About Marilyn Van Orden

Marilyn Van Orden scribbled her first stories on a chalkboard for her cat at age six (the cat fell asleep, but Marilyn was hooked). Since then, she’s taught at high schools, colleges, corporations, raised six kids, wrangled 25 grandkids, lived in 12 states, Canada, and traveled much of the world--so yes, she has a few stories to tell.

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A folklore-loving, chocolate-eating, piano-playing writer, Marilyn creates books for kids, teens, and anyone who loves a good adventure with heart. She's the voice behind Fun Grandma Stories on YouTube, where grandmothers share memories and magic. Her latest finished projects include a memoir from living among the Sioux (Learning Lakota), a magical Irish adventure for kids (The Pooka Tunnel), and The Secret of Miracles, a series of true vignettes.

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Works in progress include an historical fiction novel set in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains (Song of Seven Thunders), a sequel to Pooka, and a published anthology of top-rated favorites from FunGrandmaStories.com. Watch for them!

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She finds her best ideas in the shower, her favorite fans in the backyard (quail and lovebirds), and she adores the music of sunrise!