AG Chapter Events
Sunday, June 7, 2026
2:00 pm-4:00 pm Eastern
Southeast Regional Library, 908 7th Ave, Garner, North Carolina
Please join us on Sunday, June 7th from 2:00-4:00PM for a conversation with Deanna Martinez on How to Protect Our Peace and Keep Stories Flowing. This will be a laid-back and meaningful talk about protecting creativity in a world full of pressure, distraction, comparison, and burnout.
We’ll explore how writers and creatives often struggle to create while juggling stress, social media, work, and everyday life, and why peace and emotional balance are essential for storytelling. This talk will encourage creators to set boundaries, embrace rest, let go of constant productivity pressure, and reconnect with the joy that made them start creating in the first place.Creativity comes in seasons, and slowing down does not mean failing. You’ll come away encouraged to build a sustainable creative life where stories can continue to grow and flow naturally.
About Deana Martinez:
Deanna is an author, freelance writer, and pastry chef with a passion for helping others find strength through life’s toughest seasons. A true survivor, she blends real-life grit with heart and humor in her writing. When she’s not creating in the kitchen or crafting her next story, you’ll probably find her sipping coffee on the porch, surrounded by dogs and good vibes.
