Reunion in May 2025 during a tornado warning. There?s never a dull moment in my life. I guess I brought my Red Cross adventures with me. This slideshow is is a ca http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Life-in-a-Slideshow-Step-Into-My-Story,2026311907.aspx Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:51:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=311907 I am so incredibly proud of this interview! Please read it if you want to know about who I am, what I do, and my big WHYS.??Be Authentic. Be Kind.?This is a big suggestion of mine no matter what profession we?re in. I try not to hide behind a diffe http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/A-Deeper-Look-My-Interview-with-Authority-Magazine,2026311689.aspx Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:15:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=311689 If you?ve been interested in my book?The Shores of Our Souls,?and you?d like to know more about what it?s about, I?ve got a gorgeous long review for you to read here:https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=256975 You can order both my http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Curious-AboutThe-Shores-of-Our-Souls-Start-with-This-Review,2026311578.aspx Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:22:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=311578 I love this conversation between me and Pulpwood Queen Leader Kathy L. Murphy, who is an author and artist herself. She had a huge book club for many years, and she still befriends?many authors like me. I received the Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guy http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Chatting-with-Royalty-My-Conversation-with-the-Pulpwood-Queen,2026311476.aspx Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:15:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=311476 I am incredibly excited to announce that I have been recognized as a Book Excellence Award Winner for my book,?A Thousand Flying Things?in their Multicultural Fiction?Category.Out of thousands of books that were entered into the?Book Excellence Awa http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/I-Received-a-Book-Excellence-Award,2026310349.aspx Mon, 05 May 2025 11:48:00 GMT http://www.expertclick.com/NRWire/Releasedetails.aspx?id=310349