Dorene Meyer is the author of twelve novels, two children's books, a reference book titled Meet Manitoba Children's Authors, and a life story: Where Was God? Besides being a contributor to the Hot Apple Cider anthology series and the Measured Words series, Dorene has edited and published eighteen anthologies: eight with adults, three with teens and seven with children. Her many other writing credits include: editorial, reviews, news, feature articles, profiles, script-writing and poetry. Using this wide variety of writing experience, Dorene teaches classes that provide encouragement and practical help to writers of all genres. As owner of Goldrock Press, Meyer has also published books written by other authors including "I'm An Addict" by Shamin Brown, "Tansi" by Flora Rideout, "Christmas on the Trapline" by Brenda Fontaine, "The Loner" by Dana L. Coates, "Lion is Lost" by David Williamson, "Nena" by Irene Young and "This 'n' That" by Clarence Thordarson. Goldrock Press website is: www.goldrockpress.com. Dorene has won literary awards in the following categories: short story, poetry, chidlren's book, young adult, romance and special (anthology). She has also received various grants for her writing. Dorene Meyer is a part-time instructor at University College of the North in the First Nations community of Norway House, Manitoba, Canada, where she resides.