Lynn AmesIt's not simply that Dot Wilkinson was one of the most decorated women's softball players, bowlers, and athletes of all time and one of the original players from the three-time-world-champion PBSW Phoenix Ramblers softball team (1933-1965). Nor was it the length of her time here on Earth--over a century--although any of those things by themselves would be impressive.
The magic of Dot's story is in the details. It's the tale of a childhood spent in poverty, an indomitable, unbreakable spirit, a determination to be the very best to play whatever sport she undertook, the independence to live her personal life on her own terms, and her tremendous success at all of it.
Over more than a decade of countless conversations and interviews, Dot shared all of it with her dear friend, author Lynn Ames. Dot held nothing back. Out at the Plate, told through the lens of Dot and Lynn's friendship, is the story of a forgotten era in women's history and sports, and one extraordinary woman's place at the center of it all.
Out at the Plate Vertical 60 second book trailerLynn Ames2023-08-07 | It's not simply that Dot Wilkinson was one of the most decorated women's softball players, bowlers, and athletes of all time and one of the original players from the three-time-world-champion PBSW Phoenix Ramblers softball team (1933-1965). Nor was it the length of her time here on Earth--over a century--although any of those things by themselves would be impressive.
The magic of Dot's story is in the details. It's the tale of a childhood spent in poverty, an indomitable, unbreakable spirit, a determination to be the very best to play whatever sport she undertook, the independence to live her personal life on her own terms, and her tremendous success at all of it.
Over more than a decade of countless conversations and interviews, Dot shared all of it with her dear friend, author Lynn Ames. Dot held nothing back. Out at the Plate, told through the lens of Dot and Lynn's friendship, is the story of a forgotten era in women's history and sports, and one extraordinary woman's place at the center of it all.Out at the Plate Book Trailer 2Lynn Ames2023-11-04 | It’s not simply that Dot Wilkinson was one of the most decorated women’s softball players, bowlers, and athletes of all time and one of the original players from the three-time-world-champion PBSW Phoenix Ramblers softball team (1933–1965). Nor was it the length of her time here on Earth—over a century—although any of these things by itself would be impressive.
The magic of Dot’s story is in the details. It’s the tale of a childhood spent in poverty, an indomitable, unbreakable spirit, a determination to be the very best to play whatever sport she undertook, the independence to live her personal life on her own terms, and her tremendous success at all of it.
Over more than a decade of countless conversations and interviews, Dot shared all of it with her dear friend, author Lynn Ames. Dot held nothing back. Out at the Plate, told through the lens of Dot and Lynn’s friendship, is the story of a forgotten era in women’s history and sports, and one extraordinary woman’s place at the center of it all.Out at the Plate Official Book Trailer 1Lynn Ames2023-08-07 | It’s not simply that Dot Wilkinson was one of the most decorated women’s softball players, bowlers, and athletes of all time and one of the original players from the three-time-world-champion PBSW Phoenix Ramblers softball team (1933–1965). Nor was it the length of her time here on Earth—over a century—although any of these things by itself would be impressive.
The magic of Dot’s story is in the details. It’s the tale of a childhood spent in poverty, an indomitable, unbreakable spirit, a determination to be the very best to play whatever sport she undertook, the independence to live her personal life on her own terms, and her tremendous success at all of it.
Over more than a decade of countless conversations and interviews, Dot shared all of it with her dear friend, author Lynn Ames. Dot held nothing back. Out at the Plate, told through the lens of Dot and Lynn’s friendship, is the story of a forgotten era in women’s history and sports, and one extraordinary woman’s place at the center of it all.GCLS Annual Conference 2023 Keynote Speaker Lynn AmesLynn Ames2023-07-09 | Welcome to the official Keynote presentation for the GCLS Annual Conference 2023! We are thrilled to present our esteemed Keynote Speaker, Lynn Ames.
Lynn Ames is an acclaimed author, speaker, and advocate of sapphic literature. With an impressive repertoire of novels that have captured readers' hearts worldwide, Lynn's work has established her as a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ literary community.
In her keynote address, Lynn delved into the power of storytelling and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. She explores the themes of identity, love, resilience, and social change, often interwoven in her compelling narratives. Lynn's ability to captivate audiences with her eloquent prose and thought-provoking ideas makes her an exceptional speaker who inspired and engaged attendees at the GCLS Annual Conference.
This year's conference was a remarkable gathering of authors, readers, publishers, and enthusiasts passionate about sapphic literature. Lynn Ames's keynote speech set the tone for the enriching and enlightening event celebrating the diversity and creativity of the LGBTQ+ literary landscape.Dot Wilkinsons Funeral Service, including Lynn Ames eulogy, April 1, 2023Lynn Ames2023-04-03 | Dot Wilkinson, widely hailed as the greatest softball catcher who ever lived, passed away March 18, 2023 at the age of 101. For her many admirers who were unable to attend her funeral service, here it is. My biography of Dot, Out at the Plate: The Dot Wilkinson Story, will be released October 17, 2023. It is currently available for preorder on Amazon.Lynn Ames Reading from Extra Innings: The Dot Wilkinson StoryLynn Ames2021-12-23 | Lynn Ames reads from her upcoming biography of Dot Wilkinson, the greatest catcher ever to play the game of women's softball.Lynn Ames GCLS 2021 Ad Gender WorkshopLynn Ames2021-05-24 | Lynn Ames 30-second video ad for the 2021 Golden Crown Literary Society Annual Conference workshop on Gender Identity.Lynn Ames GCLS 2021 Ad Audiobook NarratorsLynn Ames2021-05-24 | Lynn Ames 30-second ad for the 2021 Golden Crown Literary Society Annual Conference. Panel on Audiobook Narrators.Lynn Ames GCLS 2021 Ad Re-imagining Myths, etc.Lynn Ames2021-05-24 | Lynn Ames 30-second video ad in sponsorship of the Golden Crown Literary Society 2021 Conference Panel on re-imagining fairy tales, myths, and legends.Lynn Ames Cheryl Pletcher GCLS 2021 AdLynn Ames2021-04-23 | Lynn Ames and her wife, Cheryl Pletcher, are proud to be a sponsor of the Golden Crown Literary Society's 2021 Virtual Annual Conference. Here's what they had to say about GCLS.Lynn Ames Final Video Ad for 46Lynn Ames2021-03-31 | Lynn Ames Video Ad for the audio book version of her best-selling novel, 46.Lynn Ames reading from 46Lynn Ames2020-06-17 | Lynn Ames reading an excerpt from her runaway best-selling novel, "46," about the next president of the United States, Emma McMasters. This excerpt takes place on Inauguration morning.Lynn Ames reads from her brand-new novel, Secrets Well KeptLynn Ames2019-07-11 | Lynn reads from her brand-new novel, Secrets Well Kept at the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) conference in Pittsburgh, PAChain Reactions Audio Book SampleLynn Ames2019-04-11 | This is a five-minute sample of the audio book version of the runaway best seller, Chain Reactions, written by Lynn Ames, narrated by Emily Beresford. All Lynn Ames audio books may be purchased on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes.Clearing Grounding and Protecting 1Lynn Ames2019-03-30 | This is a comprehensive clearing, grounding, and protection meditation designed to cleanse and protect your energetic space.
Just as with physical, visible dirt, dust, etc. we pick up everyday, we also pick up extraneous energies that are not our own. Just as you would clean your clothes, so too should you clean your energetic field. I recommend doing this meditation twice daily, once when you wake, and once before bedtime.Lynn reading to the Dallas Book Club from Chain ReactionsLynn Ames2019-01-15 | Lynn appeared in person at the Dallas Women with Pride Book Club in August, 2018. This is an excerpt Lynn read at the appearance from her new novel, Chain Reactions.Lynn Ames reading from her upcoming novel, Chain ReactionsLynn Ames2018-08-22 | Lynn Ames appearing at the Jewel Book Club in Dallas, Texas, August 21, 2018. Here she reads to the crowd from her work-in-progress, a traditional contemporary romance wrapped around a historical mystery titled, Chain Reactions.Lynn Visiting With The Minneapolis Book Club Re: Great BonesLynn Ames2018-08-16 | Here is a snippet of the FaceTime conversation Lynn had with the Minneapolis Book Club on August 15, 2018Lynn Ames Reading from Great Bones at the GCLS Author Spotlight 2018Lynn Ames2018-07-31 | Lynn Ames appearing at the 2018 Golden Crown Literary Society conference in Las Vegas, reading from her runaway smash romantic comedy, Great Bones.Lynn Ames reading a scene from Great Bones featuring the two grandmothersLynn Ames2018-05-01 | Rachel and Julia have just finished having a friendly cup of coffee at a local diner. Their two grandmothers, Goldie and Ida, have been spying on them.Lynn Ames reading from Great BonesLynn Ames2018-04-16 | On April 13, 2018, author Lynn Ames read an excerpt from her smash-hit romantic comedy, Great Bones, to a live audience at Women’s Fest in Rehoboth, Delaware.Lynn Ames Reading from her novel, Great BonesLynn Ames2017-10-17 | Lynn Ames reading from her upcoming romantic comedy, Great Bones, scheduled for release in late 2017/early 2018. This reading was recorded at Women’s Week 2017 in Provincetown, MA, in front of a live audience of 50 readers.Lynn & Cheryl Marriage MovieLynn Ames2017-07-12 | Lynn surprised Cheryl with this movie in commemoration of their marriage. The film was created for them by award-winning documentarian, Julye Newlin.Lynn Ames Accepting the 2017 Goldie Award for Final CutLynn Ames2017-07-11 | Lynn Ames accepts the 2017 Goldie Award for Best Romance Suspense/Intrigue/Adventure in Chicago, Illinois at the 13th Annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference.Dot Wilkinson Arizona Softball Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement AwardLynn Ames2016-08-14 | On August 13, 2016, the Arizona Softball Hall of Fame gave Dot Wilkinson the very first Lifetime Achievement Award. This is the footage from the event.Ann Bannon 2016 Award PresentationLynn Ames2016-07-25 | This is the video of the presentation of the 2016 Ann Bannon Popular Fiction Award at the 12th Annual Goldie Awards, July 9, 2016. This was part of the Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual conference.Emily Beresford reading the synopsis for the upcoming Lynn Ames novel, Great BonesLynn Ames2016-06-29 | Emily Beresford, the awesome narrator for All That Lies Within and the Kate & Jay series, reads the synopsis for the upcoming Lynn Ames romantic comedy, Great Bones.Lynn Ames Virtual Appearance June 6, 2016Lynn Ames2016-06-06 | Periodically, Lynn offers her Facebook friends the opportunity to ask questions. She answers these via video as a quasi-virtual appearance. This is one in the series.Dot Wilkinson & Billie Harris throw out the first pitchLynn Ames2016-05-14 | Dot Wilkinson & Billie Harris throw out the first pitch at the AZ Diamondbacks v. SF Giants. May 13, 2016Lynn Ames Reading an Excerpt from Final CutLynn Ames2016-05-03 | Lynn Ames reads an excerpt from her brand-new novel, Final Cut.Lynn Ames Virtual Appearance 4-18-2016Lynn Ames2016-04-18 | Periodically, Lynn creates "virtual" appearances where she invites folks to ask her whatever questions they would ask during an in-person appearance. Here Lynn answers some of those questions.Signs of Parkers RecoveryLynn Ames2016-02-17 | I know Parker is recovering because he's coveting my apple.Pizza delivery Goldie Awards 2015Lynn Ames2015-12-18 | This is awards show hosts Ann McMan and Lynn Ames, with a special guest appearance by pizza delivery person, Sandra Moran. This footage was shot in July, 2015 at the Golden Crown Literary Society Awards in New Orleans, LA.Lynn Ames: A League of Their Own KeynoteLynn Ames2015-11-28 | Excerpts from Director/Executive Producer/Author Lynn Ames' keynote speech to the 2015 A League of Their Own luncheon. Lynn is introduced by National Softball Hall of Famer Dot Wilkinson.Extra Innings Final TrailerLynn Ames2015-09-16 | This is the official trailer for Extra Innings: The Real Story Behind the Bright Lights of Summer. The documentary tells the real-life story of National Softball Hall of Famer Dot Wilkinson.Lynn Ames Describes Her Documentary, Extra InningsLynn Ames2015-09-08 | Lynn Ames explains the impetus behind Extra Innings, her feature-length documentary about Dot Wilkinson, the greatest catcher ever to play the game of women's softball.Lynn Ames 2015 Goldie Award acceptance speech optimized for computerLynn Ames2015-08-01 | This is the official version of Lynn Ames' acceptance speech for the 2015 Goldie Award for Historical Fiction.
This version is optimized for the computer.
Video credit: Brenda Barton and 3 Grunts Productions.GCLS Awards 2015 OpeningLynn Ames2015-07-27 | ...Lynn Ames reading Bright Lights liveLynn Ames2015-04-10 | Lynn Ames doing an interactive reading of Bright Lights of Summer at Proud Bookstore in Rehoboth Beach during Women's Fest.Stuffed Rooster MicrosugeryLynn Ames2015-02-03 | Lynn operates on Dixie's prized rooster.Lynn Ames gives Dot Wilkinson Bright Lights of SummerLynn Ames2014-11-14 | Lynn Ames presents her dear friend, National Softball Hall of Famer Dot Wilkinson, with the very first copy of Bright Lights of Summer.Dixie Playing Upstairs/DownstairsLynn Ames2014-09-05 | Dixie LOVES to play catch. She especially likes the long toss.Lynn goes to Home Depot to buy duct tapeLynn Ames2014-08-06 | Embarrassed to learn that she has none in the house, Lynn goes on an excursion to Home Depot to buy duct tape.Dot Wilkinson Reacts to Take Me Out to the Ball GameLynn Ames2014-07-17 | On July 12, 2014, at the 10th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference, 16 fans of National Softball Hall of Famer Dot Wilkinson got together in a spontaneous gesture of love and sent her an unforgettable message. This is what happened when Dot received that message.The 2014 Golden Crown Literary Awards - PoetryLynn Ames2014-07-15 | Lynn Ames accepts the Goldie for Poetry on behalf of her good friend, Beth Mitchum, editor of Roses Read.Presenting the awards for historical fiction with Susan ThompsonLynn Ames2014-07-15 | Lynn Ames and Susan Thompson presenting the Goldie Awards for Historical Fiction at the 2014 Golden Crown Literary Society conference.GCLS Ameswear models Sing to DotLynn Ames2014-07-15 | As a special tribute to National Softball Hall of Famer Dot Wilkinson, a group of fans wearing their Rambler-related Ameswear t-shirts and ball caps got together to send her a special greeting.Lynn Ames & Susan Thompson Presenting the 2014 Goldie AwardLynn Ames2014-07-13 | Lynn Ames & Susan Thompson Presenting the 2014 Goldie Awards for Historical Fiction.Lynn Ames Accepting the 2014 Ann Bannon Popular Fiction AwaLynn Ames2014-07-13 | Lynn Ames accepting the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award from Ann Bannon, herself. What an honor and a thrill!Lynn Ames Lammy Reading All That Lies WithinLynn Ames2014-04-27 | On Tuesday night, April 22, 2014, Lynn Ames appeared in West Hollywood, CA to read from her Lammy-nominated romance, All That Lies Within. A thoughtful audience member was kind enough to record the reading. Here is the result.