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Cynthia Marie Furlong Reynolds

Born: 02/13/1953   Portland
Parents: Charles R. and Elizabeth L. Furlong
Spouse: Mark A. Reynolds
Children: Charles, Benjamin, Elizabeth
Address(es):
Permanent :
4216 Corey Circle
Ann Arbor , MI 48103
Contact Information:
Phone : 734.645.1540
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://cynthiafurlongreynolds.com/
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Image of Oliver’s Travels: An Indiana Adventure Oliver’s Travels: An Indiana Adventure
- Children's chapter book 		Fiction Children Ann Arbor, MI : Mitten Press 2009
Oliver’s Travels: Adventures in Tennessee
- Children's chapter book 		Fiction Children Ann Arbor, MI : Mitten Press 2009
Oliver’s Travels: Bluegrass Mysteries
- Children's chapter book 		Fiction , Mystery Children Ann Arbor, MI : Mitten Press 2009
Image of JIFFY: A Family Tradition JIFFY: A Family Tradition
- 2009 Michigan Notable Book 		Non Fiction , Michigan Adult Ann Arbor, MI : University of Michigan Press 2008
Image of Oliver’s Travels: An Ohio Adventure Oliver’s Travels: An Ohio Adventure
- Chapter book 		Fiction Children Ann Arbor, MI : Mitten Press 2008
Image of Across The Reach Across The Reach
- Middle grades 		Fiction Children Ann Arbor, MI : Mitten Press 2007
Image of Grammie’s Secret Cupboard Grammie’s Secret Cupboard
- Picture book/2008 Mom’s Choice Award 		Fiction , Picture Book Children Ann Arbor, MI : Mitten Press 2007
Image of Metroparks for the People: A History of the Huron-Clinton Metropark Authority Metroparks for the People: A History of the Huron-Clinton Metropark Authority
- History 		Non Fiction , Michigan Adult Ypsilanti, MI: Harbor Links Publishing 2006
Image of Rascal Makes Mischief on Mackinac Island Rascal Makes Mischief on Mackinac Island Fiction , Michigan , Picture Book Children Ann Arbor, MI : Mitten Press 2006
Image of Fishing for Numbers: A Maine Number Book Fishing for Numbers: A Maine Number Book Non Fiction , Picture Book Children Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press 2005
Image of The Far-Flung Adventures of Homer the Hummer The Far-Flung Adventures of Homer the Hummer Fiction , Michigan , Picture Book Children Ann Arbor, MI : Mitten Press 2005
A Fierce Commitment: The First Ten Years of Washtenaw Community College Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult Ann Arbor, MI : Washtenaw Community College 2004
Image of M is for Maple Syrup M is for Maple Syrup Non Fiction , Picture Book Children Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press 2002
Image of Our Hometown: America’s History as Seen Through the Eyes of a Midwestern Village Our Hometown: America’s History as Seen Through the Eyes of a Midwestern Village
- 2002 Michigan Notable Book 		Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press 2001
Image of L is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet L is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet Picture Book Children Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press 2001
S is for Star: A Christmas Alphabet
- Picture Book/2003, Book Sense 76 Best Seller 		Non Fiction , Picture Book Children Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press 2001
Image of H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet
- 2003, Young Hoosier Book Award 		Non Fiction , Picture Book Children Chelsea, MI : Sleeping Bear Press 2001
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I’ve known since a very early age that my calling was to be a writer; in fact, I tell the story in my children’s book Grammie’s Secret Cupboard. When I was four, my grandmother gave me a blank journal and asked me to write her a story. Although I pointed out that I didn’t know my alphabet book yet, she looked over her glasses at me and said, “You’re a story teller. Sit down and write a story and when you’re done, I’ll read it to you.” I scribbled, she looked every page over, then “read” me the most wonderful story. When she finished, I asked, “Did I write that story?” She told me, “When you grow up, you’re going to be a writer, and if you work hard at it, you’ll be a very good writer.” From that moment on, I knew what my calling would be. And I’ve worked very hard at it since then. I’ve always been a freelancer and I’ve worked for universities (Princeton, Tampa, Creighton), several newspapers and magazines, and began writing books in 2000. Writing is like every other art/craft—the more you do, the better you get. I think extensive reading is as essential as writing if a write.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
I’d love to have queries sent. I enjoy public speaking, as well as school programs and professional development programs on writing.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) University of Toronto Toronto , Ontario 1932

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
- These days, I divide my time between writing and school/professional appearances. My family has moved several times, so my jobs reflect the moves. I’ve worked on newspaper staffs (St. Petersburg Times (twice), Omaha World-Herald, Hunterdon County (NJ) Democrat) and was a regular freelancer for magazines (Minnesota Monthly, MPLS/ST. PAUL, TAMPA, Prestige, Princeton Monthly, North Shore, among others). In the early 1980s, I was associate director of the Publications/Communications office at Princeton University, serving as media liaison and editor/senior writer for the Princeton Weekly Bulletin. Several years later, I became director of the same office at the University of Tampa; I created the university’s award-winning alumni magazine and completely revamped the university catalogue. In Duluth, MN, I created/wrote/edited an arts magazine for the St. Louis County Arts Council. Since moving to Michigan in 1999, I’ve freelanced for business journals, magazines, and newspapers.
I offer editing/book doctoring services.

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