About
Cindy is the author of four prize-winning historical novels. Her fifth novel is due to be published in 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, including triathlons, and long-distance walking. She ran her first (and last) marathon at age 61. She completed long- distance walks including the Camino de Santiago (500 miles across Northern Spain) and Hadrian’s Wall trail across northern England.
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.
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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
Contributor, Images Magazine, Boulder County
Contributor, Utah Life Magazine
Contributor, Colorado Life Magazine
Featured Work
Esperanza's Way
"Esperanza struggles to achieve her dreams despite the setbacks she encounters. Set in Europe during the Middle Ages, the plot conforms to the historical accuracy of the era. A varied cast of well-developed characters move the drama along at a brisk pace. The subplots of romance, acceptance, and the gradual passing of the torch between generations are balanced and individually interesting, especially considering how fluidly Maynard weaves all of them into one storyline. Esperanza's Way provides immersive entertainment with a high degree of realism brought to life courtesy of Maynard's engaging style of storytelling." - Reader's Favorite Review
