Meet the Authors
A celebration of the voices behind the stories.
Jennifer Collins
Author | Publisher | Storyteller
Jennifer Collins began writing novels in 2020. A retired physical therapist and college professor, she became inspired to write after experiencing the loss of several loved ones. Her debut novel, Comfort in the Wings, and its sequel, Wonders in the Waves, are now joined by the award Bridges Between Our Hearts to form the “Love That Does Not Die” trilogy. These emotionally satisfying books tell the story of Larissa and her family as they navigate the joys and tragedies of life alongside dear friends. New connections and intergenerational love teach Larissa to live life to the fullest.
Next on her writing docket came “Unlikely to Unstoppable” a study of people who have discovered rewarding life paths in spite of predictions they would never succeed. This collection of stories is a tribute to the author’s father and others like him – people with drive and commitment, who strive for accomplishment against the odds.
A testimony to the poignant works she has created, Collins recently won the MartinArts Council 2023 Award in the Literary Arts. She was honored to accept this award in recognition of the important contribution of arts to the community.
Collins spends her time writing and running a family business alongside her eldest son. She does both from two residences - her long-time family home in upstate New York and Hutchinson Island in Florida.
Elizabeth Clark
Writer | Educator | Voice of Reflection
Elizabeth Clark has authored a wide variety of academic manuscripts and research publications, but this is the first book she has co-authored (Elizabeth Clark (0000-0003-4312-1198)—ORCID). Dr. Clark is a full Professor in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Orlando, Florida, where she educates her future colleagues in areas of her clinical expertise and board certification—including Neurology and Executive Leadership.
At the time of this publication, Dr. Clark is simultaneously developing her first children’s book, based upon the lived experience of her son, diagnosed with autism. Her goal is to promote inclusive actions and behaviors in young readers, and maybe create a ripple effect of kindness through her words and her collaborator’s illustrations. Elizabeth is currently working on an illustrated children’s book, Colby’s Code.
When not reading, writing, or teaching, Elizabeth spends her time with her teenage son exploring the globe! Their home-school journey facilitates many opportunities for experiential learning in a wide variety of locations. Their goal is always to work hard, but play harder.
Newest Release:
Elizabeth's children's book debut: Colby's Code
