Joined On: Jul 29, 2008
Last Online: Nov 29, 2008
Last Online: Nov 29, 2008
Cathy Lee Phillips
is currently reading Biography of Robert E. Lee and "A Walk To Remember" by Nicholas Sparks.
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Location:
Atlanta, Georgia
About Me:
One book reviewer summed up my writing in four simple words -- "Humor With A Message." This is the hallmark of my words, both written and spoken.
I lost laughter during a very difficult time in my life. Crisis and tragedy, culminating in my husband's death following a heart transplant, left me emotionally empty for a long time. Becoming a widow at the age of 35 forever changed my life. At first I felt only bitterness and depression. One evening a friend and I experienced something so funny, I suddenly realized I was laughing -- out loud! It felt terrific and it changed my life. Gradually, I learned to face the pain and glean eternal lessons from the worst time of my life. The fact that folks see me as a humorist demonstrates God's power to redeem pain and use it for good.
While I write with a sense of humor, I also write with a sense of purpose. I want those who read and hear my words to recognize God in all things and know that He is ever-present. So it is difficult to categorize my writing -- it is inspirational, it is motivational, it is religious, and it is educational. It also reflects my heritage as a child of the South, raised on a farm in Newnan, Georgia.
People often ask me why my stories have them laughing one minute and crying the next. "Because that is life," I respond. Life! That's what I write about!
I lost laughter during a very difficult time in my life. Crisis and tragedy, culminating in my husband's death following a heart transplant, left me emotionally empty for a long time. Becoming a widow at the age of 35 forever changed my life. At first I felt only bitterness and depression. One evening a friend and I experienced something so funny, I suddenly realized I was laughing -- out loud! It felt terrific and it changed my life. Gradually, I learned to face the pain and glean eternal lessons from the worst time of my life. The fact that folks see me as a humorist demonstrates God's power to redeem pain and use it for good.
While I write with a sense of humor, I also write with a sense of purpose. I want those who read and hear my words to recognize God in all things and know that He is ever-present. So it is difficult to categorize my writing -- it is inspirational, it is motivational, it is religious, and it is educational. It also reflects my heritage as a child of the South, raised on a farm in Newnan, Georgia.
People often ask me why my stories have them laughing one minute and crying the next. "Because that is life," I respond. Life! That's what I write about!
Achievements:
First Place Award, Best Humor Article for the year 1997 for “The Almond Joy Incident” published by Today’s Christian Woman.
Nominee for Georgia Author of the Year, 2001.
Selected to Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women, 2006 and 2008.
Nominee for Georgia Author of the Year, 2001.
Selected to Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women, 2006 and 2008.
Favorites
Authors:
Pat Conroy.
Lewis Grizzard.
Max Lucado.
Lewis Grizzard.
Max Lucado.
Books:
Just about anything except horror.
Interests:
My work -- I enjoy it!
Singing.
Basketball.
Enjoying good times with family and friends.
Singing.
Basketball.
Enjoying good times with family and friends.
Periodicals:
Today's Christian Woman
Guideposts
Writer's Digest
Southern Living
Guideposts
Writer's Digest
Southern Living
Quotes:
Always be a witness for Christ; if necessary, use words. (St. Francis of Assisi)
The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. (Emerson)
To love another person is to see the face of God. (Victor Hugo)
When I was a little boy they called me a liar, but now that I'm all grown up, they call me a writer. (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. (Emerson)
To love another person is to see the face of God. (Victor Hugo)
When I was a little boy they called me a liar, but now that I'm all grown up, they call me a writer. (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
Websites:
Books (4)
Aging, Ailments, and Attitudes
Genre: Inspirational
Genre: Inspirational
Gutsy Little Flowers
Genre: Inspirational
Genre: Inspirational
Honey, There's a Cat in the Freezer!
Genre: Inspirational
Genre: Inspirational
Silver in the Slop
Genre: Inspirational
Genre: Inspirational
