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Press Kit

Author Biographies and Photographs may be used and reproduced for events and press releases.   

Please credit photography by Kate Palker of Pearly Kate Photography.

Author Bio’s

100-Word Biography

Colleen Marie grew up writing stories and dreaming of sharing her tales.  An MFA graduate in Creative Writing, and member of the CWG and ACFW, she hopes her stories will inspire readers to see their unique beauty. Teagan’s Treasure is her debut novel, weaving together her love for animals, science, adventure, and second chance love.  She lives in Maryland with her husband, three children, and crew of lovable animal friends.  When she’s not writing, you can find her teaching biology at a local university, enjoying family hikes through the woods, and traveling to find the most amazing homemade ice cream.

50-Word Biography

Colleen Marie is an MFA graduate, and member of the CWG and ACFW. Tegan’s Treasure is her debut novel, combining her love for animals, adventure, and second chance love.  She lives in Maryland with her family and crew of animal friends.  She enjoys teaching biology, hiking, and homemade ice cream.  

​20-Word Biography

Colleen is an MFA graduate and member of the CWG and ACFW.  Teagan’s Treasure  is her debut New Adult novel.

Noteworthy

Recent Acheivements

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 Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (Path) International                                       

Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL)

Vinspire Publishing

The Emerald Isle University Series

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)