Bio
Most well-known for her work regarding autism and writers' groups, D.M. Rosner enjoys writing both fiction and non-fiction. Her stories and articles have appeared in the Dead Promises anthology, Writer's Journal, The Writer, and the Writer's Handbook, among other notable publications. (A listing of recent releases can be found on the Publications page.) Three of her short stories and one of her non-fiction pieces are award-winners, and two more short stories have been finalists in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest.
Among her most recent publications is The China Doll
, now available as a second edition paperback. This, and her upcoming book, Welcome to My World: Adventures in raising a child with autism, were inspired by the younger of her two sons, who is diagnosed with autism. She has spoken about the basics of how to recognize autism, in the hope that people who don't deal with it every day may better understand some of the more common autism-related behaviors when they see them. She also runs Autism Gear, designing a variety of items to help spread autism awareness.Ms. Rosner is a founding member of The 6' Ferret Writers' Group (established in 1989). The 6' Ferret Writers' Group website shares some of what she's learned about building a lasting writers' group, and you can read an interview with her on the topic at Rosedog.com.
In addition to her upcoming non-fiction projects, she is seeking publication of Gùairu ae Chatri (King of Magic), the first of a series of fantasy novels. Work on the sequel is also underway.
She resides in Florida with her two boys, five cats, and a lot of patience.
You may contact Ms. Rosner at webmaster@6ftferrets.com.
