Kathy Sparrow is an award-winning author and leadership and empowerment expert, who has been mentoring aspiring writers of non-fiction, fiction, and poetry for over two decades. Her latest book is The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout, touted as the feminine version of A River Runs Through It.
On the surface, Ali Stephenson has it all––a secure position at Southern Style Magazine, where she’s risen to the ranks of managing editor with all the trappings that a six-figure salary makes possible and a clear route to take over her mentor and friend’s role as publisher. She has good friends, practices yoga daily, and takes long strolls on the beach near her home on the Chesapeake Bay. Her life is set, predictable.
Ali Stephenson appears to have it all — a prestigious role as managing editor at Southern Style Magazine, financial security, and a serene life on the Chesapeake Bay filled with good friends, yoga, and long walks on the beach. Unbeknownst to her, she’s being groomed to take over as publisher.
Before that can happen, her mentor, Joe Driscoll, sends her to deep South Texas to cover a fly fishing story on the Lower Laguna Madre. Expecting just another assignment, Ali is unprepared for the journey of self-discovery that awaits her.
Bringing Light Into the World with Words
The Literary Midwife Kathy Sparrow is an award-winning author, ghostwriter, screenwriter, and publishing consultant who has been mentoring aspiring writers of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry for over two decades.
Her latest book, in its second edition, is The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout, which is touted as the feminine version of A River Runs Through It.
Praise for The Whispered Teachings
of Grandmother Trout
“Fast-paced, filled with enough Southern coastal Texas lure, nature, fly fishing, humor, sex, drama, and clever surprises all the way to the last page to make it thoroughly entertaining.
This is what GREAT movies are made of.”
~ Wanda Taylor, “The South’s 1st Lady of Fly Fishing”
“Only a woman who deeply knows the true anatomy and soul of fly fishing could so wisely reel us into this parallel world of the anatomy and very soul of human challenge, passion, and the call to surrender.
Sparrow brings feminine divinity home to roost in the waters of Southern Texas. Brilliant.”
~ Molly Lord, TUNED IN Productions and author of Holy Dirt: A Camino Journey
“Put away the business and self-help books and treat yourself to this read! I began reading “The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout” with morning coffee and before I turned out the light each night. By Chapter 7, I began carrying the book with me wherever I went to sneak in a few pages as I could! Coupled with compelling interwoven storylines, I was mesmerized by the mystique of the fly fishing world and imagery. Kathy Sparrow so beautifully sets the scenes and gives just enough glimpses into each character such that I was thoroughly drawn into the world of the Lower Laguna Madre and the characters’ hearts while also having ample room for my imagination to play and roll around in the gaps. Exquisitely done. Do yourself a favor and experience the magic of Kathy Sparrow and Grandmother Trout.”
~ Christine Powers, Founder & CEO Asa Adirondack & The Philosophers Camp
“ I became so wrapped up in the story that I stayed up late at night, unable to put the book down, emotionally wrapped up in the character and all of her personal ups and downs. In the end, I didn’t feel so guilty about this pleasure because I could feel a subtle shift inside. Perhaps, I had achieved a bit of that ‘personal growth’ while enjoying the read, learning some of the lessons with Sparrow’s protagonist, Ali, from the whisperings of Grandmother Trout.”
~ Dr. Mara Karpel, author of
“The Passionate Life: Creating Vitality & Joy at Any Age
Stanky & Cece Adventures
Stanky and Cece are on a mission to inspire children to explore the world around them with curiosity, courage, and kindness. Through engaging stories and relatable characters, we encourage young readers to make thoughtful choices, embrace responsibility, and celebrate the power of friendship and self-confidence. The authors, Chad Hanstedt and Kathy Sparrow, believe that every adventure—big or small—offers a chance to learn, grow, and honor who we truly are.
An international best-selling book––now in its second edition–– Ignite Your Leadership is written by eleven international leadership experts who have proven track records guiding individuals, teams, and organizations through transformative periods and onto greater success. The book covers a wide range of core topics regarding transformational leadership—developing one’s own self-awareness, leading from the heart, the power of intention, cultivating high employee and team engagement, creating a safe space that fosters creativity and innovation, the power of transparency, and much, much more. Foreword written by Jack Canfield.