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MY LIGHT MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS
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A.J. Cattapan is a middle school English teacher who spent many years teaching in Catholic schools in the northern suburbs of Chicago. She holds a masters degree in Language Arts instruction and has taken several writing courses through the Institute for Children’s Literature. In her spare time, she loves to write and bake. You can follow her baking adventures and find great recipes at www.cattapanscookies.blogspot.com.
Amy C Vasterling - creates art for the Stationery Market, Fine Art, Entrepreneurs and herself. Living in Minnesota allows for ample outdoor play so while not making art, she can be found biking, skiing or playing with her kids, husband and pets.
Anne Adix Fabie graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a BA in Public Administration. She later attended the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, MN, where she majored in illustration.Anne is a member of The Society of Children’s Book Writer and Illustrators, as well as the Children’s Book Illustrators Guild.
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Bernadette Martonick grew up in Walla Walla, Washington where she spent her time writing stories about animals and about the challenges of growing up. She comes from a Catholic family of six children and enjoys telling stories to her nieces and nephews and to the children she babysits. She has a degree in English Literature from Gonzaga University and has lived abroad in both Ireland and France.
Billy Burgess - I've been published in Once Upon A Time Magazine, SFC Newsletter for Writers Stories for Children Magazine and My Light Magazine. I have also written several books reviews that have been published on the Stories For Children Magazine website.
Bryland R. Sutton enjoyed reading poetry as a child (Shel Silverstein being one favorite) and has written stories and poetry since elementary school. He grew up on a farm in Indiana with his sister, parents and lots of animals. Bryland now lives in Indianapolis, IN with his cats Mr. Tiny Toes and Sir Frederick Finklestein and his two dogs, Thomas J. Puppyheimer and Gary G. Geebles
Candace Hardy is a freelance illustrator from Northwest Ohio, she's an active member of The Society of Book Writers and Illustrators as well as the local NOSCBWI and has enjoyed illustrating for numerous online venues to include WEE ONES online, WRITER'S EXCHANGE E-PUBLICATION, and STORIES FOR CHILDREN.
She also has a CAFE PRESS STORE featuring wildlife and exotic pets memorial cards as well as other items for Exotics Veterinarians. She is currently building a portfolio of paintings of vintage homes and hopes to begin accepting commissions in this venue in the future.
Christopher Kelder is the founder and director of the Religious/Inspirational Writers' Group in Lexington, Kentucky. He has written childrens' books, short stories, and a short novel. He is a self-published writer. He is a native of and lives in Lexington.
Daud Christian is an illustrator from Indonesia. He is a university student at ITHB, Bandung ( Indonesia ). He has made illustrations, advertisements, web design and animation. In addition he made an illustration for a big church in Indonesia (GBI).
Diane Smit Besides completing two writing courses through the Institute of Children's Literature Diane Smit has had numerous stories and poems published in various publications such as My Light, Stories for Children, Story Mates, Partners, Knowonder, My Friend, My Little Friend, Boy's Quest, Appleseeds and Primary Treasure. You can read more of her writing at her blog at www.dianesmit.blogspot.com.
Donald Ford - Don is a well-published short story writer for magazines and is a digital artist as well. As a storyteller, he shares subjects regarding our Creator and the natural Creation around him.
Donna Goodrich - Author of 24 books and over 700 published manuscripts, Donna lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband Gary. Also a freelance proofreader/editor, she enjoys helping beginning writers get started and encouraging advanced writers not to give up. Contact her at dgood648@aol.com or visit her Web site at www.thewritersfriend.net.
Dorothy McPartland – has a degree in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Cobleskill, and worked as a preschool teacher for many years. Her "Kiddie Lit" professor, Dr. Sylvia Mallory, made an indelible impression, as she encouraged her in creating picture books. Her first children's picture book, Wishing Stars, and Moonlight Dance are on the market. She is a contributing author/illustrator of My Light Magazine. She is a member of the Long Island Authors Group, and serve on their board of directors. She also belongs to the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, as well as the Long Island Children's Writers and Illustrators.
Dorothy Wilson - Dorothy Wilson spends her time taking care of her six children and her husband. She has never even seen a raisin cake, but she does long to be a kind and peaceful wife like Abigail. You can keep up with the adventures of her family at MyMinivanOverfloweth.blogspot.com.
Ellen Javernick is a second grade teacher in Loveland, CO. She's the author of 14 books for children including In God's House. She has seven grandchildren who all love singing "This Little Light of Mine."
Feras Nouf graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts / Damascus University - 2001(Graphic drawing section) Specialized in illustrating children's books for Arab publishing houses and creating comics for Arab magazines as a freelancer since 1998. He is a member of the talent pool in Trafford Publishing House (
Canada). He contributes to Stories for Children Magazine and My Light Magazine.
Gilda A. Herrera is a fiction writer based in Texas. She worked as a reporter/writer for many years. Today she enjoys most writing for youngsters. "Alvin Waves" was inspired by her friend Doug S. Harlan who always greeted everyone he met with great friendliness and interest.
Jack Foster- I am a Christ following husband of a beautiful woman, father of five great kids, grandfather of six terrific tots and an illustrator. I love Jesus and children. I am a Sunday school teacher at my church.
Janice Green -
Jessica R. Freeburg’s written work has appeared in Stories for Children Magazine, Children’s Playmate and Focus on the Family Magazine. Her illustrations have appeared in Cygnet and My Light Magazine. She is at home in Minnesota with her supportive husband, two children (with another on the way) and faithful lab.
Joan C. Gagliardi lives with her husband, Alfred, in Berlin, CT. They have two daughters and two granddaughters. Joan is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature in West Redding, CT., a member of SCBWI, and has published a book THE ANNIE STORIES.
Jocelyn Ferrer – is a writer and editor of technical magazines, faculty journals and other adult literature for over 20 years.
Judith Vaska has moved from India to Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Her physician husband & she loves their new life.
Juliana Jones Juliana has been published in several devotionals. She enjoys studying Church history, as well as scripture and the saints. Juliana lives in Northern Virginia with her husband of 26 years, three sons, now young adults, and a blind Boston Terrier.
Kathleen Muldoon is a writer of children's literature in both the educational and Christian markets. She is a frequent contributor to Christian and secular children's magazines, and writes devotions for Living Faith Kids! See her full bio on her website: http://www.writtenwordministry.com/
K.E. Keating is a retired public servant residing in New York State.
Lela Tabliashvili ,Georgia.I am taking inspiration from my life:I love pets,plants,nature and life.
Larry Kayser -
Laura Helwig-
Marge Gower- is a special needs teacher aide, who enjoys the freelance writer's life from her home in Auburn, New York. Her passion is children’s stories and devotionals. She lives at home with husband, dog, two parakeets, one cockatiel and five hermit crabs. She has a devotional blog at http://margegower.com Marion Tickner My publishing credits include Bread for God's Children, On the Line, Wee Ones Magazine, Shine Brightly, Fun For Kidz, My Light, Fandangle Magazine, as well as several magazines for writers. My stories also appear in two anthologies for children, MISTLETOE MADNESS and SUMMER SHORTS (Blooming Tree Press). I have done a couple library presentations and have read my stories to second grade classes in a public school.
Mical Hutson is a mother of two people, one border collie, one gray cat, one hamster, and one pony. Her garden is full of thistle though because she is busy running her photography business, marketing guest ranches, working as a part-time children's librarian and storyteller, writing children's stories . . . and playing with the aforementioned children.
Patricia Nikolina Clark- writes for children from her home in Plain, Washington. Her work has appeared in magazines such as Highlights for Children, the Cricket Magazine Group, Pockets, The Friend, and others. She is the author of two books: In the Shadow of the Mammoth (Blue Marlin Pub., 2003) and Goodbye, Goose (R. C. Owen Pub., 2000). A third book, Fisherman’s Daughter (Bridgeline Press) is scheduled for publication in fall, 2011.
Pat St.Pierre I am both a freelance writer and an amateur photographer. My writing background includes children's and adults, fiction, nonfiction and poetry published in a variety of places. Some of my children's stories were published in the following: The Kids Ark, US Kids, Stories That Lift, Knowwonder, etc. My photographs have been on the cover and included in several places, i.e., Wee Ones, Flutter Journal Poetry, The Southern Women's Review, Touch, and The Power of Healing. My first chapbook, Reality of Life, can be purchased at www.foothillspublishing.com. My 2nd chapbook, Theater of Life, will be published in August 2010 by www.finishinglinepress.com. You can find my blog at www.pstpierre.wordpress.com.
Patricia Karwatowicz - As a member of SCBWI I have authored three picture books, two ebooks slated for 2012, and over twenty-five magazine stories for children. I've been a Catechist for twenty years. And a grandmother for sixteen.
Patricia Tomiello Perry - lives in the Central Valley of sunny California with her skateboarding grandson Malcolm. She and her grandson have four dogs, a cat and two parakeets sharing the roost. After graduating from California State University, Stanislaus, she earned a teaching credential. Now she watches students turn the "gift of gab" into the "present of pen" in her seventh grade Language Arts class.
Patricia Moore - I have worked as a preschool teacher at Grace Preschool. I volunteered at St. Patricia as a Sunday school teacher. I have four children. I attend mass at St.Christopher almost daily and say the rosary after mass. I have won several writing contests such as the Writers Digest Writing Competition and second place in the Byline Magazine.
Rosalie Lauerman I am a new voice with a positive, humorous view of life. I enjoy children and writing for them. My work experience includes computer programming and municipal government. My husband, Dave, and I live in Woodstock, Illinois, surrounded by prairie.
Samantha Bell - I am a freelance children's writer/illustrator living in the upstate of South Carolina with my husband, four children, and lots of chickens. My illustrations have been published in Wee Ones Children's Magazine, SCBWI Bulletin, and Parents for Parents Magazine. Please visit my website at www.samantha-bell.com
Suzanne Goloy-Lanot is a freelance author and a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature. Her work has appeared in Keys For Kids, Misyon Magazine, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and The Spirit of Holy Trinity. She also graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree, major in business administration and has worked in the fields of banking, finance, and accounting. She resides in Washington State.
Susan Jean Maskin lives in New York City with her husband Mel. The mother of two grown children, Susan has been involved in Education all of her life. Her parents were educators and she followed in their footsteps. Susan taught kindergarten and first grade, but spent most of her career as a children’s librarian at a Day School. Susan’s passion is Early Childhood Education. She writes picture books and composes songs for ages 4-7. She is presently illustrating her stories using Photoshop. She posts these stories on her website at http://suziejean.com
Tanja Cilia, lives in the beautiful Mediterranean Island Republic of Malta. She is married and has three children. Tanja is a columnist, correspondent and blogger for Allied Newspapers (Malta), and she also freelances in Maltese and English for print and online publications.
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