I am a woman of faith and use my talents as a pianist, vocalist and public speaker—locally in California, nationally and internationally. A TV and radio personality, I have appeared as a featured guest on shows such as Morton Downey, Jr., Geraldo Talk Show NBC, CNBC Live, Sally Jesse Raphael Talk Show NBC, Joan Rivers Talk Show CBS, KFIA Talks-Carmichael, California, KATA Radio, Arcata, California, and American Greed CNBC. I write screenplays, poems and books and contributed a nationally released book—Inch By Inch… Is It a Cinch—that spawned a bevy of newspaper publications addressing this nation’s issue of obesity and health. I am currently writing my first screenplay—Food and Evil—, based on my life story of food addiction. Concurrently I am writing my second book—Greed or Need—, which chronicles my and my husband’s plunge into the world of international bank fraud, leaving us victims of a multi-million dollar scam. A favorite past time has been writing over sixty poems. Promoting human beauty as God’s gift, I have served as judge for numerous pageants in California, Arizona and Texas. I have served on the board of I’m A Woman and Sacramento Republican Women Federated. My husband, Jim, and I are licensed ministers and have been married 37 years. Currently we serve on the staff of Valley View Church at Del Webb Sun City in Lincoln, California as musical directors.
Residing in Citrus Heights, California for 33 years our greatest joy is spoiling our delightful grand children.
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TELEVISION FEATURED GUEST APPEARANCES:
- California Tonight
KFCB- Concord, California-August 1987 - Coast To Coast
KFCB-Concord, California-March 1988 - In His Time
KWHE-Honolulu, Hawaii-June 1988 - Morton Downey, Jr
WWOR-Atlantic City, New Jersey-September 1988 - Come Alive With “65”
KLXV-San Jose, California-September 1988 - Morton Downey, Jr.
WWOR-Secaucus, New Jersey-September 1988 - Accent On Health
KFCB-Concord, California-October1988 - Radiant Life
KCSO-Modesto, California-December1988 - Geraldo Talk Show
NBC-Palm Springs, California-February 1989 - Coast to Coast
KFCB-Concord, California-April 1989 - Radiant Life
KCSO-Modesto, California-June 1989 - CNBC Live
CNBC-Fort Lee, New Jersey-August 1989 - Sally Jesse Raphael Talk Show
NBC-Phoenix, Arizona-November 1989 - Joan Rivers Talk Show
CBS-New York City, New York-February 1990 - Captain Sacto Reunion Show
KOVR-Sacramento, California-September 1995 - American Greed
CNBC-Chicago, Illinois-March 2008 - The O’Reilly Factor -Fox-November 2008
RADIO FEATURED GUEST
- KFIA Talks-KFIA-Carmichael, California-August 1987
- KFIA Talks-KFIA-Carmichael, California-August 1988
- Boyd Lyons Talk Show-KQWE-Honolulu, Hawaii -June -1988
TELEVISION AND RADIO PRODUCTION
- The Ambassadors-KATA Radio-Arcata ,California-April 1968
- People in Action-KVIQ Television-Eureka, California-May 1993
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
- Gospel Festival Concert with Oak Ridge Boys-(Pianist) Chico, California- February 1968
- An Evening Of Gospel Music with Oakridge Boys-(Pianist) Chico, California-November 1970
- The Singing Christmas Tree-(Vocalist) Sacramento, California-1983-1995
- Billy Graham Crusade-(Choir Participant) Sacramento, California-October 1995
- Numerous Others-(Pianist and Vocalist)-Local, National and International-1961-Present
MUSIC CD PRODUCTION
- Mommy, Please-WonWorld Studio-Fair Oaks, California-October 1997
BEAUTY PAGEANT JUDGE
- Vivianna Productions-Sacramento, California-June 1990V
- Vivianna Productions-Universal City, California-November 1991
- Vivianna Productions-Universal City, California-November 1992
- DanFranc Productions-Anaheim, California-November 1993
- DanFranc Productions-Phoenix, Arizona-July1994
- DanFranc Productions-Los Angeles, California-February 1995
- DanFranc Productions-Dallas, Texas-March 1995
- DanFranc Productions-Tiempe, Arizona July-1995
- DanFranc Productions-Dallas, Texas-August 1995
- DanFranc Productions-Irvine, California-March 1996
- Wind and Wings Productions-Fair Oaks, California-March 1996
AUTHOR
- The Chatter Monthly-Newspaper Publication-Roseville, California-1962
- The Good Guy In Her Life-Magazine Publication-Sacramento, California-1987
- Inch By Inch…Is It A Cinch-Book-July 1988
- Various Poetry-1972- 57 poems to Present
- Food and Evil-Screenplay 2004-Present
- Greed Or Need -Book-January 2008-Present
FEATURED IN PUBLICATIONS
- Golden Land Living-Press Tribune Newspaper-January 1967
- New Choir Weekly Broadcast-Times Standard Newspaper-May1968
- Christian Women’s Club Programs Planned-Times Standard Newspaper-June 1968
- Church Notes-Times Standard Newspaper-January-1969
- Youth March For God and Country-Times Stand Newspaper-July 1970
- Good Guy Winner-Sacramento Bee Newspaper-June 1987
- She Won The Good Guy-Raley’s Superstories Magazine-July 1987
- Self-Acceptance-The Book Store Journal Magazine-May 1988
- Scales Of Injustice-The Press Tribune Newspaper-September-1988
- Lifetime Struggle-Raley’s Superstories Magazine-February 1989
- Anguish Of The Obese Is Deadly-Citrus Heights Newspaper-March 1990
- Weight Seminar-Tuolumne Newspaper-May 1990
- Weighty Issues- Sacramento Magazine-October 1990 Sixties
- CBA’er Newsletter-March 1991
- Billy Graham Crusade Music Sets A Moving Tone- Sacramento Bee-October-1995
- Meet Phyllis Miller-Raintree Magazine-October 1996
- Capital Concerns-Press Tribune Newspaper-May 1998
- Investment is too good to be true -Sacramento Bee-June 2004
- Investment is too good to be true-Caribbean Net News-June 2004
- Getting to know you-Valley View March 2007
- Four Sentenced in Ponzi Rip-off-The Oregonan-August 2007
- Investment is too good to be true-UK Indymedia- January 2008
SKILLS
- Pianist
- Vocalist
- Public Speaker
- California Licensed Real Estate Broker
- California Licensed Cosmetologist
- Previous Licensed Chef for Hire
AFFILATIONS
- Served on the board of I’m A Woman 1987
- Served on the board of Sacramento Republican Women 2003-2004. Invited guest to the 2004 Republican Convention NYC and 2008 Presidential Inauguration Washington DC
WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT ME
- “When I met Phyllis it was apparent she had a heart for people”
Nicky Cruz featured Movie Run, Baby Run starring Eric Estrada - “It is my privilege to be a small part of her encouraging book”
Danuta Soderman Co-Hostess of the 700 Club - “I enjoyed reading her book and thought it was very good. I trust the Lord will use it to bless many”
Dave Roever, Author/Evangelist - “Phyllis certainly went through an enormous struggle. Thousands who will be able to identify with her”
Arthur Gordon, Guideposts Magazine - “I read her book in one sitting—couldn’t put I down”
Lillie Knauls, Gospel Recording Artist - “I deeply appreciate her kindness and gesture of friendship”
Nancy Regan, First Lady - “Phyllis has written a very candid book of heartache and frustration”
Paul Ferrin, Former Music Director PTL Club - “She is very special to me. Once I started reading her book, I couldn’t put it down”
Joyce Doerflein, Founder of Women’s Aglow International - “Meeting people like you is what makes my job and life so exciting”
Ed Glavin, Producer Phil Donahue Show - “My husband is a family counselor and marriage seminar speaker and he has her book circulating”
Betty Malz, Author/Speaker - ”You are a fine example and an inspiration”
Sam Walton, founder Wal-Mart Stores , Inc. - “Thank you very much for sharing your book with me. And congratulations”
Phyllis Diller, Comedian - “I appreciate her sharing her book with me. It takes hard work and a little luck—to make it to the top“
Oprah Winfrey, Harpo Inc - I recall, with pleasure, your playing the piano for my reunion”
Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. 4 Star Commandant General - “God has blessed her with a talent”
Robert G. Tilton, Pastor/Teacher - “I am doing something quite rare, for me, I’m enjoying reading a book!”
Mike Adkins, Gospel Recording Artist - “Anything we can do to help further her ministry, we’re certainly willing to do”
Dony & Reba McGuire, Gospel Recording artists - “Phyllis is in our daily prayers and her book looks to be interesting”
Paul and Jan Crouch, Trinity Broadcast Network - “Unique and uplifting insights. We will certainly keep her book in our resource library”
Bobbie Valentine, Focus on the Family - “The story brings out a lot of emotion from sorrow to joy”
Jim Black, PhD, Word Publishers - “We will announce the book as a new publication in the next issue of our newsletter”
Maria Foncellino, American Anorexia/Bulimia Assn., Inc. - “You are beautiful and I can’t wait to read your book”
Barbara Bush, Former First Lady September 2006