BOOC: Authors

Genres: Non-Fiction, Romance, Self-Help

Areas of Expertise: Keeping Romance Alive in Committed Relationships

Bio: Mary Zalmanek's book, THE ART OF THE SPARK: 12 HABITS TO INSPIRE ROMANTIC ADVENTURES delves deeper into the art of romance by focusing not on how to be romantic, but instead on the personal journey of discovering both your and your partner's Romance Profile.

Genres: Spirituality

Areas of Expertise: Speaker on Book: When Your Spirit Calls - in Search of Your Spiritual Voice.

Bio: Mandy Ziegler promotes the work of her late husband, Warren Ziegler.She explores the reality of spirit and the characteristics of nine spiritual archetypes: How the discovery of your own spiritual archetype can provide direction in your life pursuits, make better choices, help deal with life's speed bumps and hurdles.

Genres: Children's Picture Books

Areas of Expertise: Writing and Publishing Children's Books; Readers Theater; Story Activites.

Bio: Before writing children's books,Sara Goodman Zimet spent 29 years as Professor of Psychology at the UCHealth Sciences Center. She has written many books, chapters, and journal articles. Her children's books include:The Monster Solution (first prize at CIPA's 2004 Writers Contest),Hannah and the Perfect Picture Pony - A Story of The Great Depression (runner-up award at CIPA's 2004 Writers Contest, and Kids Discovery Denver and Boulder - A Guide to Family Fun and Adventure. Sara has taught every level from children to post-graduate mental health professionals.

Genres: History

Areas of Expertise: Denver History and Denver Architecture

Bio: I have had a lifelong love of Denver history and I write about the people, buildings, and stories of Denver's past. "Showtime", a look at the history of Denver's performing arts and convention centers, is my first book (co-authored with Dr. Tom Noel.) Look for my next book, "Denver's Capitol Hill Neighborhood," on October 28, 2009!