Doreen Bell

Readers are still motivated by Doreen Bell's tenacity and inventiveness in the face of adversity, proving that narrative is not limited by age.

Doreen Bell, an 89-year-old widow and retired office manager, has had an adventurous and creative life. Born and raised in Dyess, Arkansas, she married a sailor and traveled and lived at many stations for more than 20 years. A lifelong lover of science fiction, needlework, and gardening, Doreen turned to writing when her vision issues forced her to give up her other interests.