Contact info: 
Lives in: Robbinsdale, MN
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://joanmarieverba.com/
Author of: Children’s fiction, young adult fiction, adult fiction, and adult nonfiction
Age group: 7-18 or older
Books:
Defying the Ghosts, FTL Publications, 2020
Wondry Dragon Finds a Home, FTL Publications, 2016, reviewed in Midwest Book Review
Modern Surprises, FTL Publications, 2016
Sword of Queens, FTL Publications, 2012, reviewed in Midwest Book Review
Danger Zone: FTL Publications, 2012
Extreme Hazard, FTL Publications, 2011
Situation: Critical, FTL Publications, 2010, reviewed in Midwest Book Review
Deadly Danger, FTL Publications, 2009, reviewed in Midwest Book Review
Action Alert, FTL Publications, 2008
Countdown to Action, FTL Publications, 2008, reviewed in Midwest Book Review
Boldly Writing, FTL Publications, 1996
Voyager: Exploring the Outer Planets, Lerner Books, 1991, reviewed in Booklist, Science Press, Science Books and Films
Highlights/Bio: (Any information about yourself you’d like included)
Joan Marie Verba earned a bachelor of physics degree from the University of Minnesota and attended the graduate school of astronomy at Indiana University, where she was an associate instructor of astronomy for one year. She has worked as a computer programmer, editor, publisher, social media manager, and web developer. An experienced writer, she is the author of the nonfiction books Voyager: Exploring the Outer Planets and Boldly Writing, as well as the novels Countdown to Action, Action Alert, Deadly Danger, Situation: Critical, Extreme Hazard, and Danger Zone, plus numerous articles and short stories. Her fantasy novel, Sword of Queens, was a finalist in the EPIC and Midwest Book Awards. Her children’s chapter book, Wondry Dragon Finds a Home, received a first place EPIC Award. She is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers.
Book Awards:
Mom’s Choice Award
Given to Countdown to Action, Action Alert, Deadly Danger, Situation: Critical, Extreme Hazard, and Danger Zone
EPIC Award (first place)
Given to Wondry Dragon Finds a Home
Scribe Award
Given to Extreme Hazard
Midwest Book Award (finalist)
Given to Sword of Queens
National Best Books Award (finalist)
Given to Countdown to Action
Scribe Award (nominee)
Given to Deadly Danger, Situation: Critical
Presentation Title and Description:
I can speak on a variety of subjects, notably self-publishing (how to publish one’s own book), as well as writing and publishing in general. I have food allergies and can speak to the subject of living with food allergies. I have a degree in physics and graduate studies in astronomy, and can speak to subjects relating to astronomy. I can also talk about science fiction and fantasy.
*Also available for Skype or Zoom visits/presentations*
Fees:
$100 per hour for either Zoom conference or in-person visit.