Cindy is the author of four prize-winning historical novels. Her fifth novel was published in December 2025. Her characters come to life on the page. In addition to historical fiction, she has co-authored of two non-fiction books about the Southwest United States with her husband, Bob Maynard, professional photographer, and contributed articles to Colorado Life, Utah Life, and Images magazines.

“What it would have been like to live in that place and time?” is the passion that motivates her writing.

Cindy is a life-long learner who loves the research involved in creating accurate, realistic historical novels. She ardently pursues avocations including natural history interpretation, volunteering for social service organizations, and competing in athletics.

She has been an avid and eclectic reader since her high school English teacher encouraged the students to keep a reading journal. Seeing her list grow has been a source of joy. She loves historical fiction most.

She lives in Colorado. She shares her life journey with her husband, two grown sons, three grandchildren, and her cat.

https://www.cindymaynard.net/
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Education:
BA Sociology and History from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Graduate Teaching Certification, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Professional organizations:
National Association of Interpretation
Historical Novel Society of North America
Authors Guild
Womens Fiction Writers Association
Colorado Author’s League
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Association
Women Writing the West

Publications include:
Co-author, A Photographer’s Guide to Colorado’s National Parks and Monuments, and Ancient Skies Through Ancient Eyes
Historical Fiction Author, Anastasia’s Book of Days; Soyala: Daughter of the Desert, Finding the Way, Esperanza’s Way, Sailing Against the Tide.
Contributor, Images Magazine, Boulder County
Contributor, Utah Life Magazine
Contributor, Colorado Life Magazine