About
Andi Lehman
Writer
Newly released children’s book, Saving Schmiddy
Educational educational programs through Life with Animals for schools, public libraries, service groups, private events, plus outdoor festivals and conservation organizations like Strawberry Plains Audubon
Non-fiction stories for multiple Chicken Soup for the Soul books and Revell Publishing animal anthologies
Articles for regional periodicals and for the Write Life Workshops website
On-line devotionals for the Society of St. Andrew and Caring Bridge
Holiday family devotionals for Easter and Christmas
Grants for local corporations including the proposal for 154 acres which established the ARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Nature Center in MS
Marketing plans and sales presentations for radio, television, and international military magazines
Editor
Copy and content editing services for multiple non- profits and corporations:
Grants
PowerPoint presentations
By-laws
Company handbooks
Marketing brochures
Newsletters
Playbills
Speaker/Educator
Presenting original and entertaining educational programs for children and/or adults
Featuring live animals at schools, 4H groups, scout meetings, churches, outdoor festivals, retirement homes, zoo and state park events, and regional libraries
Promoting the appreciation of all creatures and our responsibility to them through education company, Life with Animals
Teaching responsible care of exotic pets with Repticon
http://www.Repticon.com
Championing the value of snakes in the wild
Supporting stewardship of natural resources with organizations like Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, Tanglewood Farms, and other wildlife or nature organizations
http://StrawberryPlains.Audubon.org/
Supporting rehabilitation of native species including birds, reptiles, and mammals in Mississippi with organizations like Wild Again in MS, Magnolia Wildlife, MS Wildlife Rehabilitation, and North MS Mammal Rehab
http://www.MSWildlifeRehab.com/events.html
Hosting Writing Workshops with Stirring the Pot and training attendees to write for Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies
http://www.writelifeworkshops.com/about-us/meet-the-wlw-staff/
http://www.WriteLifeWorkshops.com
Associations and Honors
Editorial Freelancers Association, member
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, member
MS Writer’s Guild, member
Byhalia Christian Writers Group, past secretary/treasurer
MidSouth Christian Writer’s Conference, past Hospitality Chairman
Volunteer of the Year Award, 2008, Community Foundation of North MS
Multiple awards for work in local community theaters in North MS and Memphis
Education
University of Memphis bachelor’s degree in Communications
Certified MS Audubon Naturalist
Personal Details
Worked in Germany and traveled extensively in Europe
Married to husband, Dan, for forty-one years
Blessed with two children
Loves all animals and uses writing and speaking to promote their value to us and our responsibility for them
Volunteers for Strawberry Plains Audubon, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Repticon, Hernando Farmers Market, and the Society of St. Andrew
Appears periodically on local television shows to promote topics related to writing or nature
