BOOC: Authors

Genres: Non-Fiction

Areas of Expertise: Nonfiction Writing, Outdoor/bicycling

Bio: Daryl Farmer is the author of BICYCLING BEYOND THE DIVIDE, which received a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers Award. His work has appeared in many journals, including Hayden’s Ferry Review and Quarter After Eight. He is an assistant professor at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Genres: Non-Fiction, How-To, Self-Help

Areas of Expertise: Weight Loss

Bio: I am a Registered Nurse. I wrote a step-by-step weight loss book, 'Weightloss Do's And Don'ts.' I give seminars on weight loss, and sell products over the internet and at my seminars. I also answer weight loss questions on my blog. I hope to be able to talk with you soon.

Genres: Fiction

Areas of Expertise: Southern Fiction; Fiction; Book Clubs; How to Write That First Novel

Bio: Jennifer Manske Fenske is the author of the novels, The Wide Smiles of Girls and Toss the Bride. Her essays have been published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Arizona Republic, and Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel as well as New Parent and The Lutheran magazines.

Genres: History

Areas of Expertise: Colorado History, Colorado Romance

Bio: Rosemary is a Denver native and a fourth generation Coloradan. She has written numerous articles for local newspapers and magazines, including "The Denver Post" and "Colorado Homes and Lifestyles." Her book, "Colorado's Legendary Lovers," is an intimate glance into the lives and loves of Colorado's most fascinating historic characters.

Genres: Ethnic, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade/YA Fiction

Areas of Expertise: Historical Fiction, Fiction Writing, Research, Presentation

Bio: Lively hands-on presentations of Mary’s award-winning historical novels of the American West are enthusiastically received in grades 3-9. Educators value her novels as models for student research and writing, curriculum tie-ins, and for meeting state standards. Mary teaches fiction, is a public speaker, and loves giving book talks in schools.