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Author Pen Name:
Elizabeth Ann Harlan/Theodora Ann Curtis
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Elizabeth is happy to say that it is never too late and you are never too old to pursue your dream. She published her first children's picture book in 2022 when she was 50 years old. It was also the year that she learned she had ADHD and autism. Elizabeth has two daughters. Her older daughter has ADHD and her younger daughter has autism. Her husband also has ADHD. Elizabeth has seen first hand in her childhood and in her older daughter's life that being different isn't the easiest path. Her first two children's picture books focus on helping kids see differences in a positive light.
Elizabeth lives in Cincinnati with her husband, younger daughter (22 with autism), and a chocolate lab named Lucy. Her older daughter (23 with ADHD) has moved out. She is originally from Chicago and finds Cincinnati winters rather dull. Her primary enjoyment is her writing and illustrating. When taking a break from her writing, she enjoys reading, sewing, Bible study, building Legos, and photography.
Theodora writes "grown up" fiction. Her first short story was published just this year in an anthology. She has more than one novel waiting in the wings for its turn. She hopes it won't be much longer until she can complete a novel and publish it.
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Book 1:
The Memory Box - ACFW Ohio 2026 Anthology
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Summary
The Memory Box
Memories are alive. They take us places that we may or may not want to go again. They bring up emotions, long buried. Sometimes we wish those feelings stayed away and sometimes they are a welcome friend.
Where do you keep your memories? In your mind? In a scrapbook? In a photo album? Or maybe you keep them in a box?
This anthology is a collection of short stories written by members of ACFW Ohio and students. It brings together ten different stories based on the theme of a “memory box.”
Book 2:
Matt and Sam Celebrate Christmas
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It is Christmas Eve. Matt, a llama, and Sam, a sloth, are excited to deliver presents to their friends. However, some of their friends are missing.
Where will they find them? Will they find them in time to give them on Christmas? There is a clue in the animals' home. Matt and Sam decide to follow it to find their friends.
Book 3:
Matt, Sam, and the Swimming Unicorn
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Matt, Sam, and the Swimming Rock is a lighthearted look at dealing with differences. Two best friends, Matt (a llama) and Sam (a sloth), like to walk through the zoo at night. One night they meet a new animal friend. As they play together, they see how they are different and how they
are alike. They learn that different is good as we all do some things better than others.
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