A few samples of Tim's work.
Op-Ed: Listening changed my life
Written by Tim at the request of the Community Impact Editor.
Community contributor piece for the Dayton Daily News. Appeared in print and online.
Read the op-ed piece.
Social media posts
Written and designed by Tim.
Created social media posts to promote Catholic events and programs.
See other social media post examples.
Real Estate Considerations for Catholic Churches
Written and designed by Tim.
A short guide for Catholic parishes considering the sale of real estate assets, including both tactical and pastoral questions.
Download the report.
Direct marketing solicitations
Copy and design by Tim.
Led fundraising strategy for a housing non-profit. Wrote copy for direct-marketing programs that helped increase alumni giving participation by 54 percent in a single year. Created and implemented strategy that expanded a local writers' workshop into a national event that sold out in 12 hours, generating more than $150,000 in revenue.
See fundraising letter samples.
Carmelite Conversations Podcast
Website design, podcast production, co-hosting by Tim.
Most popular Catholic podcast about Carmelite spirituality with more than 250 episodes and 100,000 episode downloads.
View the website.
Listen to Tim interview Deacon Mark Danis, OCDS, about St. Elizabeth of the Trinity.
The Catholic Writer Today: A Continued Conversation, an essay on IntegratedCatholicLife.com
Written by Tim.
Written after a conversation with Dana Gioia at the Catholic Imagination Conference. Dana is the former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Read the essay.
Hope! paperback and e-book
Conceptualized, edited, art directed and published by Tim. Foreword and final reflection written by Tim.
Hope! shares the stories of seven older people who live in St. Mary Development affordable apartment communities. Their lives of resilience, perseverance, and faith are shining examples of the tremendous impact of affordable housing combined with service coordination.
Download the e-book.
Humor feature at CatholicExchange.com
Columns written and others solicited/edited by Tim.
Successfully pitched weekly humor column to the publisher and expanded the success into a daily feature on the site.
See a few past columns.
Lure Love Podcast episode about Lake of the Woods
Written, produced and hosted by Tim. Theme song written by Tim.
Media trip to Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, where Tim fished in 30-below temperatures. On other episodes of the podcast, Tim interviewed the Governor of Ohio and John Maclean, son of Norman Maclean who wrote the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, A River Runs Through it. Twenty-eight total episodes produced.
Listen to the podcast episode.
Preface of the book, Rooted in Love: Louis and Zelie Martin
Written by Tim.
Wrote the preface for the book, Rooted in Love: Louis and Zelie Martin: Models of Married Love, Family Life and Everyday Holiness. This is one of several projects for ICS Publications.
Read the preface.
Adventures of Dink Caster comic strip
Conceptualized, written and designed by Tim.
Fishing comic strip series that was published in Great Lakes Outdoors magazine.
“When it's time to poke some fun at the very serious business of fishing, Dink Caster is a most adept poker. This is my favorite fishing strip!”
— Tony Cochran, creator of the nationally-syndicated Agnes comic
See the comic.
Parody song video about World's Largest Santa Claus Bass Tournament
Song lyrics written and video edited by Tim.
The video was created using b-roll video from Ugly Stik's public relations firm. The song was included on the Lure Love Podcast.
Watch the video.
Word Play article in Writer's Digest magazine
Written by Tim.
One of several features published in Writer's Digest magazine.
Read the article.
Five ways poetry can increase your faith at CatholicPhilly.com
Written by Tim.
Feature article on one of the largest Diocesan news sites.
Read the article.
The Catholic Poetry Room
Founding editor and website designer.
Conceptiualized the idea for the Catholic Poetry Room which is one of the only places to find contemporary Catholic poetry online.
Visit the Catholic Poetry Room.
Translation of Wonder: The Mysteries of the Rosary and Stations of the Cross in Verse
Written by Tim. #1 Amazon Hot New Release.
“Translation of Wonder makes the life of Christ almost touchably close. The wonder of this collection of prayer-poems is not only what happens when I read and pray with these poems, but what happens to me when I close the book and return to daily life. I find that I'm not the same person; I have been changed. This book is something to treasure.”
— Johanna Caton, OSB, Benedictine nun, poet, and Pushcart Prize nominee
See book on Amazon.
Called to Carmel, Called to Community
Written by Tim. #1 Amazon Best-seller.
"This is not only excellent material, but also engagingly written, super practical, and beautifully aimed at conversion of heart."
— Marie Hosdil, Secular Carmelite Community President
See book on Amazon.
Guide to Pirate Parenting (humor book)
Written by Tim.
"The funniest book I've read in years!"
— Karyl Miller, Emmy Award-winning sitcom writer, whose credits include The Mary Tyler Moore Show
See book on Amazon.
The Raw Stillness of Heaven (poetry book)
Written and designed by Tim.
"An impressive collection! Bete is graced with the ability to write vivid, beautiful poetry."
— W.R. Rodriguez, author of From the Banks of Brook Avenue
See book on Amazon.
In the Beginning...There Were no Diapers (humor book)
Written by Tim.
"Here’s a book that’s funny; I mean REALLY funny."
— Heather Ivestor, Mom2MomConnection.com
See book on Amazon.
Wanderings of an Ordinary Pilgrim (poetry book)
Written and designed by Tim.
"A remarkable collection of poems that takes the reader on a powerful journey through Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and more."
— Catherine Hamilton, author of Victoria's War
See book on Amazon.
