Roxane B. Salonen

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Gender Female
Industry Communications or Media
Occupation Freelance writer/author
Location North Dakota, United States
Introduction Newspaper reporter/editor (former career); Mother of five, freelance writer, award-winning children's book author, newspaper columnist (current career); Lovell, Wyoming (birthplace); Poplar, Montana, Ft. Peck Reservation (place of rearing); Husband, five children, two cats and a puppy (family ingredients); One older sister and two teacher parents (family of origin); Singer, swimmer, reader, friend-nurturer (favorite past times); Roman Catholic (religion).
Interests Inspiring others through the written and spoken word, literature, photography, connecting through social media, faith, friendships, walking, singing, having interesting conversations with my kids about the important things in life, watching the clouds
Favorite Movies The King's Speech, Slumdog Millionaire, Of Gods and Men, Fried Green Tomatoes, Mama Mia, The Green Mile, Schindler's List
Favorite Music The 3 C's:, Christian, Classical, Camp Songs
Favorite Books Dakota: A Spiritual Geography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Color of Water, Bud Not Buddy, The Glass Castle, Waiting for Snow in Havana

You can whistle and steam can whistle, so why do you sing in the shower?

Because the acoustics are amazing and it's a great way to start the day!