Education

Panel of Latina Authors
At least three Latina authors discuss a variety of topics including growing up Latina, how we became writers and authors, the craft of writing, and our experiences in the publishing world. A highly informative and often entertaining group, we speak about intimate moments that forged our careers, our early inspirations, set backs in life and in the publishing industry and how we persevered to become published authors. We often read from our works as well and sign copies of books for sale. As a group we have spoken at many book stores, book festivals, and libraries throughout southern California. We have presented at middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities. We work within all budgets, so please don't hesitate to contact me at jamie@jamiewood.com.

"El Camino College’s 2010 women’s history month program spotlighted rising Latina authors Sandra Lopez, Sarah Rafael Garcia, Lara Rios, and Jamie Martinez Wood. The authors’ presentations of their works was stimulating and demonstrated the vitality, diversity and variety of life stories of Latinas in our society."

Gloria Miranda, Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences/Professor of History

"Sarah Rafael Garcia, Jamie Martinez Wood, and Sandra Lopez offer dynamic insights into the complexity of culture, identity, and gender and the craft of writing. Perhaps best of all, however, they engage you with humor and are a hit with youth and college students!"

Erualdo R. González, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
California State University, Fullerton

"Recently the Fullerton Public Library hosted a Latina Author’s form with Sandra Lopez, Sarah Rafael Garcia and Jamie Martinez Wood. The three author’s were very inspiring and offered good advice for young and old about how to get into the writing profession. They all three shared their stories of how they became writers and several people in the audience spoke with the authors after about their lives and their writing. I would highly recommend the three for any program focused on art of writing."

Tim Mountain
Adult Services Division Manager
Fullerton Public Library

Title: Facing the Inner Critic
This classroom talk and discussion faces the dreaded inner critic and explores the persistence it takes to reach your goals, whether writing or otherwise. Jamie speaks frankly of her road into the publishing world and how she has conquered writers' block. We will discuss how to build upon strengths rather than spending time trying to fortify weaknesses.
Q & A time.

Title: Your Writer's Voice
During this classroom talk and discussion we will concentrate on organizing and outlining theories, creative writing techniques, and the benefits of journaling. We will review different methods to uncovering the unique voice that creates strong writers.
Q & A time.