Oliver, Teagan (1967 - )

Genre: General Fiction, Romance Novel

Teagan Oliver is a pen name for Bethany Oliver, a native Mainer (born in Brunswick, raised in Harpswell) and self-proclaimed "island girl" who still lives in midcoast Maine. Before she started her career as a fiction writer, she worked for DeLorme for several years promoting and selling non-fiction mapping books. Her articles have appeared in trade and regional publications, including her short story "Homeport," which was published in Portland magazine in 1998.

She is a founding member and past president of Maine Romance Writers, and past president of Romance Writers of America (2001-2003).

She gives workshops at writers' conferences on the subjects of author promotion, writing development, and goal setting.