About the Author

Bringing Light Into the World with Words

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.

The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout

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 predictable.

But something is missing… 

When Ali travels to deep South Texas to write about fly fishing on the Lower Laguna Madre, she has no idea that her life is about to change drastically––and that she’ll be forced to face much of the past she has kept at bay. Through the forces of nature and a feisty fly-fishing lodge owner, Mama Kate, Ali is given the opportunity to melt the fortress she has spent years building around her heart. The question is, will she? 

More by Kathy Sparrow

Stanky & Cece: Out of Control

In Stanky & Cece: Out of Control, Stanky & Cece are eager to join their friends at the river for a day of fun.  Unfortunately, things get out of control when Stanky makes a decision that would make Cece happy–but he knows isn’t right for him.

Ultimately, Stanky & Cece learn valuable lessons about responsibility, friendships, and self-confidence.

Adventures can be fun and safe–when we make choices that honor ourselves and our values.

Stanky and Cece: Break the Rules

What does it mean to make good choices?

Best friends, Stanky, the jeep, and Cece the dog, soon discover that each adventure holds the opportunity to make the right decision and take responsibility for their actions.

In Stanky & Cece: Break the Rules, the friends head out for an adventure, and one bad decision lands them into trouble—creating havoc for a family of rabbits.

Ultimately, Stanky & Cece learn a valuable lesson about making good choices, apologizing for their mistakes, and taking responsibility to fix what they destroyed.

Adventures can be fun and safe—when we follow the rules and make the right decisions.

Stanky & Cece: Coloring & Activity Book

The Very First Coloring & Activity Book in the Stanky & Cece Adventure Series!

Based on Stanky & Cece: Break the Rules and Stanky & Cece: Out of Control, this book offers hours of fun, stimulating, and educational activities for your children.

They’ll be able to color scenes with Stanky, Cece, Flatbed Fred, and many of the lovable characters from the series.

Other activities in this 40+ page book, include

* Connect-the-Dots
* Mazes
* Crossword Puzzles
* Word Searches and more!

Let Stanky & Cece help your children learn that “Adventures can be fun – and safe – when we follow the rules.”

Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage

In “Living A Writable Life,” a chapter in Being Brave: #Celebrating1mWomen and Their Courage, Kathy Sparrow shares her inspiring journey of reclaiming her passion for writing after years of doubt instilled by a guidance counselor. Her story highlights the transformative power of courage and the importance of prioritizing one’s true calling, ultimately celebrating the bravery of living authentically.

Ignite Your Leadership: Proven Tools to Energize Teams, Fuel Momentum, and Accelerate Results

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.

The Precipice of Life: Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from a Mountaineer's Edge

By Bo Parfet, Kathy Sparrow & Greg Voisen

In The Precipice of Life: Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from a Mountaineer’s Edge, Bo Parfet creates powerful connections between the experience, knowledge, and wisdom he gained while climbing the world’s tallest mountains – the Seven Summits – and circumstances in his personal and professional life.

Featured Books by Kathy Sparrow

Ignite Your Leadership

Ignite Your Leadership Ignite Your Leadership was the first collaborative project that I had ever embraced. Several of my colleagues from Jack Canfield’s advanced trainings

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