Karen
A.
Gentry
Born:
11/21/1956
Evansville
Parents: Robert A. Gentry, M. Jean Gentry
Address(es):
Permanent:
1643 Fuller Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Contact Information:
Phone: 616-364-9152
Parents: Robert A. Gentry, M. Jean Gentry
Address(es):
Permanent:
1643 Fuller Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Contact Information:
Phone: 616-364-9152
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mountain Biking Michigan: The Best Trails and Road Routes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula - Contributor |
Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel | Adult | Holt, Mich. : Thunder Bay Press | 1998 | |
| Cycling East Michigan : 30 of the best bike routes in east Michigan | Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel | Adult | Lansing, Mich. : Thunder Bay Press | 1995 | |
| Cycling Michigan : 25 of the best bike routes in Western Michigan | Non Fiction, Michigan, Travel | Adult | Clarkston, MI : Glovebox Guidebooks | 1993-2000 | |
|
Other writings: - Articles in Advance Newspapers, Grand Rapids Press, Michigan Living, Chicago Sun-Times, Meijer Lake'n'Trail, Herald-Paladium, On the Town Magazine, Michigan Tourist Monthly. |
Non Fiction | Adult |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
I attribute part of my success to the example set by both of my parents. My parents raised 14 children who grew up to be honest, nice, caring and productive people. My parents are open-minded, value education, and believed their children could do whatever they set out to do. I've enjoyed school and reading and writing. Writing a book on cycling combined my love of cycling and the outdoors and used my knowledge of Western Michigan.
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 |
|---|---|
| Michigan Press Women Award for Non-profit newsletters | 1999 |
| Michigan Press Women Award for Non-Fiction; | 1994 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Education, Journalism and English | Central Michigan University | Mt. Pleasant, MI | 1979 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Editor | Great American Publishing (The Fruit Growers News, The Vegetable Growers News, Spudman Magazine), | 1999 | |
| Communications Coordinator | Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce | Grand Rapids, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1995-1999 |
| Information Specialist | Kent County Office of Community Corrections | Grand Rapids, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1994-1996 |
| Reporter/photographer | Advance Newspapers | Jenison, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1991-1994 |
| Communications Coordinator | West Michigan Tourist Association | Grand Rapids, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1987-1991 |
| Editor | Trails A Way Publishing | Greenville, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1986-1987 |
| Communications Department | United Food & Commercial Workers Local 951 | Grand Rapids, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1984-1986 |
| Journalism/English Teacher | St. Stephen High School | Saginaw, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1981-1984 |
| Journalism/English Teacher | River Valley High School | Three Oaks, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1979-1981 |
| Free lance work for Family Service, Baan Business Knowledgeware, First Telecommunications, Progressi |
Other Resources:
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