Heather S. Ransom

Author of the fabulous YA dystopia Going Green!

Life as a middle school science and careers teacher for twenty-seven years has allowed Heather an intimate look into the minds of thousands of young adults, most of whom are desperate to find their place in a society constantly changing around them.  Many have found escape, ideas for facing challenges, or simply hope for a future where they can make a difference, through reading.  So every year, even though she’s teaching science, Heather has her classes read.  And they imagine together what their futures might hold, telling stories about advances in technology that could change their world.  

Heather grew up in a family that loved stories.  Her mom told incredible, fanciful adventures where she, along with her brother and sister, lived in a pond with tadpoles, or traveled across the dusty hills as Native Americans, or howled at the moon with the coyotes.  As her mom told these stories, Heather became the character.  She felt the water moving through her gills as she swam with Wally Wadpole.  She tasted the dust in her mouth while riding her horse, Many Moons, on the hunt to bring back food to her tribe.  She heard the coyotes calling her to come play, long after the stories were over.  Heather fell in love with a good story, one that immersed her in a world that felt so real she never wanted to leave.  This is what she hopes to bring to her readers.

When not teaching or writing, Heather enjoys spending time with the man of her dreams, Marv, and their two absolutely amazing adult kids, Danielle and Marvin.  Living in Grants Pass, Oregon, affords her the luxury of ample opportunities in the amazing outdoors, as well as helping out at their local businesses, a pizza pub and cigar shop.  “Every day brings a new adventure.  Dream the dream you want, then find the way to make it happen.”