Dr. Monica Handy is an author, storyteller, and founder of COOTW Literary Works. Her work spans both fiction and nonfiction, exploring imagination, resilience, and the power of voice. She creates resources that guide aspiring writers from idea to finished manuscript-making the writing process approachable while empowering new voices to share their stories. Whether through practical tools like Write the Book Already! and its companion workbook or through imaginative works like The Tiger in My Head and The Seventh Whistleblower, her books inspire readers to see themselves as part of a larger story.