April 2010 - Britta completes production on the 20th Anniversary Issue of American Literary Review. To order your copy, click here.

Spring 2010 - Britta completes her second novel, WHISTLE BLUES, currently represented by Marcy Posner of Sterling Lord Literistic.

January 2010 - May 2010 - Britta teaches World Literature at the University of North Texas. And is pleased to find Chekhov still matters to undergrads.

January 2010 - May 2010 - Britta hosts UNT's Student Reading Series for the Creative Writing Program in Denton, TX. See schedule for a list of dates.

March 2009 - Britta is hired as the Production Editor for The American Literary Review.

December 2008 - Britta receives a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of North Texas.

August 2008 - Britta joins the English Department at the University of North Texas as teaching fellow in writing.

February 2008 - An interview with Britta appears in 75206, The Village Magazine.

November 2007 - Release date for MIRACLES AND ANIMALS (Guideposts Books) with tales of amazing rescues, acts of compassion and occasions of great joy.

August 2007 - Release date for ON THE HIGHWAY TO HUMOR (Guideposts Books) with stories, quotes and quips about the fun and absurdity that comes whenever you hit the highways and byways.

Fall 2007 - Britta works as an editorial assistant for the University of North Texas Press in their Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Short Fiction. Congratulations to last year's winner (and Britta's top pick), Aimee LaBrie, and her terrific collection of shorts, Wonderful Girl.

May 2007 - Release date for LIPSTICK LAMPOON (Guideposts Books), an assortment of real-life stories and humorous anecdotes that take a closer look at all the fun, mishaps, and misadventures of women.

February 2007 - Release date for CASH IN ON THE LAUGHTER (Guideposts Books), a stockpile of stories, quotes and quips about the funny things we do to make, grow, spend and give away money.

January 2007 - Release date for HUGS FOR THE HEART (Simon & Schuster), an inspirational story collection that touches the heart.

December 2006 - December 2006 Release date for ANIMAL ANTICS (Guideposts Books), a collection of stories, quotes and quips about life's furry friends.

November 2006 - Thanks to all of you who helped make the trade paperback release of POTTER SPRINGS such an exciting time. I'm recovering from the tour, enjoying family and soaking up some great fiction. (Keep up with my latest recommendations on my blog.) I'm also well into the writing for my next novel, and will keep you posted as details are available. Please check back often for the latest updates.

Now Hear This! POTTER SPRINGS is available in an unabridged audio version - CD and cassette. Buy your copy at recordedbooks.com today.

July 2006 - Trade Paperback Release of POTTER SPRINGS.

February 2006 - Britta receives the Barbara Wilson Memorial Award from the DFW Writers' Workshop for Most Published Short Works in 2005.

January 2006 - Pulpwood Queens Book Clubs choose POTTER SPRINGS as a Bonus Book selection!

August 2005 - Britta receives the coveted Lone Star Scribe Award from Barnes and Noble for her debut novel POTTER SPRINGS. The award, given by managers of Texas Barnes and Noble stores, is based on quality of writing, book presentation, and author reputation.

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"Thank you for making our Book and Author luncheon an enjoyable success last Friday. It was a pleasure to meet and talk with you and to hear about your writing experience. We hope Potter Springs is a great success and  look forward to the next book.” .C., For the Friends of the Arlington Public Library fundraising event

”Your session on rewriting was not only entertaining and useful, but inspirational as well. I think everyone who heard you speak left feeling cheered and bolstered by your encouraging words -- thank you for that." - B.B. in Austin

"I just wanted to drop you a line and thank-you personally for your wonderful presentation.  It was outrageous (a good thing); motivating, inspiring, and educational.  I know I speak for others too, as I overheard lots of buzz." - C.O. from Round Rock

“I attended your session at the conference on Writing Mainstream Fiction.  I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated what you said about writing being a career.  So many times, when I sit in my corner pecking away and my husband wonders why the dust bunnies turned into dust giraffes, I wonder if what I'm doing counts as a real job.  Thanks to you I can say yes.” - M.P. from Oklahoma City

"You absolutely captured our hearts.  You gave us such simple and valuable tools for documenting our lives, our faith, our family treasured memories and our frustrations.  THANK YOU!" - M.D. from Waco

"Meeting you in Weatherford was a delight - and also great encouragement. You present a wonderful, relaxed workshop, and you're an inspiration." - N.C. from Weatherford

"Our book club enjoyed it and found it to be a real page-turner--unlike some we have had. Everyone enthusiastically agreed that we will be hearing more from you in literary circles and we were glad to have had you speak with us. You made the publishing world much more real and intriguing." - N.H. from Sugarland

  "Thanks for visiting and spending time with our book club. You are a lovely, bright young woman and it was a delight to listen to the account of your creative process bearing fruit - the inspirations, the perseverance and the lucky breaks!" - R.P. from Sugarland

"I just wanted to thank you for your workshop on Sunday morning.  That was one of the best events of the weekend for me!  I like that we actually did writing and that you were very specific in your examples." - T.C. in Austin

"You were such a wonderful addition to our Books on the Bosque event here in Clifton. We hope that you will consider participating in the future...I will look for you on Oprah!" - K.L. from Clifton

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