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 is a contributing writer for Hatherleigh Press, with 10 books currently in publication. She is a freelance writer who writes articles, short stories and poetry for online and print publications. She also creates tests, training programs and lesson plans for private clients. Jo Brielyn is the former host of the Robin Falls Kids radio blog show, Will Blog for Kids.  Jo is the owner, writer and editor of Creative Kids Ideas and Good for Your Health.  She 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 TTM’s second anthology, Elements of Time. Her poem “Winter’s Symphony” appears in the book, Poetry Against Cancer, a collection of poetry that features poets from around the world.

Jo also has four other fiction works due for publication in anthologies in 2012. She has completed work as contributing writer on twelve nonfiction projects, to date. Visit the Books page for specific information on the books. You can also read more about Jo Brielyn’s upcoming projects on the News and PR page and read samples of her work.

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.