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Meet the Team!

Gretchen Ehle Zimmer, M.Ed.
- The Author

Gretchen Ehle Zimmer, M.Ed. graduated with a degree in elementary education from Clemson University in 1992, and earned a Master's in Guidance and Development from Winthrop University, in Rock Hill, SC in 1995.  Children, education and counseling have been the primary catalyst in her work for the past ten years and she has been a champion of public education in the Carolinas.


Gretchen, a Carolina native, lives in Lake Wylie, SC and enjoys spending time with her husband, Mike, and their three children, Will, Luke and Carly. Traveling, gardening, boating and writing are just a few of her passions.  Her personal philosophy is based on the belief that by utilizing the power of positive thinking, and combining a great attitude with perseverance and humor, anything is possible.

 

Gretchen is looking forward to the development and release of several children's books in 2010.  She is an avid reader and believes that creativity and imagination can be developed and the horizon of a child can be broadened when they have the opportunity to open and read a book.

You can contact Gretchen Zimmer at gretchen.zimmer@zimmerauthorworks.com


Ryan & Audrey Durney
- The Illustrators

Ryan Durney is an award-winning, full-time freelance illustrator focusing on children's books, fantasy, and sci-fi as well as science and prehistoric subjects.

He uses mixed-media with digital paint in hopes of creating a unique look.  A review once described his work as "pearlescent."  He wants to do artwork that is cutting edge yet has the patina of the familiar picture-book classics we all know and love.

Ryan has won several awards for his work, including many international competitions and "Society of Illustrators West #45," as well as a "Children's Choice Award" for his work in "Real-Life Sea Monsters."  He counts being voted in by the kids for the Children's Choice Award as his favorite recognition.

Ryan Durney: "I would like to add that working with Zimmer Author Works has been one of my highlights.  Gretchen really lets my imagination run wild across the page. How else should books be illustrated?"

You can contact Ryan and Audrey at: ryandurney@hotmail.com and audreydurney@gmail.com


Amanda Clark
- The Editor

Amanda E. Clark is the President and Editor-in-Chief of Grammar Chic, Inc.  Amanda has worked with business professionals, authors, academics, and other individuals to perfect their English-language documents for over six years. She helps authors throughout the publishing process and is a member in good standing with the American Copy Editors Society.  She is a published author and ghostwriter.  She holds degrees in English, Journalism, and Political Science from Eastern Michigan University.  She lives and works in Charlotte, North Carolina.



You can find her online at
www.grammarchic.net.


Sadie E. Nezich
- The Graphic Designer

Sadie E. Nezich is an accomplished designer with imagination to spare.  She works with authors and clients to create a unique cover design that not only conveys the message and genre of the book, but also makes a reader pay attention and notice the book before others.  Sadie is the President of Concord Consulting & Services LLC in Huntington Woods, Michigan.

Sadie actively works with a variety of clients not only to create one-of-a-kind book covers, but also helps small businesses create their logos, business cards and other marketing materials.  She is also experienced in website design and creation and can work with authors to make sure their books not only look fantastic but are found online!  

Sadie currently holds a Master's Degree from Central Michigan University and lives and works in Metro Detroit.  She is an avid photographer that makes the creative element of her work her signature in every project that she starts and finishes.

You can contact Sadie E. Nezich at snezich@comcast.net



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