Barbara Bockman

Barbara Bockman grew up in Buncombe County, North Carolina, and attended Lee H. Edwards High School in Asheville. She earned her BA in English from Western Carolina College, a BA in Library Science from Mississippi University for Women, and a Masters Degree in English from the University of West Florida. She taught English at Pensacola State College. With numerous grandchildren, Ms. Bockman has plenty of material for her children's and emerging adult books. She depends heavily on her critique groups to help her improve her writing: SCBWI, Pens and Brushes, and WAG's Creative Cronies.