Welcome, Friend!

Hi, I’m Leslie…

…and I’m here to spur you on in your faith and equip you to fulfill your calling. As a Christian speaker and author, I bring a message of hope grounded in the truth of God’s Word, to help people move from a place of despair to a land of promise. As a book coach and ghostwriter, I help people share the wisdom and knowledge they hold with readers who will benefit from their message.

I spent the first 25 years of my career as a writer, working both in corporate America and as a freelance journalist and marketing consultant. Along the way, I also had the opportunity to host a weekly online newscast and speak to business audiences about new developments in mobile apps and video technology that could benefit small business owners. The journey was exciting, and God blessed me with continual opportunities to meet extraordinary people expand my skill set.

In 2018, however, my life took a radical left turn. The sudden and unexpected death of my husband brought me to my knees, both literally and figuratively. In the months and years that followed, I developed an even deeper relationship with my heavenly Father, and found a new calling to bring hope to others who suffered grief in its many forms.

Now, I am blessed to use my years of experience and communication skills to help equip and encourage the body of Christ. In late 2022, I released my first devotional, In This Season, a collection of 30 faith-filled reflections to help people find new hope in the wake of tragedy. This project was quickly followed by my latest book, Light on the Horizon: Finding Hope Again After the Death of a Spouse, which came out in March 2023.

I am also passionate about helping others tell their story and share the wisdom, comfort, and insight they have gained through their own journey as a follower of Christ. To this end, I offer book coaching and am available for select projects as a ghostwriter.

I am likewise privileged to share my testimony and a message of hope as a Christian speaker and through my active involvement with prison ministry. If you would like to discuss how I could be of service to you as a book coach or would like to have me speak at an upcoming event, please drop me a line. I look forward to hearing from you!

Delighted to be interviewed for Sarah Crilley’s podcast, “Talk of the Town.”
Great turnout for the Light on the Horizon book launch party in March
Singer songwriter Sharon Tedford introducing Christian author and speaker Leslie J Thompson at the book launch party for Light on the Horizon
The wildly talented singer songwriter Sharon Tedford MC’d the event
Wonderful to have so much support from friends and colleagues.
Got a great response from the Lewisville Noon Rotary on my presentation, “You Should Write a Book.”
Christian author Leslie J Thompson was among the featured panelists at the Roaring Lambs Writer's Conference
Proud to be among among the featured panelists at the 2022 Roaring Lambs Writer’s Conference

SAMPLE MAGAZINE FEATURES


DENTON COUNTY MAGAZINE
Inside the North Texas Fair & Rodeo
It takes hundreds of people to bring Denton County’s largest event to life. Meet some of the organizers, rodeo queens and clowns, livestock judges and cowboys who make it happen.
DALLAS CHILD MAGAZINE
What Your Child’s Brain Needs in Order to Learn
Without social emotional health, kids are not set up for academic success.
The Surprising Face of the Homeless in North Texas
Despite a thriving local economy, the number of homeless families and children in North Texas continues to rise.
Dallas Style & Design - Summer 2018DALLAS STYLE & DESIGN
A Slice of Heaven
Homebuilder helps families enjoy low-stress country living
Lone Star Style
Renovated building provides history for western furniture
ATOMIC RANCH
From California to Carolina: Revival of a Midcentury Modern Home
A Triangle-area midcentury residence is lovingly restored