Amanda Wowk's Mentor Group: Writing + Creativity

(26th Jun, 2018) Hi Everyone! bSmart interns and member are invited to join an editorial masterclass with published author Laura Smith.   We'll interview Laura for 30 minutes and then take your questions for a 15 minute Q&A.Post it in the bSmart stream with the hashtag #bSmartmasterclass if you'd like Laura to answer your question!  *This event will either be a google hangout or live stream depending on the number of participants.  Bio:Laura L. Smith is a best-selling author, speaker, and blogger. She loves to remind people how uniquely and wonderfully created they are. Smith lives blissfully in the college town of Oxford, Ohio with her husband and four children. Learn more at www.laurasmithauthor.com.  *This event will either be a google hangout or live stream depending on the number of participants.

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This group is for anyone who is curious about or actively seeking how to incorporate the Christian faith into their every day lives. I am a Christian author, and will share my blogs here, but I encourage all women to comment, share and discuss how their faith strengthens them, challenges them, gives them hope, etc. All are welcome to join!

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