<p>Nocturnal by nature, Bev Walton-Porter has been a professional writer, editor, and writing instructor since May 1997. </p><p>Bev has published several books, including <em>Sun Signs for Writers</em>, <em>Aim To Write: Tips & Tricks for Freeing the Scribe Within</em>, <em>Mending Fences</em>, <em>Hidden Fire</em>, <em>Secrets of the Professional Freelancer</em>, <em>Shadows of the Soul</em>, and <em>Nocturnal Musings: A Collection of Ponderings, Essays, and Short Stories</em>. Bev also co-authored <em>The Complete Writer: A Guide to Tapping Your Full Potential</em>.</p><p>She has been a member of The Authors Guild, Romance Writers of America, Pikes Peak Writers, The National Writers Union, The Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society.</p><p>Married with two adult children (one of whom is also a professional writer) and an adorable grandson, Bev's hobbies include reading, watching documentaries, researching obscure and/or weird subjects, listening to music, playing World of Warcraft, crocheting, traveling, and hanging out with her beloved fur babies – one Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Rottweiler mix and three Border Collie mixes.</p>
