When I was 13 years old, I began writing poetry after being inspired by the poetry of J.R.R. Tolkien. The same year, I had my first poem published in the high school newspaper. This led to my lifelong love of the printed word, poetry, and publishing.

I have given voice to many Christian authors through the "Book Beat" section on the ChristianActivities.com website. Now I am promoting my own book, "How to Promote Your Book on a Shoestring Budget." I am also available to speak at conventions about book promoting on a tight budget.

Interests: literature, hiking, photography, collecting, music, poetry, hiking, am active at Mayberry events across the country and have too many other hobbies to list!

Published in many poetry anthologies, newsletters, and journals
Various "Editor's Choice" awards for poetry

I am pleased to announce the publication of "How to Promote Your Book on a Shoestring Budget," a book of tips and practical lessons for new authors, and the 2008 edition of "The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Maybery," a compilation of poems about "The Andy Griffith Show." *** Kathryn Darden will be signing copies of "How to Promote Your Book on a Shoestring Budget" and the 2008 edition of "The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry" at MAYBERRY DAYS: Thursday, September 25: 7 to 8 PM; Friday, September 26: 11 to noon; 6 PM to 7 PM; and Saturday, September 27: after the Mayberry Days parade until noon; 5:30 to 7 PM at MAYBERRY ON MAIN, 126 N. Main Street (across from Snappy Lunch), Mount Airy, NC 27030. Phone: 336-719-0405.

ChristianActivities.com
My Day Job

Promote Your Books
The web site fo "How to Promote Your Book on a Shoestring Budget"

The Mayberry Poem - A Tribute to Mayberry
The Mayberry poetry book

Christian Poets Pen
Frequent contributer and editor to poetry section