Penny Lockwood Ehrenkranz has published more than 80 articles, 60 stories, two e-books, a chapbook, and her stories have been included in two anthologies. She writes for both adults and children. Her fiction has appeared in numerous genre and children's publications and non-fiction work has appeared in a variety of writing, parenting, and young adult print magazines and on line publications. Visit her web site at http://www.pennylockwoodehrenkranz.yolasite.com. Her writing blog is located at http://pennylockwoodehrenkranz.blogspot.com/
Her middle grade novel Ghost for Rent, in trade paper back is available at http://www.hardshell.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=0759910057 and as an eBook at
http://store.fictionwise.com/servlet/mw?t=book&bi=8656&si=42. Her chapbook, Dragon Sight, is available at Dragon Sight
http://www.genremall.com/fictionr.htm#dragonsight |
Influences/Inspirations:
I am influenced by the world around me, whether it is nature, my family, my pets, my friends, or the people I see in my travels. I have a passion for human rights, victim's rights, and animal rights.
Favorite Writers and Artists:
My favorite writers tend to be in the fantasy genre such as David Eddings, Terry Brooks, George R.R. Martin, Anne McCaffery, Jim Butcher, Kim Harrison, and Devon Monk. I also enjoy mainstream authors such as Barbara Kingsolver.
Current Projects:
My current project is a WIP sequel to my middle grade novel, Ghost for Rent. Tentative titled, Ghost for Dinner, this middle grade paranormal mystery takes up where Ghost for Rent left off.
I have a picture book at a publisher awaiting acceptance. I have an anthology of my adult fantasy and soft science fiction at another publisher awaiting acceptance.
I am compiling a collection of writing articles for self-publication and I have another picture book which is a WIP.
Interests:
In addition to writing, I enjoy gardening, crocheting, reading, cooking, sewing and other crafts. I also enjoy watching movies (science fiction, fantasy, and romantic comedy) and playing with my dogs and cats.
Family:
I am a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. My husband and I have two married children and one granddaughter.
University Affiliations:
I attended Norwalk Community College and Sacred Heart University.
Contact Information:
pennylane97053 at yahoo dot com
http://www.pennylockwoodehrenkranz.yolasite.com
http://www.pennylockwoodehrenkranz.blogspot.com
Charities/Causes:
Rural Organizing Project, Columbia County Citizens for Human Dignity, Amani Center - Child Abuse Assessment Center, Columbia County Women's Resource Center