Cindy Sample

  • El Dorado Hills CA

Motivating with Humor

Contact

Social

Biography

Cindy Sample is a retired CEO of a nationwide mortgage banking company who decided plotting murder was more interesting than plodding through paperwork. She is the award-winning author of a humorous mystery series set in the California gold country. DYING FOR A DATE was voted # 1 in romance in the 2010 P&E Readers Poll. The sequel, DYING FOR A DANCE was a finalist for the 2012 LEFTY Award for best humorous mystery. Cindy Sample enjoys sharing her journey with presentations ranging from "You're never too old to follow your dreams" to the "Pothole-filled path to publication." She has served on the boards of the California Mortgage Bankers Association, Sacramento Opera, Sacramento YWCA and is a past President of the Sacramento Chapter of Sisters in Crime. Cindy is currently working on DYING FOR A DAIQUIRI and enjoying the research!

Industry Expertise

Writing and Editing

Areas of Expertise

Publishing
Humor
Writing

Accomplishments

All Professional Mortgage Women Boss of the Year

Winner of the Boss of the Year Award

Left Coast Crime Best Humorous Mystery Award

Finalist for the 2012 Lefty for Best Humorous Mystery

Left Coast Crime Best Humorous Mystery Award

Finalist for the 2012 Lefty for Best Humorous Mystery

Education

Bradley University

Bachelor of Arts

History, Business

1972

Attended Washington University School of Law

Affiliations

  • California Writers Club, Northern California Publishers and Authors, Mystery Writers of America, Sacramento Speakers Meet-up, Sisters in Crime, Romance Writers of America

Testimonials

President

Soroptimist International of Roseville

Cindy Sample is an awesome speaker and author. Her presentation to our service club was motivating and kept us laughing throughout. We loved hearing how she embraced change with determination and humor. I loved DYING FOR A DATE and can’t wait for the next DYING FOR….

Founder, Planet Mirth

Sacramento Children's Home2010 Fall Luncheon event

Cindy Sample is a delight to listen to. With personal stories, a store-load of first-hand information and a wit that won’t quit, she demonstrates an uncanny ability to engage, energize, educate, and thoroughly entertain her audiences. Never has learning been so much fun.

Education Chair

El Dorado County Women's Council of Realtors

I had the absolute honor of attending the Women’s Council of Realtors luncheon in April 2011, with guest speaker Cindy Sample. Her presentation “Realizing your Dreams” was so totally inspiring and uplifting. She was engaging, witty, charming and was able to weave real life experiences throughout the program. Her story telling talent had the room full of 60 women captivated and mesmerized by her charm and delightful sense of humor. We all left with a new drive to go out and conquer the world, all thanks to Cindy’s inspiration!

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Sample Talks

You're never too old to follow your Dreams

Motivational and humorous presentation

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Author Appearance

Fees

$0 to $1000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
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