Libby writes because people fascinate her. Being a writer gives her a legitimate reason to be nosey—to find out all she can about people and what makes them tick. For more than 30 years she’s been a freelance feature writer and she’s also served a couple of stints as a lifestyle magazine editor. She currently writes for the North Forty News, a rural paper based in Fort Collins, serving the adjacent mountain communities. She writes a weekly blog at AdLibs (libjames.blogspot.com).
She has written three children's books and an historical novel, White Shadow.. Below are a few recent works. For ordering information, go to Books & Publications.
Still Running
In Still Running , Libby James shares her love of the sport through tales of the people she’s met, the places she’s been, the things she’s learned and the role running has played in her life. Her words will go a long way toward explaining the magic of her favorite sport to veteran runners, would-be runners, and anyone curious about the fascination found in putting one foot in front of the other over and over again.
White Shadow
White Shadow is the story of a young white woman who married a black revolutionary and became his constant supporter and helpmate as he initiated an armed struggle to free his country from 500 years of Portuguese domination.
Frisbee Dreams
Frisbee Dreams describes the journey of an underachieving couch-potato girl into a whiz with a Frisbee and a self-confident athlete. Addresses issues of intergenerational friendship and sibling/peer rivalry.
(Middle grade fiction.)
Running Mates
Running Mates features an eccentric old granny who wants to run a marathon and her reluctant-runner grandson who she coerces into helping her. They both grow and change in the process.
(Middle grade fiction.)
Muffin Magic
Muffin Magic, a picture book for 4-8 year-olds, stars Adam who hates to move and finds a way to get his dad to stay in one place. He uses muffins to do it. Addresses cooking, single-parenting, and the pain of frequent relocating.