Birth City

Springfield

Birth State

MA

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Occupation(s)

Legal Assistant

Biography

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Linsey Baldwin is the third child and second daughter in a military family. Linsey and her husband Tom traveled for many years, finally settling down in southern Colorado in 2000. Linsey and Tom have three grown children and one grandchild. In her debut novel, Mom's Summer, Linsey provides a fresh, heartwarming perspective to handling the illness and loss of a dear loved one.

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Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Speaker Availability

No

Birth City

Trenton

Birth State

NJ

Current Location

Peyton, CO

Email (Public)

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Inspirational Keynote Speaker - Success Coach - Corporate Trainer and Author

Biography

Award-winning Global TEDx Keynote Speaker, Executive Speaking Coach, co-Host of the Denim & Pearls podcast, a 15-time best-selling Author and Co-Author of 28 books, Dr. Michelle Mras is the Host of the livestream TV show, “MentalShift” show on The New Channel (TNC), Philippines, and ZondraTV. She also has speaking parts in several SyFy movies (be sure to check her IMDB page!). Her music EP album "Michelle" is also available on her website at michellemras.com.

Dr. Michelle Mras is a survivor of multiple life challenges to include a Traumatic Brain Injury and Breast Cancer. She guides her clients to recognize the innate gifts within them, to stop apologizing for what they are not, and step into who they truly are. Michelle’s driving thought is that every day is a gift. Tomorrow is never promised. Every moment is an opportunity to be the best version of you… Unapologetically!

Awards/Honors

Education/Training

John Maxwell Leadership Team - Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker
Dr.Rohm's D.I.S.C. Personality Insights - Certified Trainer
Dr. Paul Scheele - Learning Strategies, Neuro-Linguistic Programing (NLP) - Certified Trainer
Masters degree in Quality Systems Management, 2007
Leadership Program of the Rockies, 2011 Alumni
PhD, Doctorate of Entreprenology, 2022

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Published Works

Interviews

Organizations

John C Maxwell Team - Toastmasters International - Leadership Program of the Rockies - Perfect Publishing - Rock Your Life Mastermind - The Best You Synergy Project

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

Overcoming difficult situations - Succeeding in life - Relationships - Leadership - Public speaking - Positive thinking - Life planning - Learning your personality and how to relate to others - Breaking through fear - Interview skills

Birth City

Minneapolis

Birth State

MN

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Email (Public)

Occupation(s)

Former flight attendant - Self employed New Tech Medical

Biography

We have been in Colorado Springs since 2005, moving here from Castle Rock. I have lived in Colorado since 1967. I flew for the original Frontier Airlines for seventeen years when a back injury and subsequent surgery would not allow me to return to my flying duties. I still miss it. My husband Bob and I started New Tech Medical in 1982. We are independent manufacturers Reps in medical sales. At one time we covered nine western states but now Bob is semi-retired and covers Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. I am currently working hard at selling my book. In the late 1980s I found out that my aunt had saved a series of letters written to her by my father. They dated from 1945 to 1953 when he died. I was only six years old when he passed away so reading his letters gave me the opportunity of knowing just who this amazing man was. I was greatly encouraged by my sister to write a book based on these letters. It took me over 20 years to finish it and I think that the ending is just as it was meant to be. The title is I've Been Only a Shadow." One of his letters says, "I've been only a shadow in the lives of so many people." The book was published in late 2015. I have been traveling to the cities where most of the story happened and am now concentrating on Colorado. I'm doing a spot on the radio June 27th and am currently contacting TV stations about doing a short piece. I am passionate about his story. Had he lived, he would have told the story himself. I am very proud to be the one to share it. Thank you.

Education/Training

University of Utah - Arapahoe Community College - Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Organizations

Castle Rock Writers Group - Pikes Peak Writers - Pikes Peak Writers Conferences

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

Orphanages, child abuse, surviving extremely difficult situations and the ability to keep a good Irish (or whatever) sense of humor. The importance of family. How one woman raised four children by herself in
the 1940s. The power of believing in yourself and giving yourself permission to do great things. And, of course, flying... it's the best job on earth!

Birth City

Colorado Springs

Birth State

CO

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Email (Public)

Occupation(s)

Author - speaker - consultant

Biography

Royce Gomez King has been a serial entrepreneur for more than 25 years and is an SBDC Certified Coach, Certified Direct Response Copywriter, and frequent trainer on online marketing strategies. Her education in Nonprofit Management and working with executives extends internationally through speaking and consulting. Her columns and business advice have been published in the Small Business Expert Forum, Huffington Post, Carol Roth, Charity Magazine, and more. 

With the release of Unwrapping Your Worth in Christ: Relishing Moments With God, Royce is serving missionaries around the world and is committed to helping others develop a relationship with Jesus. In addition, Royce has served in volunteer ministry for nearly 30 years. She’s held leadership roles within the church, including youth group leader, Bible study leader, retreat speaker, and others. Her heart for at-risk populations has always spurred her to serve and mentor women and young girls.

Today Royce and her husband reside in Colorado, and have two grown children and a precious granddaughter. She enjoys hiking, traveling, good food, and reading.

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Organizations

Toastmasters

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

* Empowering women
* Adversity
* Communication
* Healthy boundaries
* Social enterprise
* Travel hacking

Birth Year (-Died Year)

1956

Birth City

Decatur

Birth State

IL

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Occupation(s)

Self-employed

Biography

At the age of 12 my family and I visited my brother while he was stationed at Ft. Carson. It was the first time that I ever saw mountains and in my young mind I told myself that one day I would live by these mountains. It is now over 45 years later and I am. But I encountered lifetime of experiences before fulfilling my childhood dream. I am from the Midwest, a flatlander. I have been a probation officer, an explosive detection trainer, a trainer for an inmate telephone company, a research analyst, and an instructor at a college here in Colorado Springs. I have travelled the world, dined at the 125 year old mansion of the former Chicago Bears' owner George Halas, and waded in the Bohol Sea. I have experienced a number of tragedies - I survived a haunting divorce, endured a 35 year ordeal which started with my father getting shot and killed when I was 22 years old, and there are many others. But I have always fought back - with the help of my magnetic Colorado mountains I have come full circle - and now, I am living once more.

Education/Training

Bachelor of Arts, Illinois State University

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

Criminal justice - Writing - Motivational - Travel - Numismatics - Job searching

Current Location

Fountain, CO

Email (Public)

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Travel writer - Nature photographer - Artist

Biography

Adrienne has lived in Fountain since 2013 and is originally from South Africa. She adores nature and has been a photographer for more years than she cares to admit. Having discovered so much to photograph in her own backyard (she refers to everywhere as her "backyard"), a book of her work was the logical next step. Her Backyard Snapshots book is an eBook, with 150 full color photos! Her book is for all ages, and she is particularly keen for children to read and enjoy this book as the message inside is to stop and look. Her book is available from Amazon.com and readable on most devices, which is great, as you're not restricted to using a Kindle. Visit her website at www.pettprojects.com to see more wildlife photos, her art work and her travel stories.

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Published Works

Speaker Availability

Yes

Birth City

Denver

Birth State

CO

Current Location

Fountain, CO

Email (Public)

Occupation(s)

Author of romantic mysteries and thrillers - Retired education and pastor

Biography

As an educator, teacher and high school principal, I moved to Colorado in the '90s to both teach and pastor a small local church, while also working on a novel. After 48 years, I finished Freedom's Tree and self-published through West Bow Press, a division of Zondervan and Nelson Bibles. I taught at Success First, the alternative school at Doherty High School and retired from Coronado High School where I taught English and served as department head. In retirement, I've been a community activist battling against the commercialization of medical marijuana and against the proliferation of smart meters, a wireless industry tool that emits electro-magnetic radio frequency, or "dirty electricity."

Awards/Honors

Education/Training

- Bachelor of Science in English and Social Studies, University of Colorado, 1967
- Master of Arts, Eastern Michigan University, 1971
- Bachelor of Christian Ministry, Colorado Christian University, 1990

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Organizations

National Association of Secondary School Principals

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

My book, Freedom's Tree - Community Leadership: How to Find It and Make It Work for You - A humorous approach to self publishing - Creative writing - Utility smart meters and their effect on you - Marijuana Wars: My Life as a Community Activist

Birth City

Minneapolis

Birth State

MN

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Email (Public)

Occupation(s)

Nurse Educator - Penrose Hospital

Biography

I have lived in Colorado Springs for over twelve years after living in the South Pacific as well as Mongolia in Central Asia - and I love it here! The mountains and nature of this region have influenced my writing and inspire me.

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

Self-publishing

Current Location

El Paso County, CO

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Retired El Paso County sheriff - Historian and writer

Biography

John Wesley Anderson, MBA, is a published author, storyteller, and TEDx speaker. He enjoyed a 30-year law enforcement career, retiring at the rank of sergeant after 22 years with the Colorado Springs Police Department, followed by 8 years serving as the elected sheriff for El Paso County, Colorado. After being term-limited as Sheriff, John retired from public safety and was employed in homeland and corporate security for ten years in the private sector. He retired from the Lockheed Martin Corporation in 2012 to launch a consulting business allowing him the freedom to pursue his love of history, writing and the arts. In 2022 John was honored to receive the Golden Quill Award from the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District. Although John has traveled around the world, including several adventures on a catamaran sailing the Caribbean, three corporate security assignments into a combat zone on the Horn of Africa and landing on an aircraft carrier at sea in the Pacific Ocean, he remains most fascinated by the rich history and art discovered in his own backyard in the American Southwest.

Awards/Honors

Local Authors Genres

Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

John is available to give presentations on his books or short talks for book clubs (either virtually or in-person).

Birth Year (-Died Year)

1963

Birth City

Oakland

Birth State

CA

Current Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Phone (Public)

(719) 473-9237

Email (Public)

Author's Website

Occupation(s)

Writer and Publisher, Greenwoman Publishing, LLC

Biography

Sandra Knauf was born in California and spent most of her childhood in Missouri. She moved to Colorado when she was a teenager and has lived there ever since. She is the publisher and editor of Greenwoman Magazine, a garden writing magazine, which she started in 2010. Her work has appeared in The Denver Post, GreenPrints, Colorado Gardener, and other publications, and she has been a guest commentator on KRCC's "Western Skies" radio show. (KRCC is NPR's southern Colorado affiliate station.) Zera and the Green Man is her first novel. She lives in Colorado Springs with her family, pets, and a big garden.

Awards/Honors

Education/Training

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Bachelor of Arts, English, 1991

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Published Works

Published Works Book Jackets

Interviews

Organizations

* Grimy Hands Girls' Club
* Toastmasters
* League of Women Voters
* Peak Peak Art Council
* Green Cities Coalition

Speaker Availability

Yes

Speaker Topics

Self-Publishing