Jane Interviewed by Laura DeNooyer
May 20, 2024 Read the Book Review and Q&A with Author Jane Kirkpatrick The Title of the article is “The Healing of Natalie Curtis” written by Laura DeNooyer. The following is an excerpt from the book review and interview with Jane: “In this novel, a Yuma woman asks three healing questions, “When was the last […]
May 2024
Four hummingbird families nested at our desert coach, symbols of joy and hope as we journey back north. Amid trials—from caregiving to lost dog sheets—small acts of kindness and perseverance remind me: aging brings vexing challenges, but also blessings and grace worth cherishing. Traveling mercies indeed.
April 2024
I finished the first book in my coastal trilogy—hurrah! But “The End” means a new beginning: editing, titling, marketing, and cover design. Perfection isn’t flawlessness but completion. Like a midwife, I celebrate each creative step with satisfaction, not anxiety, embracing joy in the journey toward “done.
Kirkpatrick, Bell Named Recipients of 2024 WRMA Honors
January 29, 2024 Read the article about Jane from EIN Presswire. The title of the article is “Kirkpatrick, Bell Named Recipients of 2024 WRMA Honors” It was written by Chris Enss. The following is an excerpt about this award from Jane’s March Story Sparks: “In October, I’ll receive a life-time Achievement Award from the Will […]
March 2024
In high school, my column blended real and made-up questions, sparking my love for advice writing. Inspired by columns like Dear Abby, I find hope in honest struggles and courage in reaching out. These stories teach, comfort, and remind us—hope springs eternal, guiding us through life’s challenges.
January 2024
As poet L.R. Knost writes, healing comes not with time but purposeful love. Starting 2024, choose a guiding word—like “intention”—to anchor your story, your life, and navigate change with meaning. What will you do with your one wild and precious life?
December 2023
After our accident, dancing seemed impossible—until one day, Jerry took my hand, and we found a new way to move together. Awkward but joyful, it reminded me: life is about adjusting, choosing joy despite pain, and letting ourselves be led in the dance—even when the music sounds unfamiliar.
November 2023
They lost steady jobs. I gained lasting insight. Teaching laid-off aluminum workers in the 1980s, I met veterans who hid their service out of fear it would cost them interviews. That summer, I learned what it truly meant to serve—and how deeply our nation’s gratitude has sometimes faltered.
Jane Interviewed by KPOV 88.9 FM
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October 2023
A good heart, said a remote culture, is marked by generosity and cheerful work—not outcomes. That insight changed how I see caregiving, chores, and self-worth. If we approach even mundane tasks with a generous spirit, we don’t just get through them—we become better, lighter people. Maybe even people with good hearts.