About JC
As a young girl, J.C. Moran loved coming up with cryptic clues and riddles for her own made-up version of hide-and-seek she would play with her brothers and sisters.
Her creative ingenuity continued into adulthood when she designed a commercially-successful line of educational board games for her own company, Games For All Reasons, LLC. The games earned multiple awards including Parents’ Choice, Dr. Toy’s Best Children’s Products, and MENSA Select®.
Before becoming a children’s book author, J.C. also worked in the corporate world in investments and software. She also led a self-starter effort to bring interactive, distance-learning programming from museums, science centers, and National Park Service sites into classrooms and senior living centers.
After many years in Boston, J.C. now resides in North Carolina. When she’s not writing, she can often be found playing golf with her husband.
Why do you like to write for middle-grade readers?
I love the imaginative and inquisitive nature of this age group. There is an innate willingness to try new things and embark on new adventures. I like writing stories that this age will find fun and captivating. I also like to introduce them to characters they may find relatable.
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What kind of kid were you at ages 8–13?
I remember always wanting to be outdoors. I loved exploring ‘the world’ even if it was limited to my own backyard.
My dream at that age was to become a Park Ranger with the National Park Service. I had always envisioned myself wearing one of their iconic brimmed, flat hats and working at Yellowstone.
Are you currently working on another book?
Yes, of course! I have another exciting adventure that I can’t wait to share, so stay tuned.