From the Santa Clara Valley to Bookshelves Everywhere 🌟
gloria jean Bodenmuller grew up in a “migrant family” in the Santa Clara Valley and began to enjoy reading books at an early age. She began writing while in school and was encouraged by her teachers and classmates.
While in high school, she wrote about school activities in the San Jose Mercury News, and more recently she has been published in Good Old Days magazine.
gloria jean has improved her writing skills by completing a correspondence course from the Long Ridge Writers Group and has taken Adult Education Classes on writing and recently attended the Christian Writers Conference held at Mt. Herman, California.
“Sometimes our pain becomes our passion.”
Gloria’s Journey 🌈
Wrote about school activities in the San Jose Mercury News.
Completed correspondence course from Long Ridge Writers Group and Adult Education writing classes.
Attended the Christian Writers Conference at Mt. Herman, California.
Published first book, "Angels All Around Me," dedicated to granddaughter Laurel Shea.
Published 9 books and now mentors fledgling writers to help them get started and published.
The Inspiration Behind “Angels All Around Me”
Several years ago gloria jean was inspired to write a children’s book after meeting the children at the school where her granddaughter, Laurel Shea, attends. After encouragement from a friend, she began to write the children’s book but soon put it aside. Then in early 2008 she decided to complete the book.
“It’s about how God places angels around children … around all of us. Children today are frightened and this is a way to give them a sense of peace. Although it was written for Laurel, it is meant for all children who often have fear they are unable to understand, be it from broken homes, financial difficulty or other adversity. I love children and there is a little child in me that relates to them, making it easier for me to understand and write for children. God has gifted me in this way. Sometimes our pain becomes our passion.”
Writing Mentorship
After attending the Christian Writers Conference, the Lord laid it on her heart to mentor others. For a small fee, Gloria is available to help fledgling writers develop their writing skills and teach them the ins and outs of publishing.
✉️ Inquire About Mentorship“WHATEVER YOU DO, WORK AT IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AS WORKING FOR THE LORD, NOT FOR MEN, SINCE YOU KNOW THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INHERITANCE FROM THE LORD AS A REWARD. IT IS THE LORD CHRIST YOU ARE SERVING.”