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Mary J. Yerkes replied to the discussion 'To kick things off' in the group Blooming Late
"Hello, everyone!
I've been writing professionally for about ten years now--as a freelance writer and staff writer for an association in Northern Virginia, about 40 minutes outside of Washington, DC. I write for the inspirational and general…"
Mary J. Yerkes left a comment for Mary J. Yerkes
"Thank you for the warm welcome, Samantha. I'm so sorry that you live with chronic, debilitating pain.
In answer to your question, I live with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis--all inflammatory autoimmune…"
samantha stacia left a comment for Mary J. Yerkes
"Hello Mary!
Thank You so much for joining my group Blooming Late!
I see that you have quite a body of work and am glad that you already did some sharing with us on the site! I was wondering about the column you write about chronic illness, so you…"
Jill Starishevsky left a comment for Mary J. Yerkes
"Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
http://www.MyBodyBelongstoMe.com"
Mary J. Yerkes commented on samantha stacia's page Where are you from and what do you write? in the group Blooming Late
"Hi, I'm Mary Yerkes, and I'm from Northern Virginia. I write non-fiction and memoir for the inspirational and general markets. I'm also a columnist for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women, where I write a monthly column on…"
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Blooming Late
This is a support group for women who started their writing seriously after age 40 and have hopes of a still long and illustrious career in writing.Please no women under 40 allowed and no men either. This is a WOMEN OVER 40 group ONLY! Thank you.See More
Monica Medina left a comment for Mary J. Yerkes
"Welcome to She Writes! You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around. A great way to get involved is with our Groups. Also, you can follow @shewritesdotcom and me, @monicastangled, on Twitter.…"
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- Who I am:
- Mary J. Yerkes is an award-winning writer, popular speaker, and writing coach.
A regular contributor to Focus on the Family’s flagship website in 2007 and 2008, Mary wrote a series of articles on understanding emotional abuse, conflict resolution, and living with chronic pain and illness that received favorable reviews from mental health professionals and readers alike. Her many publishing credits also include Discipleship Journal, SAVED: A Multicultural Christian Magazine, The Journal of Biblical Counseling, On Mission Magazine, The Quiet Hour, and Beliefnet.com, to name a few. Her bylined and ghostwritten articles have also appeared in Associations Now, The Journal of the American Dietic Association, PayTech, Bank Systems & Technology, and Community Banker Magazine.
As the senior staff writer and editor for a national association, Mary understands the intricacies of corporate communication at every level. Her extensive corporate experience includes ghostwriting articles for C-level executives, managers, and senior staff, along with writing white papers, Web copy, press releases, marketing copy, and more. She also teaches communication and presentation skills to senior-level executives and professionals in the corporate world.
Mary also serves as the chronic illness expert for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis in 1997, Mary encourages Boomer women to live life to the full, despite chronic pain and illness.
She is a member of the Christian Coaches Network, the International Coach Federation, the International Association of Business Communicators, and the American Association of Christian Counselors
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- http://www.maryyerkes.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- The Gift of Depression, A Cup of Comfort: Devotionals for Women, Angel Dogs: Divine Messengers of Love
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Memoir
- My professional associations:
- National Association of Memoir Writers, National Association of Independent Writers and Editors, International Association of Business Writers
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Linda Joy Myers
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 12:27pm on September 30, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Mary, Welcome to She Writes. If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group. Enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel), and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
- At 1:58am on September 30, 2011,
Mary J. Yerkes said… Thank you for the warm welcome, Samantha. I'm so sorry that you live with chronic, debilitating pain.
In answer to your question, I live with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis--all inflammatory autoimmune diseases. It certainly impacts every area of life, doesn't it? I actually began writing shortly after my diagnosis. Writing has been very healing for me and has helped me cope with the pain and loss due to chronic illness.
I look forward to getting to know everyone here.
Warmly,
Mary
- At 1:37am on September 30, 2011,
samantha stacia said…
Hello Mary!
Thank You so much for joining my group Blooming Late!
I see that you have quite a body of work and am glad that you already did some sharing with us on the site! I was wondering about the column you write about chronic illness, so you mind if I ask what it is that you have? I have Guillain-Barre syndrome and am in chronic debilitating pain from nerve damage which is why I asked.
Also would you please introduce yourself to the group in our KickIt Off discussion as well as let us know your writing goals.
We have a wonderful group of ladies here like you who are also a great source of support,encouragement and inspiration for writers.
Please have a look around at our many discussions and activities, I think there is bound to be something you will be interested in and I am looking forward to seeing you around the group.
Glad you are here and WELCOME to my group!
Samantha Stacia
- At 1:03am on September 30, 2011, Mary J. Yerkes said…
Thanks, Jill and Monica!
- At 5:51pm on September 29, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
- At 6:51am on September 29, 2011,
Monica Medina said… Welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around. A great way to get involved is with our Groups. Also, you can follow @shewritesdotcom and me, @monicastangled, on Twitter.
Please let me know if you have any questions!Best,
Monica Medina
She Writes Volunteer Coordinator
www.monicastangledweb.com, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/monica-medina
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