Robin Prehn

“Live life as if everything is rigged in your favor.” ~Rumi

I've been writing in some form or another throughout my life. I've written newspaper articles (in high school and adulthood), tons of essays (mostly college, including one on Henry IVthat was published in a literary journal), research papers (AP English and college, including a manuscript study), and an undergrad college thesis. I had a short story published in an anthology, as well.

I have a BA in Music (emphasis on piano) with an Elementary-Ed Teaching Certificate (equivalent to a license or teaching degree). I started and ran my own school (K-12) for many years when I was in my 20s. That's when I realized I enjoyed teaching writing the most, and since I created all the writing curriculum for the school, I got to experience the joys and challenges of finding a variety of ways to engage student writers.

I'm married and have two adult kids (both in early 20s). In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, reading (I generally read 200+ books a year), crocheting, and photography (especially birds or nature). Our family likes to travel to national parks and other sources of natural beauty, and we've explored many of the national and state parks in WY, CO, UT, MT, WA, OR, CA -- and Costa Rica and Ireland. My profile pic is from our recent trip to Ireland.