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marine biologist, natural science, nature, non-fiction, plants and animals, science educator, SCUBA, writing, writing process
Wearing my wetsuit with my grandmas
When I was about ten years old, I wanted to be a SCUBA diver. Since my parents told me “No,” (although my mother actually said, “Girls don’t SCUBA dive.”), I decided to become a marine biologist so SCUBA diving would be part of my work description and I would have to do it. So there, Mom.
I’d always liked being outdoors, climbing trees, exploring the hills and fields near our home. I may have majored in biology anyway. Still, I thank my mom for helping cement that love of nature by tapping into my rebellious side. And at fifteen, after finally wearing down my parent’s resolve, I got my SCUBA certification.
I ultimately became a science educator and natural science writer and illustrator. My shelves are filled with books on plants and animals, biomes, trail guides and copies of my own books on ecosystems in North America. Even my fiction manuscripts connect with nature in some way. It’s a huge part of what I do and who I am.
Soooo…while I work on my latest non-fiction, natural science book, I’m going to share the process. The manuscript and artwork are due in about 4 months – come with me for the final push toward the finished book.
Next post: “The Idea”
