Writer Life

Biographical Sketch and Writer Resume

Cindy Scinto 509-***-**** [cell]

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Spokane Valley, Washington 99016 abp9oy@r.postjobfree.com

Education and Training:

1988 A.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Journalism, Suffolk Community College,

Brentwood, New York, graduated with honors and distinction

1992 Certificate, Christian Writer's Conference, Navigators, Colorado Springs, Colorado

1993 Certificate, Advanced/Invitation only Christian Writer's Conference, Navigators,

Colorado Springs, Colorado

1993 Certified Crisis Pregnancy Counselor

1995 Donna Goodrich Award, American Christian Writer s Conference

1995, 1996, 2007, 2008 American Christian Writer's Conference

2002 Recipient of The Roaring Lamb Award, The Amy Foundation

2008, 2009, 2010 Northwest Christian Writer s Renewal

2009 One Day Intensive, Cecil Murphey

2009 Quad Cities Christian Writers Conference

2010 ICRS, St. Louis, MO (International Christian Retailers)

2011 Inland Northwest Writers Conference

Published Works and Positions:

1992 to 1994 Guest writer for the Sierra Vista Herald, Sierra Vista, Arizona

1992 to 1995 Writer for CareNet Crisis Pregnancy Center newsletter, Sierra Vista, Arizona

1992 to 1995 Trained Crisis Pregnancy Counselor for CareNet Crisis Pregnancy Center

newsletter, Sierra Vista, Arizona

October 1995 Ghost writer for The Manasseh Effect self-published by Pastor John Higgins,

Calvary Chapel Tri-City, Tempe, Arizona

August 1997 Self-published The Writings on the Wall, A Daily Journey For Youth

teen devotional

1996 to 1998 Staff writer for P.A.S.S. Ministries, monthly newsletter, Tempe, Arizona

2005 to 2007 Editor/writer for The King s High Way Ministries Quarterly Newsletter,

Coeur d Alene, Idaho

1998 to present Frequent contributor and guest columnist for The Spokesman Review,

Spokane, Washington

August 2008 Self-published A Heart Like Mine, Finding God s Will for Your Life

2008 to Present Owner/President, Adelphos Books, consulting, book coaching, editing, and

publishing solutions

July 2009 to Present Editor, www.iBeGat.com, a teen devotional writing ministry of Christian

Devotions

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July 2009 to Present Writer/contributor for Christian Devotions Daily Devotions

January 2010 Published, WinePress Publishing, A Heart Like Mine, Finding God s Will

for Your Life

November 2010 Guest Blogger, Northwest Christian Writer s and Cecil Murphey s When

Someone You Love Has Cancer

September 2011 Published, WinePress Publishing, A Heart Like Yours, Understanding God s

Will for Your Life

Public Speaking:

1995 to 1998 Bible study teacher and guest speaker at women s retreats

2006 to present Guest speaker for women s groups at local churches

2006 to 2008 Women s Bible study teacher at The King s High Way Ministries,

Nancy Missler, Coeur d Alene, Idaho

2007 to present Volunteer speaker concerning organ donation awareness for the

Donate Life Today! Foundation, Seattle, Washington

February 2008 Guest speaker along with Wayne Newton for the American Heart Association s

Go Red For Women luncheon, Las Vegas, Nevada

September 2008 to Present Book signings

September 2008 to Present Speaker, A Heart Like Mine Teaching Series, including

these organizations:

Stonecroft Ministries International

American Heart Association

NBC News

South America Missions Group

Donate Life Today!

Stephen s Ministry

Retreats and many church services and gatherings

Ecclesiastical Connections:

1990 to 1993 Founder/President, Southeast Arizona Christian Writer's Group

1990 to 2001 Worship team member, various churches and venues

1998 to 2000 Volunteer, Koinonia House, Chuck Missler, Post Falls, Idaho

2002 to 2004 Volunteer, The King s High Way Ministries, Nancy Missler,

Coeur d Alene, Idaho

2009 to 2012 Founder/Leader, Spokane Valley Writer s Group

Member, New Life Church, Spokane Valley, Washington

Ongoing member, American Christian Writer s Association

Ongoing member, Christian Writer s Fellowship International

Member, Northwest Christian Writer s Renewal

*References available upon request

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