About & PressThe Little Way Living a life with intention, grace, and abounding love.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Author BiographyI’m a small-town girl from Maryland who enjoys horseback riding through the countryside, Irish ceili dancing, afternoon tea time, Jane Austen, and writing letters. I’m a novice seamstress learning the ways of weaving together natural fabrics and thread. The process is both an immense joy and a labor of love, as good things often are.
And speaking of joy, writing brings so much joy to my heart! I grew up with an incredible love for animals, which led me to a career as a life scientist and science educator. In 2018, I founded Spirit of Love, an animal-assisted learning and wellness program. Animals always find their way into my stories, bringing an added dose of humor (and undeniable adorableness) to the tale.
I earned my MFA in Creative Writing from SNHU and love writing inspirational fiction and creative nonfiction. I am a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), the Catholic Writer’s Guild (CWG), and the Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW).
I hope to always share Jesus’ love through my words, inspiring readers to find beauty and goodness in the adventures that greet us each day.
Please credit photography by Kate Palker of Pearly Kate Photography.
Southern New Hampshire University
M.F.A. in Creative Writing - Novel, Professional, and Technical Writing. Sigma Tau Delta.
University of Maryland, College Park
M.S. Chemical Life Science
Loyola University, Maryland
B.S. Biology & Psychology, English Literature Minor Focus
Animal Behavior Institute
Animal Assisted Therapy Certificate Program
professional portfolio
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (Path) International
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL)
Vinspire Publishing
The Emerald Isle University Series - Book One
Idaho State University - Course Development (in-process)
The Elements of Nature Writing
recent press
View from the Cupola
Alumni News - Publishing Contract
Northern News - Print Edition Vol. 17, No. 5 (Maryland)
Hampstead Novel Writer at Fall Festival
The Mama Travels Blog. October 6th, 2024
“Teagan’s Treasure: A YA Romance that Teens Need to Read Today.”
Because Fiction Podcast
Author Interview ~ Episode 385 (November 25th, 2024)
The Work of Thy Hands
Author Interview ~ Episode
(May 9th, 2025)
American christian fiction writers
faith, hope, and love christian writers
catholic writer’s guild
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AUTHOR BIO’S
100-Word Biography
Colleen writes inspirational small-town romance with Irish charm and is author of The Claddagh Tales, stories of friendship, loyalty, and love. As an MFA graduate in creative writing, and member of the American Christian Fiction Writer's (ACFW), she hopes her stories will inspire readers to see their unique beauty in God's plan. She lives in the countryside of Maryland with her husband, three children, and crew of lovable animals. When she’s not writing, you can find her teaching biology at a local university, enjoying family hikes through the woods, and leading sessions in her animal-assisted learning program, Spirit of Love.
50-Word Biography
Colleen is an inspirational romance author who pens The Claddagh Tales, a collection of small-town Irish romance stories. She's a member of the ACFW and resides in the countryside of Maryland with her family and crew of animals. She enjoys ceili dancing, horseback riding, and a warm cup o' tea.
20-Word Biography
Colleen writes inspirational small-town romance with Irish charm. She's author of The Claddagh Tales, stories of friendship, loyalty, and love.