It’s not all about bustin’ bad guys
Sometimes, I get to be a part of something beautiful. You should come see us (when we are actually wearing make-up and concert dress).
View ArticleAltarcations debuts at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
“A bishop. A priest. A woman. A boy.” My friend Steve Julian‘s play Altarcations will debut in June at the 2012 Hollywood Fringe Festival. I met Steve (whom some of you may recognize as the morning...
View ArticleMakes me wish I liked beer …
However, the irony of the name of the brewery will not be lost on some …
View ArticleA Worthy Book for a Worthy Cause – MILLSTONE
Tomorrow (Cyber Monday), Jim Dunlap is launching his long-awaited murder mystery/thriller MILLSTONE. He’s also donating 10% of proceeds from the book to nonprofits that support victims of child sex...
View ArticleNew Showtime series addresses Catholic Clergy Abuse Crisis
I have not seen the series premiere yet, but Showtime is streaming the whole first episode of their new series RAY DONOVAN on YouTube. According to the Facebook page: “Set in the sprawling mecca of the...
View ArticleBig Announcement
I am super-duper excited to announce my next book project: Raising the Armored Kid: A victim and advocate gives you the tools to help your children stay safe from sexual abuse (working title) This...
View ArticleWhen children abuse: A preventable tragedy
A breaking story today has kept my phone ringing off the hook: A southern California third grader has been accused of sexually assaulting a classmate numerous times during the past year. School...
View ArticleAn honor I am overwhelmed to receive …
I am so flattered and overwhelmed to be honored with the Susan Laufer Award for Outstanding Contribution to Support Group Awareness for “tireless work in spreading the word about support groups for...
View ArticleThink that parents don’t want a “toolkit” book to prevent abuse? Think again
Last month, I received a very lovely rejection letter from a well-respected New York agent who had asked to review the entire proposal for THE WELL-ARMORED CHILD. She liked the book, loved the writing,...
View ArticleIt all started with a support group
This past Sunday, I had a bit of an epiphany. I was getting ready to receive an award for my work on behalf of SNAP for creating awareness for support groups. The organization honoring us—SHARE! The...
View ArticleTHE WELL-ARMORED CHILD got an agent
I am very excited to announce that I have found a literary agent for THE WELL-ARMORED CHILD. Since I haven’t “signed on the dotted line” yet, I’ll keep the name under wraps. Besides, everyone loves a...
View ArticleLafayette bishop must release names of accused priests
My op-ed in today’s Lafayette Advertiser: Releasing priests’ names a matter of public safety
View ArticleA back-to-school “Must Have” that can save your child from abuse
It’s that time of year again. You’ve made the rounds to the local big box and office supply stores. You have scoured every children’s clothing section in a 20-mile radius for “fashion-forward”—yet...
View ArticleMy interview on Lawpreneur Radio: Civil rights for crime victims
Last, week, I spoke with Miranda Dempsey McCroskey of Lawpreneur Radio about the importance of civil rights for crime victims, how plaintiffs’ attorneys have been instrumental in exposing abuse … and,...
View ArticleNew feature: Ask a Question Friday
I get TONS of questions. Lots. So many in fact, that I ended up writing a book. But there are some questions that don’t really have a place in the book. There are others with answers that need to be...
View ArticleYou asked. We listened.
You’ve been bugging me for years. So now you can all clam up and put your money where you mouth is. YES, MY SON. WINE IS ONE OF THE FIVE FOOD GROUPS, the definitive collection of my humorous Facebook...
View ArticleTEDx PasadenaWomen
Katie, bar the door: I have been invited to speak at TEDx PasadenaWomen. To say I am excited would be an understatement. Achieving this kind of goal—speaking in front of engaged and visionary women...
View ArticleHelping the supporters
I had the opportunity to work with a very strong and brave group of clergy sex abuse survivors over the weekend. Two things struck me: Their total bravery and willingness to grow beyond trauma, and...
View ArticleBeyond the Duggars
My latest piece in the Generation X: Are You There God, It’s Me blog focuses on the Duggars and five things we can all do to prevent and identify child-on-child abuse. You can read it here.
View ArticleMy two September pieces for OC Family
I wrote two pieces in September’s issue of OC Family. CASA’s volunteers make a difference in the lives of Orange County’s foster children and TWO LOCAL NON-PROFITS HELP KIDS IN THE FOSTER SYSTEM It’s...
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