SUNWRITER
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Fran Orenstein
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Now Released from World Castle Publishing Gaia's Gift, a woman's novel of love, loss, guilt, and redemption.
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YOU ARE ABOUT TO ENTER MY WORLD
WELCOME
Fran Orenstein
Author, Poet, Editor, Presenter
CEO: Sunwriter, LLC
Background
Dr. Fran Orenstein was born in New York. Growing up in Brooklyn and the Bronx, she experienced a fine education in the public schools and the varied culture of New York City. She has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Brooklyn College, a master's in Counseling Psychology from the College of New Jersey, and a doctorate in Child and in Youth Studies from Nova Southeastern University.
Fran wrote her first poem at age 8 and submitted her first short story to a magazine at age 12. In her teens, Fran wrote for her high school newspaper and continued to write poetry and stories for her own pleasure.
Fran has over 30 years experience writing and publishing academically and professionally. She has written articles, newsletters, political speeches, and brochures. Fran presented workshops and papers on gender equity, violence prevention, sexual harassment and disabilities at local, national and international conferences both here and abroad.
Dr. Fran Orenstein was born in New York. Growing up in Brooklyn and the Bronx, she experienced a fine education in the public schools and the varied culture of New York City. She has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Brooklyn College, a master's in Counseling Psychology from the College of New Jersey, and a doctorate in Child and in Youth Studies from Nova Southeastern University.
Fran wrote her first poem at age 8 and submitted her first short story to a magazine at age 12. In her teens, Fran wrote for her high school newspaper and continued to write poetry and stories for her own pleasure.
Fran has over 30 years experience writing and publishing academically and professionally. She has written articles, newsletters, political speeches, and brochures. Fran presented workshops and papers on gender equity, violence prevention, sexual harassment and disabilities at local, national and international conferences both here and abroad.
Publishing
For Adults
Gaia's Gift
A contemporary novel for women
New 'Tween Novels
Mystery Series
The Mystery Under Third Base (new edition)
The Mystery of The Green Goblin (first edition)
Fantasy Adventure Series
Wizard of Balalac (second edition)
The Gargoyles of Blackthorne (first edition)
'Tween Novel
Fat Girls From Outer Space (second edition)
Young Adult Historical Romance Novels
The Spice Merchant's Daughter
The Calling of the Flute
Short Stories
Gallery of Voices
Three stories in an anthology of multiple authors and genres
Sleepytown Press
Destiny a supernatural short story previously published in the anthology, From The Shadows
Children's Poetry
Five, Six, Pick-up Sticks a book of poetry for children ages 4 - 8 to be republished 2012
Adult Poetry
Love and Romance Anthology edited by Deborah Simpson
Tales of the Supernatural edited by Deborah Simpson
Ethereal Erotica edited by Deborah Simpson
Everything Under the Sun from the Sun City Sunscribers.
Fran Orenstein thrives on reading 3 - 4 novels a week, which she considers an escape from the real world and
insight into the written word. Her favorites are detective stories, legal mysteries, political intrigue, plus the
variety of books she reads for her book club and The Great Books Society.
Fran proudly considers her children, James, Susannah, and Peter and her amazing grandchildren,
Rachel, Aaron, Zayden and Kai her finest legacy.
For Adults
Gaia's Gift
A contemporary novel for women
New 'Tween Novels
Mystery Series
The Mystery Under Third Base (new edition)
The Mystery of The Green Goblin (first edition)
Fantasy Adventure Series
Wizard of Balalac (second edition)
The Gargoyles of Blackthorne (first edition)
'Tween Novel
Fat Girls From Outer Space (second edition)
Young Adult Historical Romance Novels
The Spice Merchant's Daughter
The Calling of the Flute
Short Stories
Gallery of Voices
Three stories in an anthology of multiple authors and genres
Sleepytown Press
Destiny a supernatural short story previously published in the anthology, From The Shadows
Children's Poetry
Five, Six, Pick-up Sticks a book of poetry for children ages 4 - 8 to be republished 2012
Adult Poetry
Love and Romance Anthology edited by Deborah Simpson
Tales of the Supernatural edited by Deborah Simpson
Ethereal Erotica edited by Deborah Simpson
Everything Under the Sun from the Sun City Sunscribers.
Fran Orenstein thrives on reading 3 - 4 novels a week, which she considers an escape from the real world and
insight into the written word. Her favorites are detective stories, legal mysteries, political intrigue, plus the
variety of books she reads for her book club and The Great Books Society.
Fran proudly considers her children, James, Susannah, and Peter and her amazing grandchildren,
Rachel, Aaron, Zayden and Kai her finest legacy.
Career
After briefly teaching kindergarten in Brooklyn, NY and then raising a family, Dr. Fran Orenstein returned to work as an editor/writer for three national career education magazines. She subsequently spent 22 years working for New Jersey State Government in a variety of positions. These included rehabilitation counselor for people with disabilities, then managing women's programs, including writing policy and legislation, developing programs in child care, gender equity, violence prevention and founder of The NJ Coalition on Women and Disabilities. Prior to retirement she served as Special Projects and Disability Officer for AmeriCorps in New Jersey for five years.
After briefly teaching kindergarten in Brooklyn, NY and then raising a family, Dr. Fran Orenstein returned to work as an editor/writer for three national career education magazines. She subsequently spent 22 years working for New Jersey State Government in a variety of positions. These included rehabilitation counselor for people with disabilities, then managing women's programs, including writing policy and legislation, developing programs in child care, gender equity, violence prevention and founder of The NJ Coalition on Women and Disabilities. Prior to retirement she served as Special Projects and Disability Officer for AmeriCorps in New Jersey for five years.
Affiliations and Honors
National Distinguished Service Registry- Rehabilitation
Kappa Delta Pi - Education Honor Society
Pi Delta Kappa - National Education Fraternity
National Rehabilitation Association
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Association for Childhood Education International
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Who's Who in America
Who's Who in the World
American Mensa, Ltd
American Association of University Women
Florida Writers' Association
Florida State Poets' Association
National Distinguished Service Registry- Rehabilitation
Kappa Delta Pi - Education Honor Society
Pi Delta Kappa - National Education Fraternity
National Rehabilitation Association
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Association for Childhood Education International
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Who's Who in America
Who's Who in the World
American Mensa, Ltd
American Association of University Women
Florida Writers' Association
Florida State Poets' Association
Writing Awards
Poetry
The Mirrors on Her Wall, second place winner in Florida AAUW poetry writing contest 2007 - 2008,
The Veil of Loneliness, honorable mention Florida AAUW poetry writing contest 2008 - 2009.
The Pictures on Her Wall, third place in the Portrait category, Florida State Poets' Assoc. (FSPA) 2011
The Monster Eater, first honorable mention in Children's Award, FSPA, 2011
The Book Signing, second honorable mention in the Reader's Award, FSPA, 2011
Short Story
The Journey Home, first place winner in Florida AAUW adult short story writing contest 2007-2008
Navy Commendation for Public Relations - Admiral CINCLANT Fleet, 1975
"Careers in the Military", article in Business World for Women and Business World for Men.
Volunteerism
Fran Orenstein believes very strongly in participating in the community as a volunteer and has done so nearly all of her adult life. She sees volunteerism as giving back for her own blessings and helping others achieve a better life. These are some of her volunteerism accomplishments.
American Cancer Society: Founded local chapter, serving as membership vice president. Set up breast cancer screening program and fund raising functions.
Boy Scouts of America: Recruited and trained 20 parent volunteers to staff cub scout pack, supervising programs and planning yearly activities as Den leader Coach.
Women Helping Women: Facilitated groups on divorce and separation for battered women's shelter.
Susan B. Koman Race For The Cure For Breast Cancer: Volunteer board member and committee chairperson.
Women's Agenda/NJ Law: Board member and newsletter editor.
Bluffton, SC and Wimauma, Fl elementary schools: Tutor, reading assistant, and writing teacher assistant.
American Mensa: Proctor and Proctor Coordinator.
The Sun City Center Women's Club, a volunteer organization for the community and environs.
Poetry
The Mirrors on Her Wall, second place winner in Florida AAUW poetry writing contest 2007 - 2008,
The Veil of Loneliness, honorable mention Florida AAUW poetry writing contest 2008 - 2009.
The Pictures on Her Wall, third place in the Portrait category, Florida State Poets' Assoc. (FSPA) 2011
The Monster Eater, first honorable mention in Children's Award, FSPA, 2011
The Book Signing, second honorable mention in the Reader's Award, FSPA, 2011
Short Story
The Journey Home, first place winner in Florida AAUW adult short story writing contest 2007-2008
Navy Commendation for Public Relations - Admiral CINCLANT Fleet, 1975
"Careers in the Military", article in Business World for Women and Business World for Men.
Volunteerism
Fran Orenstein believes very strongly in participating in the community as a volunteer and has done so nearly all of her adult life. She sees volunteerism as giving back for her own blessings and helping others achieve a better life. These are some of her volunteerism accomplishments.
American Cancer Society: Founded local chapter, serving as membership vice president. Set up breast cancer screening program and fund raising functions.
Boy Scouts of America: Recruited and trained 20 parent volunteers to staff cub scout pack, supervising programs and planning yearly activities as Den leader Coach.
Women Helping Women: Facilitated groups on divorce and separation for battered women's shelter.
Susan B. Koman Race For The Cure For Breast Cancer: Volunteer board member and committee chairperson.
Women's Agenda/NJ Law: Board member and newsletter editor.
Bluffton, SC and Wimauma, Fl elementary schools: Tutor, reading assistant, and writing teacher assistant.
American Mensa: Proctor and Proctor Coordinator.
The Sun City Center Women's Club, a volunteer organization for the community and environs.
Fran's Philosophy
1. There is a solution to every problem using creative and positive thinking.
2. Help others, either by a simple act of kindness, or a volunteer project. It will come back even though it might not be obvious or immediate.
3. Life is an adventure, live it.
