User:J. Anne Helgren

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J. Anne Helgren has written six books published by Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.: Abyssinian Cats, A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual; Himalayan Cats: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual; Barron’s Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds; It’s Showtime; Communicating with Your Cat; and Rex Cats: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual. The second edition of Himalayan Cats: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual was released in fall of 2006.

Ms. Helgren has been published in national and regional magazines including Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Purina ProCare and I Love Cats. A contributing writer for Cats Magazine from June 1992 until August 2001, Ms. Helgren wrote a monthly cat breed profile. In addition, she’s recently finished writing 50 breed profiles and supporting text for the Iams Web site, www.iams.com, and has written more than 50 articles for www.PetPlace.com.

Ms. Helgren was a writing instructor for the Long Ridge Writers’ Group for more than ten years. She has served as an editorial consultant for publishers such as Barron’s Educational Series, Weldon Owen Publishing, and Dorling Kindersley Limited, for whom she has evaluated, critiqued, and edited numerous manuscripts and book proposals.

Ms. Helgren is a professional member of the Cat Writers’ Association and the Dog Writers’ Association of America. Born in California, Ms. Helgren earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University.