Writing
About Jean the writer...
A member of Denver Woman’s Press Club, the Poetry Society of
Colorado, and Castle Rock Writers, Jean currently writes mostly
nonfiction and poetry.
A memoir, In Search of the Owl: A Father’s Death Begins a Quest
for a Deeper Understanding…of Life, (see below) has received
excellent reviews. Whether experiencing grief or not, readers find
that the author’s descriptions of her serendipitous encounters with
nature offer comfort as well as food for thought.
Her submissions to the Poetry Society of Colorado have garnered
countless awards. In 2022 the Colorado Hearts and Minds poetry
contest chose Jean’s poem, “Incense,” as the Grand Prize Winner,
with an award of $400. Her work has appeared in Quill and Parchment,
Colorado Life magazine, Poetry Society of Colorado’s Poet’s
Showcase: Winning Poems 2018-19, and numerous anthologies.
Her new book...
In Search of the Owl
A Father’s Death Begins a Quest for a Deeper Understanding… of Life
This moving memoir was written during
the first year after the death of her father, Levi L. Mohler.
He was a pioneer in the fields of wildlife management and
ecology, someone who respected nature and understood the importance
of the complex ecosystem upon which all living things depend. So, it
was no surprise that Jean turned to nature for solace during her
time of grief. As she made her way from season to season her
thought-provoking encounters with nature became key elements in her
search for the owl, a metaphor for her search for wisdom relative to
the mystery of life and death. The graphite and ink illustrations
are hers.
Available on Amazon:
· ISBN- 978-1735704500
$15.95
Watch for...
A book of her poetry and color
photographs showcasing the beauty and diversity of the Great Sand
Dunes National Park and Preserve.
In the works...
Another
memoir... about people Jean has met casually,
and how her life intertwines with them...
humorous, informative, thought-provoking, a must read!
Earlier writing...
As an educator, Jean authored the
following under the name Jean E. Anderson, prior to taking the
surname of Sidinger:
Film and Video Utilization by
Elementary Classroom Teachers
PhD Dissertation
University of Denver, 1989
“Values in America”
Authored the script, activity sheets, and teacher’s guide; also took
the photographs
Published by Centre Productions, Boulder, CO
Awarded the Chris Plaque at the Columbus Film Festival
“Dwellings of the West”
Authored the script, activity sheets, and teacher’s guide; also took
the photographs
Published by Centre Productions, Boulder, CO
Award for Best of the Year, Learning Magazine
Awarded the Chris Plaque at the Columbus Film Festival
“Highly Recommended” by Science Books and Films
Celebrate the Grey and Other Poems
A self-published collection of poetry
