Valerie Coulman loves words. Whether typed on a page or sprinkled on her cereal, words never fail to delight and inspire her.

On her way to becoming a career writer, Valerie earned two bachelors’ degrees (Linguistics & Theology) and a CERTESL certificate. She has also been a bridal consultant, seamstress, small business owner, homemaker, fabric salesperson, teacher, video team co-ordinator, and mom. In 2005 she moved into art with the intention of illustrating her own stories and her love of the artistic process quickly got out of hand and spilled onto a few walls too. 

Born and raised on the Canadian prairies, Valerie now writes from her studio in southern Oregon (or wherever). Along with award-winning picture books  and a collection of produced stage scripts, Valerie has written magazine articles, poems, technical and marketing materials, lyrics and business web content.

Valerie does freelance editing when she needs a break from her own words, stage design when she needs a bigger canvas, and dances with fairies and toads whenever she gets the chance.