Author • Editor • Storyteller • Leadership Scholar
Stories shape how we understand the world—and each other.
M. M. Elmendorf Hopson writes across children’s fantasy, speculative fiction, and leadership nonfiction while supporting independent writers and artists through publishing, editing, and creative collaboration.
📚 Author of the Wings of Wisdom children’s fantasy series
📖 Author of Formed by Difference: Multicultural Organizations with Integrity
Available for interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and panels.
About the Author
M. M. Elmendorf is a full-time author, editor, and creative consultant who believes that storytelling is one of the most powerful ways people learn, connect, and grow.
Her academic background spans English, History, Behavioral Science, Creative Writing, and Strategic Leadership, allowing her to approach both fiction and nonfiction with a multidisciplinary lens.
Her professional experience includes work as:
- researcher and copyeditor for the Journal of Applied Christian Leadership
- contributing author to literary and historical anthologies
- educator in history, geography, psychology, world religions, and creative writing
- educational administrator at a multicultural organization
- mental health technician
She also works in the mental health field as a coach supporting individuals through personal growth, resilience, and mindset development with the Abide Network.
A lifelong learner and frequent traveler, Megan divides her time between East Asia and the United States.
Together, with her husband, they operate Ford Mountain Publishing, supporting independent authors, artists, and storytellers, and they frequently collaborate on creative projects
Books
Imaginative Stories for Young Readers
Wings of Wisdom Series
The Wings of Wisdom series invites young readers into magical adventures that encourage curiosity, courage, and imagination as the characters of the stories wrestle with and work through big life moments. Each story takes place in a different geographical location and features the cultural nuances of that location within the story.
Featured titles include:
- Kella and the Sky Dances
- Adventure Over Thunder Mountain
- A Moon Dragon for Emmaline
- Princess Maja and the Zmaj
- Roderick’s Perilous Journey (to be released)
- Svanhile and the Wyvern (to be released)
Leadership & Cultural Insight
Formed by Difference: Multicultural Organizations with Integrity
A leadership book exploring how cultural difference, thoughtful leadership, and integrity can strengthen organizations and communities.
Mystery & Short Fiction
Megan has also contributed short fiction including:
- Sherlock Holmes pastiche stories published with Belanger Books
- Cozy mystery stories published with Darkhouse Books
What She Enjoys Talking About
Megan frequently speaks about the intersections of storytelling, leadership, creativity, and culture, including:
Storytelling & Writing
- fantasy and science fiction worldbuilding
- children’s literature
- indie publishing and creative entrepreneurship
- classic literature and literary fiction
- the monomyth and the hero’s journey
- philosophy of storytelling
Leadership & Culture
- multicultural leadership and communication
- navigating difference within organizations
- leadership development and integrity
- organizational culture
Creativity & Growth
- encouraging creativity and storytelling
- collaboration and creative partnerships
- mindset framing and resilience
- travel and cultural exploration
Genres & Creative Interests
Megan enjoys writing in—and supporting authors working within—a wide range of genres:
Fantasy • Science Fiction • Literary Fiction • Mystery • Historical Fiction • Military Fiction • Nonfiction
She is also particularly interested in speculative “punk” subgenres, including:
Steampunk • Cyberpunk • Solarpunk • Biopunk • Dieselpunk • Atompunk • Clockpunk
Sample Interview Questions
- What inspired your journey from creative writing to leadership scholarship?
- How does storytelling help people understand cultural difference?
- Why do speculative genres remain powerful tools for exploring real-world ideas?
- What lessons have you learned through independent publishing?
- What advice would you give writers just beginning their creative journey?
Contact
For interviews, speaking engagements, or event invitations:
Email
elmendorf.megan@gmail.com
Or contact via the website!