"Thank you, thank you for you and all the marvelous people you attract to Redbird."

"Redbird is the only writer's group I know of that has a professional writer at the helm to guide the critiques...I'm always pumped after the Roundtable -- even if I have to go back and rethink something."

"Thank you for the tremendous help you provided in the writing, lay-out and publication of my two books and numerous articles. From the vague idea of writing a tracking book that teaches with stories and not lectures, until the finished product some months later, your guidance and instruction were invaluable. Your frequent praise and gentle critique made the long hours of writing and the anxiety of publishing a first book more than tolerable. Someone once said "The things for which we visit a man were done alone and in the dark and cold." The humor and expertise you provided brought the light and warmth into the lonely garret of creativity and self-expression.

"The second book, a study guide for police officers, was an equally daunting task made possible and even enjoyable with your adroit persuasion. Especially valuable was the way you kept me on track, having me turn in "assignments" monthly, frequent meetings for "progress reports" and long discussions on the physical layout of the book. Sharing your years of experience in the writing field with a novice made the finished product more than just a study guide - it became and still is a valuable resource for the law enforcement community. I was recently requested to sign a contract with a state-wide college system to provide them with the book as a manual for their Police Science Department. Without your help, both of these projects would be just vague thoughts in the back of my mind somewhere.

"Currently, I am working on a sequel to the tracking book, and have high hopes of enlisting your aid for its development and completion. Thank you again for your expertise, kindness and persistence in taking me from a wannabe writer to a published author."

"For years I wrote in a safe and non threatening room of my own. But with no outlet I wasn't going anywhere. I took a chance on Redbird. Although it was scary to'get naked' in front of a room full of strangers, it was the best move I made... It's sheer luxury to have a coterie of able readers who show up regularly to give me feedback on my writing. Redbird has become a word synonymous with support and encouragement in my life. I feel very lucky to have discovered it."

"Judy's belief in our potential allows her to see beyond our present limitations. Without hearing it in so many words, we've all been encouraged by her to keep going; to write better. Judy helps us write better, and in addition, she teaches us to develop a critical eye."

"Redbird offers the chance for people to explore, expand, indeed unleash their wildest dreams. It's been said that all good writing is done in the closet alone. Redbird manages to bring the closet to the classroom where writers can experience together the art and craft of this trade. The collective spirit here is remarkable, and I'd say, unmatched."

"Judy gives you an honest opinion without crushing your spirit."

"The personalized nature of the[Shut Up and Write!] workshop allowed me to customize it to my needs. The milieu was also friendly, warm and inviting. I was made to feel welcome and part of the group. The group participation was great. 

"Excellent feedback... Appreciate knowing what works and what doesn't. Feel supported and encouraged in my writing and value the constructive criticism. The energy in the roundtable is really good."

"The memory booklet for my kids and grandkids is a dream come true! And it could not have happened without your honesty and encouragement. Thanks for providing the time and place for aspiring-perspiring writers to learn, fail and re-learn."

"Judy knew and understood my needs as a writer who's getting started. She stuck to the workshop agenda and didn't waste my time on less useful stuff. I got introduced to the essential tools for starting and completing a piece."

"The workshop, while conducted with lightness and good humor, presented a multitude of practical exercises and useful information."

"You offered me fresh ideas on book promotion with the no-nonsense conviction that I would carry them out. And I did! The outcomes are providing their own momentum to keep my efforts and new ideas flowing. "

"This book would not exist without [Judy's] competent guidance and patient insistence on rewrite, rewrite, rewrite.,"

"Thanks for all your support during the three years of writing."