BOOC: Authors

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

Areas of Expertise: Author, Editor, Game Designer, Spanish, Cuba, Hispanic, Translator, Ghostwriter, Webmaster

Bio: Originally from Cuba, Olgy's school talks are about growing up in Cuba under Castro’s regime. She's also a game designer, editor, ghostwriter, webmaster and speaker. Her cross-cultural simulations, The Luna Game and The Kampei Game, have been used worldwide. Olgy holds an M.A. in Education. She has now relocated from Colorado to Virginia.

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Inspirational, Middle Grade/YA Fiction, Screenwriting, Short Stories, Spirituality

Areas of Expertise: Writing and Storytelling

Bio: Denis is a writer/storyteller with a background in short stories and screenplays. His latest novel is Midnight and the Magical Prairie Schooner. Currently he is working on three follow up novellas to this novel. He is available for story telling, writing workshops and book readings/signings.

Genres: Business

Areas of Expertise: Leadership, Conflict, Teams and Employee Relations

Bio: Greg Giesen is the author of three books on Authenticity. He is a professional speaker, conflict mediator, management trainer and management coach. Greg has published numerous articles and facilitates the award-winning workshop, Leading From Within. He is also a graduate professor at the University of Denver.

Genres: Book Illustrators, Children's Picture Books, Humor

Areas of Expertise: Illustration, Computer Graphics, Digital Art

Bio: Chris Gilman is an illustrator and digital artist. With his humorous, lighthearted presentation style and 5 years of teaching experience, he easily engages and entertains children. His specialty is giving cartooning and drawing lessons. Other topics include computer software (Photoshop and Illustrator), CG film techniques, and 3D modeling.

Genres: Non-Fiction

Areas of Expertise: Non-fiction Narrative, Journalism, Environmental Politics, Climate Change

Bio: Daniel Glick won the 2003 Colorado Book Award for "Monkey Dancing: A Father, Two Kids, and a Journey to the Ends of the Earth." He also wrote "Powder Burn: Arson, Money and Mystery on Vail Mountain." A 13-year Newsweek veteran, Glick now writes for National Geographic, Smithsonian and other national magazines.