Welcome to the website of
D. L. Gollnitz, Author
This site has been in existence for over a decade. Posts date back to 2011. Blog content has not been removed. Common Core Curriculum was the hot topic in the world of K-12 education in 2010-11, and posts reflected what was happening around curriculum development.
Now I write novels. You’ll find writings about writing, information on my novels, and other interesting tidbits.
Author D L Gollnitz
D. L. Gollnitz is a former educator who dedicated her greatest energy to coaching young writers in high school classrooms. After earning a doctorate in education, she served for many years in public school administration. Her passion for a good story and intriguing characters fuels her inspiration to create fiction for the joy of reading.
The reading list that fills Gollnitz’s bookshelves and e-reader is very diverse. It reflects support of all writers. Fiction genres range from thriller and crime to suspense, cozy mystery to historical fiction, and family sagas. Audio books accompany her on walks and during full days of quilting. Physical book copies are her favorite for deep reading and analysis.
Gollnitz considers fiction writing to be both a skill and an art, and other writers always inspire her next chapter. Her writing includes published academic text, fiction, and personal essay, as well as promotional articles for philanthropic and fundraising organizations. Gollnitz is available for review and critique of any type of writing.
Gollnitz holds an MBA and a PhD that have served her well in chosen careers in business and education. Originally from New England, she has lived in the mid-Atlantic states where her Husting family saga novels are set. She now lives in the Midwest with her husband and enjoys the four seasons that inspire creativity. She spends hours quilting and participates in a local sewing group that creates joyful quilts for patients in hospice care.
D. L. Gollnitz, Author 