Beard, Darleen Bailey
BEARD, Darleen Bailey
BEARD, Darleen Bailey. American, b. 1961. Genres: Novels, Children's fiction. Career: Dental assistant in Oklahoma City and Norman, OK, 1979-83; freelance writer for McGraw-Hill, School Book Division, Oklahoma City, 1989-90; part-time receptionist, Oklahoma City, 1991-95. Publications: The Pumpkin Man from Piney Creek, 1995; The Flimflam Man, 1998; Twister (picture book), 1999. NOVELS: The Babbs Switch Story, 2002; Operation: Clean Sweep, 2004. Contributor to anthologies and children's magazines. Address: 1627 Briarcliff Ct, Norman, OK 73071-3811, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]
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