MY SPEAKING TOPICS INCLUDE DISCUSSION ON: Finding Compatibility Turn On's and Turn Off's for both Men and Women Relationship Respect Where to Meet Potential Dates Avoidance Tactics How I Self-Published My Book

Betsy S. Lee, a former standup comedian who appeared on stages and TV. Betsy's first book OFF THE TRACK is an educational and entertaining story told by Libby a retired racing greyhound. Fee negotiable www.betsyslee.com

Betsy is a true renaissance woman, Betsy is also a recognized photographer who received a tribute from the Florida House of Representatives for her photography. Her photos are on permanent display at the capital building in Tallahassee, Florida. The Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library recorded her book, OFF THE TRACK, as a Talking Book for the sight impaired.

Areas of expertise: "The POWer of a Press Kit" - Getting on TV, Radio, on being interviewed and more! "Going For The Dream" - Writing your memoirs and promotion "Surviving Abuse - Inspiration and Motivation" "You Wrote It - Now Promote It" - Getting your promotional plan in action! "Promoting The Poor Poet" - Yes it can be done! "Will Freelance For Food" - Making money freelancing. High Impact Marketing for Artists, Musicians, Writers.

Teacher—Award wining writer—Holistic healer—Speaker Chiche speaks to groups and teaches work-shops in a variety of subjects

Topics How to energize your work-day —through exercises that would increase the function of the energy vortexes of your body The path to wellness — through color meditation and use of Universal Life Energy Self healing — learn how to use Universal life energy to heal body mind and spirit Do you know your crystal — the use of your birth crystal in your healing meditation

I enjoy speaking to aspiring writers, beginning writer's workshops, writer's groups, private organizations, libraries, book clubs, etc. Feel free to contact me for more information and topics of discussion. Fees are negotiable.

I speak on a wide variety of topics and presentations, with workshops designed for beginning writers. Upon request, I can develop a topic of your choice. My Workshop Topics: Words With A View: Learn how to make your words come alive, give them vision and intensity. Romancing the Heart: Learn how to put more steam into your romance writing and power in your words.

Author: September On Echo Creek, Story Time-R, The Hidden Door, The Hangin' Oak, A Place No One Should Go Seminar Speaker: Sharpening Relationship Skills, Selling Your Ideas, Business Side of Writing, Developing Fictional Characters

September on Echo Creek chosen as book of the month Featured by WJXB on it's literary segment, September on Echo Creek was tested marketed in Knoxville by Palmland Publishing. A spokesperson states, "It's a carefully crafted book, not relying on action gimmicks to hold the readers' interest, with a real O'Henry ending." The unique combination of Havlin's powerful story and the accompanying CD by Melissa Wade and the Wild Blue Yonder, whose "sweetgrass" music is featured in the book, are an exciting step forward in publishing.

Darlene is a Competent Toastmaster and continues to hone her speaking skills. In her job as a workshop facilitator she speaks before groups virtually everyday, on topics ranging from Self-Esteem to Resume Writing.

My Seven Deadly Topics: * Poisons, Bullets, and Things that Go Bump in the Night! * How I Found Freedom Between the Sheets * Research and More Research - What You Don't Know Can Kill You! * Columbo, Law and Order, CSI - Entertainment or Food for Thought? * From Here to There and Back Again * Where Have All the "Cozies" Gone? * The Big Fish and Little Red Herrings

I am a writer, poet, columnist, freelancer & a Mom. My Topics include: * Mama Writer: Balancing Motherhood, Writing (and Other Hazardous Pursuits) * The Writing Path: Is It for You? (A humorous look at the journey) * From the Trenches: Freelancing & Writing Tips * Stories from the Attic, Stories from the Heart: Preserving Your Family History / Turning Memories into Memoir Writing/creativity exercises & handouts may be provided, depending on discussion topic. Additional topics are in development; contact me for details.

I am an inspirational speaker with very strong ties to the educational experience. I can speak on anything from writing poetry to teaching children. I have an upbeat, engaging style that translates well to all kinds of groups.

Dr. Dana Thomas is the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Florida Community College's North Campus.  She is the Director of the Florida First Coast Writers' Festival, now in it's 23rd year.

He's a former high school English teacher and literacy coordinator who now seeks to make a difference with his writing. A graduate of the University of North Florida, he started LEARNT, the first novel of his “Duval County books,” during his junior year at UNF. It took three years to complete. However, he wrote VICTIMS OF SHAKESPEARE (his second Duval County novel) in half that time, quickly followed by TEACHER DEFICIT DISORDER. He’s currently writing GUN POINT AVERAGE, his fourth Duval County novel.

G.W. Reynolds III is the author of the well known and award winning Jetty Man series.  A Mayport, Florida native, Bill's stories are tales of lore of the Mayport, NE Florida area.  Jetty Man is also in the works for a movie.

Bill is also the President/Owner of High Pitched Hum Publishing, a Jacksonville based book publishing company helping to fulfill the dreams of many. 

Bill likes to speak at schools, colleges, clubs, organizations about his Jetty Man Series, writing, and how to get published in today's modern age.

An invigorating and energetic speaker, you will be both educated and entertained by this fabulous speaker.  Contact us at POW! to get more information.

A professional speaker and communicator, GinaMaria gives an energetic and engaging presentation. A dynamic author and consultant, she has presented workshops to organizations, Fortune 500 companies, colleges, and audiences from all over the world.

The Secrets of Dr. Doolittle: How to Talk to Bosses, Co-Workers, and Other Office Creatures — Fun, exciting insights on how people absorb and communicate information. Hit the Spotlight! How to Gain Fame and Fortune Through Publicity — Be known as THE person the media considers an industry expert by learning savvy ways to turn your ideas — and your book — into newsworthy events. Living the Dream: Making a Living as a Writer — Discover the secrets of professional writers who make great money while living the life of their dreams.

After working for several years in the home improvement industry, Glenn now shares his knowledge on both his tv and radio show. He also wrote the multi-award winning "Glenn Boyles Big Home Improvement Book." He enjoys speaking to groups, and his listeners claim that he is both informative and entertaining.

Steve Robertson has lived in the first coast community for over thirty-nine years. During this time he has been an educator in the Duval County School System and recently retired after teaching for 37 years. In 1998, he became involved with local author, G. W. Reynolds III of the "Jetty Man" series as a cover artist, editor and illustrator for his novels.

Steve Robertson has had many ambitions in his life and one of his greatest was to become an author. In 2002, that became a reality with the publication of Ranch Boy. The youngster in the book moves to Sebring, Florida, finds a job as a cowboy on a ranch and wild, funny and captivating adventures ensue. Steve wrote his first poem at fifteen and became more or less prolific in the years that followed. The life long collection formed the basis for the second book of poetry, Acorns of Love and Wisdom. The third book, another novel - Bottom Time, was published shortly after and Robbie Duncan of "Ranch Boy" fame graduates from college and becomes a salvage scuba diver in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Between his daydreams back to college days and the adventures with the perils of the deep, the reader won't want to put it down. Next, Soccer Made Easy For Americans is a 'how to book' Steve published using his professional experiences as a soccer coach and player to teach all facets of the game. The Stream, his third novel, has been likened to works by Hemingway. A young fisherman's son makes some boyish mistakes and finds himself alone far out at sea with a dead motor. In the days that follow, he must struggle to survive. Don't miss the colorfully illustrated An Exercise Manual For the Couch Potato, Steve's really funny little book that pokes fun at being lazy. In mid-2007, Steve illustrated the colorful children's book, Peter the Pelican and Look Before You Leap. Next, look for Florida Boy's Down To Earth Country Recipes. This will be a mouth watering collection of around 200 all original recipes anyone can prepare. From seafood to Italian; meat to vegetables, there are recipes for everyone there.

Syncopated Rhythm is a dance troupe that specializes in swing & aerial performance. We don’t just dance the steps; we dress the part—whether it’s Big Band Swing or the Tango. Limited on-site instruction is also available.

While mainly concentrating on dance performance (East Coast Swing with aerials is her specialty), Heather also partners with other members of her Syncopated Rhythm Dance Troupe to offer limited on-site dance instruction. Additionally, she will speak about dance related topics, such as dancing history.

Keeping you informed and on the cutting edge of finance and mortgage options that are available to you.

Jaymie Brunofsky began her career in 1998 in Real Estate with Watson Reality on Fleming Island in Orange Park Florida. She left Watson when when she and her husband ventured out to purchase a motel on the Gulf of Mexico in Cedar Key Florida. In Cedar Key Jaymie opened and ran the Island Office of Kent Realty, as well as working as a sales agent. She specialized in selling waterfront properties, along with bed and breakfast establishments, commerical and residental properties.

They sold the motel in Cedar Key after four years and moved to Murphy ,North Carolina where Jaymie pursued her brokers license and worked as an associate broker. She worked primarily with second home buyers,buying mountain chalets, and also worked supervising land devolpment projects for new subdivisions.

Jaymie is currently working at Vanguard GMAC on Fleming island in Orange Park, Florida where she has combining all her real Estate experience to better help buyers and sellers in all areas of Real Estate.  Jaymie enjoys speaking to groups, keeping them on the cutting edge of the Real Estate Market., this enables them to make informed decisions on buying and selling Real Estate in an ever changing market.

"It's Never Too Late To Write That Book" "Leave Your Children The Legacy of Your Life" "Make Your Characters Real. Give Them A Heartbeat"

Winner of the (POW!)"2005 Author of the Year" for her book, "The Journey of the Lost Boys," which took first place in education. Experienced and compelling speaker. Reviews: PDF File

In addition to writing an award winning first novel, Joan is the President/Founder of "Alliance for the Lost Boys of Sudan," a non-profit foundation that assists with college books/tuition and medical needs of Lost Boys and their families. She speaks actively on their behalf to business groups, government agencies, churches, book festivals and schools throughout the US. Her presentations are highly sought after, booking up to one year in advance. Book them now for your next event! Speaking fee and expenses required.

Joyce Davidson has written plays, short stories, novels, and poetry for thirty-eight years.  An historic novel, "Olivia's Favorites" was published in December 2007, and her poetry appears in "Saturday at 2", "Word Trips", "Poetry Fix",  and "State Street Review".  Davidson has  degrees in Interpretative Speech, English and a teaching master's degree.  She says, "Being creative isn't enough.  An artist has to present his talents to an audience well."  Davidson has illustrated books and designed covers.  She is a member of North Florida Writers and Florida Writers Association as well as POW!

Although I like to talk about my recent book, "Olivia's Favorites", I also offer help in the basics of speech-making and writing.  My background includes one-woman presentations of the plays, "Pygmalion" and "Devil's Disciple" and I've directed over thirty plays for students and adults.  Contact me at 904-284-7565 and davent2005@bellsouth.net.

Lynn is the author of the "A Professional Writer's Ladder to Success" e-books.  With over 25 years of experience in writing and editing, she founded Thompson Writing & Editing in 2003.  She is an enthusiastic and inspriring speaker who has been well-received by both large and small groups.  Lynn's presentation experience includes speeches at business and writers' conferences as well as to community groups, government entities and corporate training classes.

Lynn has a number of prepared speeches that can be delivered on short notice.  They include:

How to Become a Professional Writer: Making a Living Doing What You Love

Writing Your Life Story: Why And How You Should Do It

Effective Media Relations: It's No Great Mystery

Building And Sustaining Your Non-Profit's Board

Blazing Your Own Trail: The Dream of Starting Your Own Business

Editing For Continuity: Preserving the Characters, Locations and Realities In Your Book

Preparing For Your Second Career: Planning Your Work Experience to Maximize Self-Employment Options

Telling Someone Else's Story: Maintaining Your Source's Voice, Without Losing Yours

Working With A Freelance Editor: Whys And Hows

Mary is an artist and author. She shows her oil paintings in galleries, and has written and illustrated several books. She has worked for McGraw-Hill and RCA Corp. as an editor, illustrator, and graphic designer, and has spoken to audiences worldwide.

She is inspired by the North Florida wilderness, where she kayaks through the salt marshes, and paints the vibrancy of the natural world. "Before I ever lay down a brushtroke or place a word on the page, I consider what the subject is saying to me. What does it vibrate? Softness? Excitement? What does the air smell like -- lavender meadows or salty breezes? Is it a hot day? Are there deep, cooling shadows? What do I hear -- seagulls or car horns? The answers to these kinds of questions direct the soul of my painting or writing."

Mary offers creative workshops for writers and artists. These workshops help participants connect to their inner muses and find new depths to their writing and art. Mary's workshops include:

Ruth has been presenting workshops and classes in Life Style choices for over twenty years.  She raises self realization through the holistic science of Yoga exercises, reducing stress through meditation and relaxation techniques, in public classes, workshops and corporate consultations.

Ruth is an expert in Stress Management.  She works with Meditation, Yoga and Breath Control.  Her relaxation techniques have been made into an award winning CD, "A Guided Meditation to Total Relaxation."

Her book, "The Bottom Line" is a practical guide to avoid the cracks in the sidewalk, the holes in the road and notice any detours along the way.

Ruth is also a veteran editor and children's author of the award winning book, "The Elf That Lost 7."

Ruth can educate, invigorate and inspire any event.  Contact her through our POW! office at (904)-268-6229 for booking her for your event today.  Fees negotiable.

Dr. Sheree Silver was born in London, England. At fifteen, Sheree's family moved to America. In college, she studied theater and public speaking.

Sheree became a certified hypnotherapist in 1986 and started her own practice. She has often appeared on radio shows, and lectured on Hypnosis, Past Life Regression, Metaphysics, and Holistic Healing.

In 1998, she moved to St. Augustine, Florida and opened the Shiloh Spiritual Center, Inc., a non-profit organization. Her first book, "A Voice From Heaven" was published in 2004. In 2005, she recieved her Ph.D. in Metaphysical Philosophy.

Sheree was featured in Wife Swap May 2007.

Look for her new book on Past Life Regressions sometime in 2008.

PERSONAL GROWTH & FUFILLMENT

Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.

Motivation for success in your personal and professional life.

How to be assertive, raise your self-esteem and confidence.

Unlock your creativity and achieve financial success.

Relax, realease your fears/phobias, and focus on possibilities.

HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE HEALING OF MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

How to reduce stress, stop smoking and eliminate other negative habits.

The benefits of hypnosis and how the mind works.

The ways Reiki and Energy Healing can improve your health.

The importance of organic and vegetarian foods.

Creative visualization and imagery to manage pain and heal the body.

METAPHYSICS

Past Life Regression. The effects of reincarnation, past lives and Karma on your current life.

Past life regression workshops.

The spiritual approach to death and dying.

Beyond the five senses. We all have psychic abilitiy, you can develop it.

Numerology, dream interpretation and handwriting analysis, what they reveal.

Listening to your inner guide.

The benefits of meditation.

Yvonne was the recepient for POW's Artist of the Year for 2007 for Musical Composition.  She is POW's official Cheerleader.  Yvonne is an inspirational speaker who discovered it's never too late to share your gifts of poetry, composing music, writing short stories for all ages, while keeping her muse entertained.

Yvonne VanDerLinden aka Vonnie Van

I will speak on:

   Composing Music

   Poetry

   Short Stories

   Entertaining Your Muse