Author Teresa LeYung-Ryan uses her book Love Made of Heart and her "Talking to My Dead Mom" monologues to inspire adult children of mentally ill parents to speak openly about the stigmas and find resources for their loved ones.

Writing Coach Teresa LeYung-Ryan is the creator of: 

·          For Theme’s Sake: Edit Your Own Manuscript Before Pitching to Agents or Self-Publishing 

·          Heroes,  Tricksters, and Villains – What Do These Archetypes Want in Your Story World? 

·         . . .  and other workshops 

·          “Help Your Fans Find YOU” 

·          “Build & Retrofit Your Writer’s Platform” 

·         . . .and other interactive presentations

·          Immigrant Experience Writing Contest 

Teresa LeYung-Ryan is the author of: 

·          Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW (workbook); 

·          Love Made of Heart: a Daughter, a Mother, a Journey Through Mental Illness  (novel used in college classes, recommended by the California School Library Association and the California Reading Association, and archived at the San Francisco History Center);

·          “Talking to My Dead Mom" Monologues (the first monologue received an award from Redwood 10-Minute Play Contest and was staged at the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa, CA); 

·         Coach Teresa's Blog (which attracts tens of thousands of writers) at http://WritingCoachTeresa.com  helps writers build their platforms before and after publication

and a proud member of:
• California Writers Club (3 branches! And a past president of the San Francisco Peninsula Branch); a recipient of the Jack London Award for outstanding service to California Writers Club;
• Women's National Book Association-San Francisco Chapter (a past board member). 

http://WritingCoachTeresa.com  and https://www.youtube.com/user/TeresaLeYung 

Author Teresa LeYung-Ryan presents at San Francisco Writers Conference - photo by author Margie Yee Webb

Author Teresa LeYung-Ryan walks for libraries at "Walk to End Poverty" - photo by Lakshmi Hannah Kerner

author Teresa LeYung-Ryan speaks at Take Back the Night - Community Violence Solutions   

author Teresa LeYung-Ryan overjoyed - her book Love Made of Heart archived at the San Francisco History Center - photo by Elisa Sasa Southard