Colleen M. Story is a novelist, freelance writer, writing coach, and speaker with over 25 years in the creative writing industry. "The Curse of King Midas," her latest novel, was recognized as a top-ten finalist for the Claymore Award prior to publication. Her previous novels include "The Beached Ones" and "Loreena's Gift," which was a Foreword Reviews' INDIES Book of the Year Awards winner. Colleen's series of popular success guides for writers-"Your Writing Matters," "Writer Get Noticed!" and "Overwhelmed Writer Rescue"-have all been recognized for their distinction. She frequently serves as a motivational speaker, where she helps attendees remove mental and emotional blocks and tap into their unique creative powers. A lifelong musician, Colleen plays the French horn in her local symphony and pit orchestras. When not writing, she's exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest and making up more challenging games for her smart German Shepherd to play. Find more at colleenmstory.com and writingandwellness.com.
