I'm Amy Hallberg, lifelong Minnesotan, founder of Courageous Wordsmith. My name means Beloved Soundmountain. I used to teach German & Spanish. Now I teach real-life writers to find their authentic voices.
As an author (Tiny Altars and German Awakening) & podcaster, I explore the intersections of language, storytelling & healing. As an editor & writing mentor trained in creative nonfiction, life coaching, etc., I guide real-life writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works.
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Salvaged is HERE.
Please join us for a Virtual Book Launch.
Dear Reader,
A week from today, I'm traveling to Cedar Rapids, Iowa for Nikki Kindred Halvorson's book launch. Salvaged: A Reclaimed Life. This first title in the Courageous Wordsmith Collection is a beautiful book and I can't wait to celebrate (with) Nikki.
Here's an invitation for you to join her virtual book launch. This is my new favorite way to support the authors I've worked with in Courageous Wordsmith. Think Oprah, except me.
Nikki Kindred Halvorson's Salvaged Virtual Book Launch
Nikki's gorgeous cover. I'm in awe.
Sunday, August 9 at Noon Central, RSVP for the Link
Before I drive home from Iowa next Sunday, the morning after her party, I'm interviewing Nikki, LIVE IN HER LIVING ROOM WHERE IT ALL HAPPENED. We'll talk about her memoir, her real-life story, her writing process, how she feels the day after her book launch, and the beautiful life this book has already helped Nikki reclaim.
If you're wondering how Nikki could write a book about becoming a widow in her thirties in the middle of renovating the old house of her dreams, mourning the first love of her life, and falling in love again, all while still finishing her home project, this is the conversation you'll want to hear, followed by Q & A.
As ever before I travel, I'm feeling pressure to get ALL THE THINGS in life arranged beforehand. This time, I'm not trying. When I get back, I'll share my upcoming plans in Courageous Wordsmith. For now, I'm focused on Salvaged. It's gorgeous.
Wherever this summer has taken you, I look forward to connecting soon and finding our stories together.
Travel safely.
Love, Amy
PS—Virtual book launches are one way I plan to support future Courageous Wordsmith Collection authors.
So if you're wondering what your narrative journey might look like with my book writing mentorship, Nikki's Virtual Launch will give you ideas. Come join us. It'll be fun.
I'm Amy Hallberg, author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and the IPPY Award Winning German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. I'm also a podcaster, editor, and writing mentor. Contrary to the address below, I'm a lifelong Minnesotan in the Twin Cities.
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Breathing Life into Words
I'm Amy Hallberg, lifelong Minnesotan, founder of Courageous Wordsmith. My name means Beloved Soundmountain. I used to teach German & Spanish. Now I teach real-life writers to find their authentic voices.
As an author (Tiny Altars and German Awakening) & podcaster, I explore the intersections of language, storytelling & healing. As an editor & writing mentor trained in creative nonfiction, life coaching, etc., I guide real-life writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works.
