Terry McDermid

OCCUPATION: Writing, Independent Beauty Consultant 
WRITING AREAS: Children's, Adult Fiction, Nonfiction for different ages 
Business Phone: 417-825-1660 

Since I was little, I've loved to tell stories.  Once I learned to write, I
started to put these stories on paper.  I published my first poem when I was
in high school and since then, have published more than 200 short stories for
children, lessons and activities for teachers, six romance novels (soon to be
seven),an educational resource text, and other writings.  

After almost twenty years of teaching (4th, 5th, and 6th graders and
kindergarten students), I am spending my time writing and building my own
business.  I also visit classrooms and share writing tips with students and
teachers.  Reading and writing are favorite activities of mine and I love
helping children of all ages discover the wonder of writing and reading!!