Jean Cummings

Born: 04/19/1930   Charles City , IA
Parents: William K. and Eathel J. Carr
Spouse: Dwain W. Cummings
Children: Bruce, Bethany, Brenda
Address(es):
Permanent :
2609 E. Fruitport Rd.
Spring Lake , MI 49456
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : (231) 865-6798
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Image of Buffalo in Our Backyard Buffalo in Our Backyard Biography , History Adult Kearney, NE : Morris Publishing 2000
Image of Shinglebolt Shinglebolt Historical Fiction , Michigan Teen Spring Lake, Mich. : RX Ranch Enterprises 2000
Image of Stardancer : a novel Stardancer : a novel Historical Fiction , Michigan Adult , Teen Spring Lake, Mich. : RX Ranch Enterprises 2000
Image of Alias the Buffalo Doctor Alias the Buffalo Doctor Non Fiction , Michigan Adult Detroit, Mich. : Harlo ; Chicago, Ill. : Swallow 1980
Why They Call Him the Buffalo Doctor Non Fiction , Humor Adult Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice-Hall 1971
Toronto Star Weekly, Ladies Home Journal, Muskegon Magazine, Hoofs and Horns, National Buffalo Association Journal
- Various articles in these publications
Non Fiction
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I just point myself in the direction I want and keep heading that way. Sometimes the journey is smooth and quick. Other times the trip is long and strewn with obstacles. 2nd ed. says, "Our family hobby of raising and tending our herd of American buffalo keeps us busy and provides constant learning experiences. My husband, children and I do research with buffalo and at present we are working on on anti-cancer vaccine for humans using buffalo. Sometimes it's very scientific and sometimes a dusty, frightening rodeo."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
Shinglebolt took sixth place in the National Writer's Club annual contest 2000

Memberships:

Name Date
Muskegon County Library Board

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Drake University Des Moines , IA 1953
Attended University of Iowa Iowa City , IA 1949 -1951
Attended Carleton College Northfield , MN 1948 -1949

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Freelance writer
Office manager, Medical assistant
Assistant editor Fruitport Area News Fruitport , MI

Other Resources:

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