Jo Brielyn is a fun-loving wife, work-at-home mother, freelance writer, and veteran of the United States Air Force. She has a Bachelors of Science in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University, an Associates of Applied Science in Logistics from Community College of the Air Force, and a Diploma in Writing for Children and Teenagers from the Institute of Children’s Literature.

Jo first fell in love with writing as a teenager, when keeping a journal and penning her stories, poetry and song lyrics provided a much-needed escape and release. Although most of those works were never shared openly, they were her saving grace during adolescence. Unfortunately, life and circumstances pulled her away from her first love. It wasn’t until over fifteen years later when she finally gave into the call to return to fiction and poetry writing.

She is the writer and editor of Creative Kids Ideas – a resource site for kids, parents, teachers and family members. Jo works as a freelance editor and writer and creates tests, training programs and lesson plans for private clients. She also is a contributing writer on several nonfiction books for Hatherleigh Press. Jo Brielyn is a host on the new monthly Robin Falls Kids radio blog show, Will Blog for Kids.  In addition, Jo Brielyn writes articles, short stories and poetry for various online websites and print publications. Jo is currently penning her first novel, a humorous story for middle-grade children.

Jo has acquired extensive schooling and experience in education, training, and human relations through her service as an Air Force training specialist and instructor. She is also an experienced youth worker who has spent over fifteen years teaching, leading and training children. Jo has filled the roles of trainer, mentor, camp counselor, tutor, volunteer teen youth worker, instructor, Girl Scout leader, Vacation Bible School director and Sunday School teacher for various age groups, ranging from infancy to young adult. She is a natural born teacher and enjoys using her craft to help others learn, grow and experience life more fully.

Jo Brielyn is the proud author of the short story “Healing Scars” and the poem “When the Rain Comes” both of which appear in the anthology book Elements of the Soul published by Twin Trinity Media. Her story “Jeremy’s Haven” can be read in the newly released anthology, Elements of Time. Her poem “Winter’s Symphony” appears in the book, Poetry Against Cancer. Jo also has four other written works due to be published in anthologies in 2010. She has completed work as contributing writer on five nonfiction projects, to date. Visit the Books page for specific information on the books. You can read more about Jo Brielyn’s upcoming projects on the News page and view samples of her work in the Portfolio.

Jo Brielyn is also available for hire for writing assignments. Please use the contact form to reach her or email her directly at jo@jobrielyn.com.