I am a Full-Time Worship Pastor in the local church. I have served in vocational ministry for almost twenty years and I served at my current church for 12
years. I currently oversee a successful and healthy worship ministry and team seventy staff and volunteers. Last year I published a book outlining all the
systems my team and I utilize in running the ministry. The book was aimed predominately at those just starting out as fellow worship leaders. I'm married and have two sons. I'm also an avid outdoorsman and I love to spend as much time outdoors as possible.

I am a semi-retired grandmother. My sons and their families live in other cities. My 86-year-old mother lives with me. She is in poor health and that limits the time I spend away from home. I am licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant and Massage Therapist but mainly teach yoga part time at a local studio, as well as a couple of free classes in the community. As you can see, I'm drawn to the healing arts and love to help people live a healthier life if I can, including teaching them about their magnificent bodies or directing them to other resources. (I want them to have a vested interest!)
As for my interests, I consider myself an information junkie on a lifelong quest of learning, therefore I generally read, or listen to audiobooks in my car, to
learn new information.

I am a military spouse of twelve years with three beautiful rescue dogs. I am an avid reader of genres across the board, but I have weak spots for YA, dystopian, and romance books. English has always been my favorite subject, and I love to actively free write. I have followed a passion for making a difference in the life of kids by becoming a high school English teacher. I am just coming to a close on my first year, and I can confirm that it's just as hard and rewarding as they say it is. In my free time if I'm not cuddled up with a good book, I'm traveling, trying new restaurants, or volunteering.

I’m Danniella and I am delighted to join the Sheltering Tree. Earth team.   I am a lifelong bookworm and an avid researcher who enjoys music, cuisine, fashion, art, film, and too many other things to mention.

I have a professional background in education, advertising/PR, consultancy, and coaching. I am also a trained holistic aromatherapist, using Chinese 5 Element methodology to achieve energetic balance and wellbeing.

In my career I have worked with all ages from very young children to older adults and across multiple media and audiences.  The common thread that draws all these experiences together is communication.  For me, effective communication depends on genuine connection, sustained by a sense of humour and wonder at the world.

My motivation as a Writing Coach is to use my knowledge and experience to support authors to express themselves fully, positively and with confidence in their chosen genre. Let’s hear your unique voice!

August is our go-to researcher for all things. If you have a question about writing, visit his blog. If you can't find the answer there, send him your question and he'll get back to you.