Birth City

Boulder

Birth State

CO

Current Location

Boulder, CO

Email (Public)

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Children's Author

Biography

Award-winning Children's Author, Elaine Pease, has three picture books, a middle grade novel GHOST OVER BOULDER CREEK, the journey of a half-Cheyenne boy as he searches for his white father with Buffalo Bill in 1860s Colorado, and her most recent: an easy reader chapter book based on the true heart-warming stories at Colorado Horse Rescue, SAFE AT LAST.

Awards/Honors

Education/Training

SDSU B.S. Journalism

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Interviews

Organizations

RMSCSBWI - RMFW

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

I've spoken about or conducted workshops on topics such as self-publishing vs. traditional publishing (having equal exposure to both in my career), researching and writing the historical mystery middle grade novel ("Dust to
Dust Jackets" panel at Barnes & Noble), and writing and finding the right publisher for your picture book.

Pseudonym

J. B. Stockings

Birth City

Franklin

Birth State

NE

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Email (Public)

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Author, artist, seamstress

Biography

Jodi Bowersox has never liked being put in a box. Over the course of her life, she has been an actress, seamstress, designer, business owner, homeschool teacher, kid's choir director, and artist, so it's only natural that her writing would take on an eclectic flare as well.

Her romance novels span genres from faith fiction to suspense to time travel to sci fi with small town and big city settings. Several have won awards from the Colorado Book Awards, the Colorado Authors League, and the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. She has also been named a finalist in the American Fiction Awards and the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Awards.

In addition to novels, she has children's picture books to her credit under the name J.B. Stockings that include her new series of books for birth to three that she calls Sing-a-Story books.

As an award-winning watercolor artist, Jodi specializes in pet portraits and has illustrated a couple of her children’s books herself. A Tale of Two Kitties and Cats feature some of her favorite pets. You can read more about Jodi’s writing and other creative endeavors, as well as read samples of her books, at jodibowersox.com.

Jodi lives in the heart of Colorado Springs with her husband and too many cats where they never get tired of looking at the mountain views.

Education/Training

B.A. in Theater from Sterling College, Sterling KS

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Organizations

Member of the Colorado Authors League

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

* The Writing Process
* The Editing Process

Biography

A San Francisco native, Maria Faulconer is a children's author and freelance writer. Her latest book, A Mom for Umande, is the heart-tugging true story of a baby gorilla who finds love in the arms of a surrogate mom. Recommended by the New York Times and USA Today, Umande received a starred-review in Kirkus and was nominated for a Show Me Award by the Missouri Association of School Librarians. Her first book, Arianna and the Strawberry Tea, was promoted on a national morning talk show. A graduate of Stanford University with an MA from the University of Colorado, she taught high school English, counseled emotionally disturbed teens, and writes for Colorado Springs Style Magazine.

Education/Training

Bachelor of Arts degree, Stanford University
Master of Arts degree, University of Colorado

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Speaker Availability

Yes

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Occupation(s)

Author of children's books

Biography

Several years ago my husband and I, along with our three children, settled back in the Colorado Springs area to be near family and for our love of hiking and climbing.

Education/Training

Grand Rapids Community College, focus on English and writing

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Organizations

Greenhouse Arts Group - Women of Global Action (WOGA)

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

I have a background in public speaking, especially to women on issues of identity, value, healing, and restoration. Topics include: social justice issues, my testimony/journey with God, nutrition, motherhood, and more.

Birth Year (-Died Year)

1976

Birth City

Rio de Janeiro

Birth State

Brazil

Current Location

Monument, CO

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Children's book writer

Biography

Ana Crespo is the author of The Sock Thief, a CCBC 2016 Choices book that tells the story of Felipe, a Brazilian boy who can't afford a soccer ball and must use a lot of creativity (and a few socks) to solve his problem. She is also the author of the My Emotions and Me series. The series follows JP, a little boy with a big imagination, as he learns how to deal with his feelings. Ana is originally from Brazil, but lives in beautiful Colorado with her family.

Education/Training

M.Ed. in Career and Technology Education - Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Organizations

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

The making of a book (The Sock Thief) - Brazilian culture - Presentations to elementary schools only, grades PK-3. No "whole school" presentations, please! Please visit my website for more information.

Birth City

Fort Morgan

Birth State

CO

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Occupation(s)

Retired

Biography

Faye was a crafter during the 1990s. She sculpted with chicken wire and won the President's Award for a large free-standing sculpted horse at the Tempe, Arizona Craft Show in 1993. She also writes poetry and philosophical sayings. Her favorite poem is If, by Rudyard Kipling. Faye settled in Colorado Springs in 1997 and has been a resident ever since.

Education/Training

Graduate of Greeley High School - Miscellaneous college courses

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

Writing children's books with positive messages

Birth Year (-Died Year)

1947

Birth City

Fairmont

Birth State

MN

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Occupation(s)

Mathematics Instructor - Business Owner, Plbg/HVAC Inspector

Biography

My family moved to Colorado Springs in 1953. I graduated from Widefield High School and the University of Colorado. I have a Master's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. I taught mathematics in Nebraska and at Widefield High School. I owned a business for 13 years and was the Colorado State Plumbing Inspector Supervisor for 3 years.

Education/Training

Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Organizations

Volunteer at North Cheyenne Canyon Park

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

I have lectured and taught many classes, and can speak about Mathematics, Education, Construction, and Philosophy.

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Writer, librarian, educator

Biography

I came to Colorado in 1973 because of the beauty of the land and the promise of the future.

Awards/Honors

Education/Training

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Lake Erie College, Ohio, 1968 - Master of Education, Educational Communications, University of Hawaii, 1972 - M. A. L. S., Library Science, University of Denver, 1974 - University of Denver Publishing Institute, 1981 - Stanford University, Publishing Course, 1983

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Organizations

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - Colorado Authors League - Authors Guild - Colorado Association of Libraries

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

Contact author for speaker topics and availability

Pseudonym

Lisa Tawn Bergren

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Writer and editor

Biography

I came to Colorado Springs as an editor on the team that founded WaterBrook Press/Random House. After four years with the company, I decided to go freelance, but we had fallen in love with Colorado--it's home now.

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Speaker Availability

No

Pseudonym

K. D. Huxman (for children)

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Freelance writer, freelance editor, poet

Biography

K.D. Huxman’s first love, after reading, was space. She wanted to be the first veterinarian astronaut. In college, she studied biology and was in Air Force ROTC. After college she became an Air Force officer. But rocketing to the stars was not to be. She married a fellow Air Force officer and settled into raising a family. But she never forgot her love of books or science. Many of her books have a science fiction or fantasy element. K.D. went on to earn an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Norwich University. Her first picture book is Dragon Talk. Her second picture book, Grizzelda Gorilla won an EPPY for Best Children’s/YA Ebook. Both picture books are from Dragonfly Publishing. She writes non-fiction for children at Apprentice Shop Books. After travelling around the country with the Air Force, K.D. settled in Colorado. On a clear night she enjoys looking up at the stars, dreaming, and writing.

Awards/Honors

Education/Training

M.F.A. Writing for Children, Vermont College/Norwich University
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Organizations

Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Pikes Peak Writers

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

I love to talk about writing and the business of writing. Please contact me with an idea and I will see what I can put together for you.