Corrie Elliott is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario Canada. Corrie works with children in mental health settings in Sarnia ON and London ON. Corrie fell in love with creating stories about mental health during her time working with children.
I am a former special education teacher and mother of two young adults (one with autism). I am currently pursuing a full-time career in writing (a lifelong dream).
I was born in New Jersey but my family moved to Miami when I was about 3 years old. I am a single-mom of an amazing teenage boy. I have a Bachelor’s in Communications from FIU. My days are filled with work and the joyful chaos of parenting. I also have a little fur-baby rescue dog Ginger, affectionately known as Gingy.
My name is Cherise Arthur and I am a retired educator and currently teaching a class at a local college on writing and self publishing. I grew up on a farm and always loved animals and writing as a kid. I was lucky enough to have ponies and horses as a child as well as dogs, cats, ducks and even a raccoon. Dad brought him home one day and he was very small. We named him Rocky.
I am Dr. Orissa DePass, an educator of many years. I live in Georgia and have one adult daughter named Clemencia. My mother, also named Clemencia was born in the country Panama. My first book, Clemencia, A Panamanian Cinderella was written to share the beautiful culture of Panama.
My name is Nicole Minard, and I’m not only a mother but also a Behavior Analyst who deeply values the transformative journey of parenting. I find immense joy in the little moments that make up this adventure. My passion lies in empowering parents, guiding them to replace stress with joy by fostering confidence in their parenting skills. Apart from writing, I prioritize spending quality time with my family. I’m also the founder of an Applied Behavior Analysis agency and a co-founder of a Babysitting organization, which further enriches my understanding of child development and family dynamics.
I’m a classically trained violist and violinist who studied music performance at NYU. I am also an art connoisseur and have worked as both art curator, dealer and consultant for a variety of galleries in NYC. I enjoy speaking French, going to the opera, reading Russian novels and going to art shows. I worked as an editor of a variety of art magazines. I also started doing stand up comedy and got some acting roles coming up. So yes, there’s a parallel between me and the character Molly in the book. I too had big dreams of being a “star”.
Q: First tell us something about yourself.
I am a retired speech/language pathologist and began writing books that met my speech therapy goals. Once I retired I continued writing, sometimes inspired by my grandchildren and often because that is the way my mind runs.
Q: How and when did your journey start as a writer?
I began in about 2000 when my husband retired and we started a publishing company for speech therapists.
Q: When did you write your first story? Is it published or not?
My first story was written and published in about 2003. It was EEK! I Hear a Squeak and the Scurrying of Little Feet.
Q: Tell us something more about your books?
Initially, they were to meet my speech goals with a lot of rhyming and repetition.
Q: Why do you choose kids as your reader? Is there any specific reason?
Yes, kids learn language, pre-reading skills, and emotional skills via books.
Q: How did these stories and characters come to your mind?
Good question. I think it is based on my experience working with young children. We need fun books to capture the imagination of children. For instance, I wrote one book, Farting Four-Toed Troll, based on the Norwegian troll my children grew up with in Norway. But, I put the silly bent on it as I understood the working mind of little boys.
Q: Do you want to leave any message for your readers?
Yes, to parents. Children need to hear words in a loving way (in your lap). They need to hear stories of kindness and love and how to cope with childhood’s difficulties as a way of preparing for coping with life.
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I am a certified positive parenting coach and passionate advocate for creating a better world through parenting, embedding my experiences into the magical tales I write. A linguist and quality expert, my personal tale took a transformative turn when I became a mother. My journey with positive parenting led me to sharing valuable lessons through engaging stories.
I have 3 published books – Cloud Monsters, Cloud Monsters: Return of The Vultans and of course The Lonely Chameleon. I love writing for kids and seeing them enjoy reading my books.