Michigan Authors and Illustrators of Media for Adults
partial update May 2009
compiled January 2000 by the Michigan Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
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Lisa Brody, Author
Lisa is a restaurant columnist for Style Magazine, an Oakland County lifestyle magazine. She also is a regular contributor of articles to Style Magazine, Hour Magazine, The Jewish News, and the The Detroit News.
Shutta Crum, Author
In addition to Shutta's many children's books, she also writes for adults, and has poems and articles published in magazines, journals and newsletters.
Joan Donaldson, Author
In addition to Joan' s children's books, she freelances for The Christian Science Monitor. Some of those personal essays have reappeared in state reading exams, such as the Nevada State Reading Exam for HS students. She has had a feature column in Ideals magazine, and writes, "these adult sales help fund my schooling." Joan is currently pursuing her MFA. Visit Joan's website.
Karen Douglas, Author
Karen's book, Sparrow Hospital's Centennial Celebration Cookbook (a collaboration) was published in 1996, and her articles appear in The Lutheran Magazine, R. E. Olds Transportation (a newsletter), and Finnish American Reporter.
Karen has also done book reviews for members of the Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators which have appeared in the Traverse City Record-Eagle.
Stacey Duford, Author
In addition to her children's book, Stacey has an essay in Strut Magazine (September 2005)
Jean Alicia Elster, Author
In addition to her children's books, Jean also writes articles for adults.
"Ruby Earrings" (Christian Science Sentinel, 2001), essay/memoir
"When Violence Hits Home" (Interrace, 1996), essay/memoir
"Sister-Sister" (Ms, 1992), essay/memoir
Lori McElrath-Eslick, Illustrator
In addition to her many children's books, Lori's work was included in 21st Century Dog: A Visionary Compendium by Michael J. Rosen (Stewart Tabori & Chang, 2001).
Erin Fanning, Author
In addition to her stories for children, Erin has published more than 60 articles in magazines like American Profile, Oregon Outside, Silent Sports, and McCall Magazine. Erin is the author of Mountain Biking Michigan (Globe Pequot Press, 2002) and contributed an essay, "From Chicken Farmer to Chicago Bear," to My Dad is My Hero (Adams Media, 2009, edited by Susan Reynolds). Visit Erin's website: www.erinfanning.com.
Ann Finkelstein, Author
Science is Golden: a problem-solving approach to doing science with children (2001, Michigan State University Press)
Carol A. Grund, Author
In addition to her children's book and magazine credits, Carol has published an inspirational essay in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Empty Nesters ("Pedal Power," Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC, 2008).
Marcy Heller Fisher, Author/Educator
In addition to her books for children, Marcy has published a monograph, Marshall Fredericks: Sculptor (Saginaw Valley State University and Matrix Midland, 2003). She also authored Marshall Fredericks, Birmingham, Bloomfield and Beyond: A Photographic Album (Birmingham Public Schools, 1995), and in 2002, a pamphlet for Birmingham Historical Museum entitled "A Birmingham Walking Tour."
Monica A. Harris, Author
In addition to Monica's books for children, and her writing for children's magazines, she has also well published in educational magazines such as Oasis, Lollipops, and Good Apple Newspaper, in Challenge Magazine, an educational resource for educators of gifted children, and in publications marketed to writers of children's literature such as Once Upon a Time, and SCBWI-Michigan News.
In addition to Yvonne's stories for children's CDs, DVDs, and magazines, she is also editor and publisher of the monthly publication MI Story. She has also published articles in Storytelling Magazine and contributed to The Storytelling Classroom, editors Norfolk, Stenson, Williams (Libraries Unlimited, 2006), "Kindred Keepsakes: Inspiring Children to Write", adult instructional; and From the Heart of Ireland, editor Brendan Power, (Brandon Books, 2003), "The Healy Cross", creative nonfiction
PJ Lyons, Author/Illustrator
In addition to PJ's book for children, she has illustrated The StoryKeepers Teacher's Guide, written by Amelia Cooper and Tom Boomershine, for a children's video series.
Shari Maser, Author
Blessingways: A Guide to Mother-Centered Baby Showers--Celebrating Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood (adult nonfiction, Moondance Press, 2005). For more info, check Shari's website.
Margaret Mims, Author/Illustrator
In addition to Margaret's media for children, her illustrations and articles have been published in Once Upon A Time, a magazine for children's writers and illustrators.
Joe Novara, Author
In addition to his books for children, Joe's short stories have been published in anthologies.
"Let It Rest" (Adam’s Media, 2006)
"From My Side of the Fence" (Syncopated Press, 2000)
He enjoys writing humor and has sold thirty articles to magazines including Mother Earth News, Horse and Rider, and Horse Illustrated.
Nancy Slajus, Author
"Procrastination - Reasons for Not Writing" or "I'm in a Stew, too Much to Do," a poem (Once Upon a Time, a magazine for Children's Writers and Illustrators. Winter Issue 1999, Vol. 10 #4)
Rita Soltan, Author
Rita is a former children's librarian and has recently published a book, Reading Raps: A Book Club Guide for Librarians, Kids and Families (Libraries Unlimited, 2005) on leading book discussions. Rita lives in West Bloomfield, currently does consulting, and regularly reviews for Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal. She also offers presentations and workshops. To learn more about Rita, visit Rita's website.
Sue Stauffacher, Author
In addition to her children's books, Sue is a children's book reviewer for the Grand Rapids Press, an arts education facilitator for Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and a member of the community advisory panel for literacy to the Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Sherry A. Wells, Author
Michigan Law for Everyone, PLUS Legal Dictionary, 5 editions: Lawells Publishing, 1984 to 2002.
Michigan Law for Everyone, Teacher's Guide, Lawells Publishing, 1996 to 2002.
Sherry is an author of children's books, a lawyer for 27 years, author and publisher for 19 years, and a public speaker: Getting Your Book Published, various Law for Laypersons, in and about Esperanto (the global language). In research for her stepmother book, Sherry met many wonderful women about whom she plans to write juvenile biographies.
Carolyn White, Author
In addition to her books for children, Carolyn is a professional storyteller. She is also interested in folklore and has authored an adult book on the subject.
A History of Irish Fairies (Mercier Press, 4th edition, 1976, ISBN 1856350096)
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