Marie Whittaker

Executive Director and Faculty Liaison

Marie Whittaker is an award-winning essayist and author of urban fantasy novels and horror stories. Scales, the first in her Fate and Fire series, debuted in 2013. Her horror novel, The Witcher Chime, was a finalist for the Indie Book Awards in 2017.

She works as assistant to Kevin J. Anderson, is Associate Publisher at WordFire Press, and is Conference Director of Superstars Writing Seminars. A Colorado native, Marie resides in Manitou Springs, where she produces works of multiple genres and renovates her Victorian home. When not writing, she hikes, gardens, and reads on her Porch of Wonder.

Find her at www.mariewhittaker.com

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Many people work hard to make Superstars Writing Seminars a success.

Thank you to all our volunteers and staff!

  • Mia Kleve: Registration Desk Lead
  • Monique Bucheger: Transportation Coordinator
  • Jenesis Clark: Scholarship Coordinator
  • Annmarie San Severo: Social Media Coordinator
  • Joshua Essoe: TribeTalks Coordinator
  • J.T. Evans: Sched Coordinator and Webmaster
  • Todd Fahnestock: Registrant Swag Bag Coordinator
  • Torie Fox: Bookstore Operator
  • Tracy Griffiths: Cashier, IT
  • Laura Hayden: Author, Author! Bookseller
  • Travis Heermann: Registrar
  • Hailey Gregor: Registrar 2
  • Stace Johnson: Appointments Coordinator
  • Kevin Ikenberry: Conference Marshal
  • Sam Knight: Bookstore Operator
  • Mark Lefebvre: Emcee
  • John Patterson: Community Partnership for Prizes
  • Steve Ruskin: Moderator Coordinator
  • Patric Ryan: Community Partnership Coordinator (Food and Beverage)
  • Marta Sprout: Safety and Emergency Teams Coordinator
  • Heather Jones: Webmaster
  • Marie Whittaker: Emcee, Faculty Invitations, Director
  • Morrigen Stoumbos: Faculty Liaison
  • John K. Patterson: Patric Ryan: Community Partnership Coordinator
  • Mike Stoumbos: Hotel Liaison
  • Chris Mandeville: Hotel Liaison
  • Shannon Fox: Lodging Coordinator
  • Cindy Gunderson: VIP Dinner Coordinator
  • Debbie Allen: Networking Luncheons Coordinator