Tanya Detrick
Title: Author, Speaker, Writer
Organization: Tanya Detrick
tanyadetrik.com
tanya@tanyadetrik.com
203-881-9008
Tanya Detrik is an award-winning author, a speaker and a ghostwriter. Since authoring her first book, Waking Up with Nora, a memoir of self-discovery and transformation, she speaks and writes to inspire others to consider the power their perspectives play in wellbeing.
As a ghostwriter, she helps others bring non-fiction books into being.
Her awards include a 2018 Connecticut Press Club and a National Federation of Press Women award for the content of her speech about the perspectives of parents of special needs children. Her blog, Simply Inspiring Perspective won a 2017 Connecticut Press Club award, and her personal essay about inclusion, won 1st Place in the 2015 Trumbull Arts Council Literary Awards.
All the proceeds from Waking Up with Nora go to helping special needs children. She is currently working on her second non-fiction book entitled, The Perspective Prescription.
What people are saying about Tanya’s book, Waking Up with Nora:
“It was like I was there on your journey as well as Nora’s, and what an amazing journey it was and is. You have the most incredible gift with words.”
”I couldn’t put it down.”
”I can’t describe the feelings that swelled up inside of me as I read.”
”Your book and it is RIVETING and enthralling.”
”I have just finished reading your book. What a beautiful job you did in relating both the pain and beauty you experience in your relationship with Nora. I do believe in miracles and I absolutely believe that you have one.”
“I would say that Nora is growing up in a family of strong women. Good for her. . . and you.”
Travel Compensation: Will travel within a 1-2 hour drive, depending upon the opportunity
Speaking Fee Preference: Paid Speaker; will consider unpaid opportunities