Author Biographies

Larry K. Collins & Lorna Collins

Lorna and Larry Collins grew up together in Alhambra, California. Larry studied engineering at California Polytechnic College in Pomona, and Lorna was an English major at California State College at Los Angeles. They have been married for over fifty years and have one daughter, Kimberly.

As an engineer, Larry worked on projects throughout the United States and around the world. Lorna was employed in Document Control, Data Management, IT Change Management, Editing, and Technical Writing.

They both worked in Osaka on the Universal Studios Japan theme park. Larry was a Project Engineer, responsible for the Jurassic Park, JAWS, and WaterWorld attractions. Lorna was the Document Control Supervisor in the Osaka field office.

Their memoir of that experience, 31 Months in Japan: The Building of a Theme Park was their first book. They then wrote two mysteries, set in Hawaii.

Lorna co-wrote six sweet romance anthologies, set in the mythical town of Aspen Grove, Colorado, with friends Sherry Derr-Wille, Christie Shary, Luanna Rugh, and Cheryl Gardarian. She also wrote a solo mystery/fantasy/‘beach read’ called Ghost Writer. She has written two books about San Juan Capistrano, California: Jewel of the Missions: San Juan Capistrano and a children’s book, Lola: The Parrot Who Saved the Mission.

She and Larry wrote a historical novel about San Juan Capistrano in the 1800s, The Memory Keeper. Their latest joint venture is Dominic Drive, a coming-of-age novel set in post-WWII California, based on a story idea from Lorna's brother, Ronald Travis Lund.

Larry’s collection of short stories is entitled Lakeview Park. His latest project is his sci-fi series, The McGregor Chronicles (Latest: Book 8 – Trouble on Vida-7).

All their books are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online websites in paperback and ebook. Some are also available as audiobooks.

Lorna is a professional editor, and Larry is a cover designer.

They now reside in Dana Point, California where Larry enjoys surfing as often as possible, and Lorna edits professionally and enjoys spending time with family and friends. They have several more books in the queue.