Todd A. Fonseca
Encyclopedia
Todd A Fonseca is a contemporary American author
of Juvenile Fiction
. Mr. Fonseca resides in Andover, Minnesota
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in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
and a Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering
.
His first published work, The Time Cavern, was first released as a self published title in June 2008. After winning a 2009 Indie Excellence finalist award,
Ridan Publishing
released a second version of the book in October 2009.
American literature
American literature is the written or literary work produced in the area of the United States and its preceding colonies. For more specific discussions of poetry and theater, see Poetry of the United States and Theater in the United States. During its early history, America was a series of British...
of Juvenile Fiction
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
. Mr. Fonseca resides in Andover, Minnesota
Andover, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,588 people, 8,107 households, and 7,150 families residing in the city. The population density was 779.6 people per square mile . There were 8,205 housing units at an average density of 240.6 per square mile...
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History
Todd Fonseca began writing during his college years at Marquette UniversityMarquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
and a Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology. This field seeks to close the gap between engineering and medicine: It combines the design and problem solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve...
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His first published work, The Time Cavern, was first released as a self published title in June 2008. After winning a 2009 Indie Excellence finalist award,
Ridan Publishing
Ridan Publishing
Ridan Publishing is a small, independent publisher working out of Fairfax, Virginia, in the United States. It was founded in 2007 by Robin Sullivan, initially as a vehicle for her husband, Michael Sullivan's science fiction novels. It has since expanded from a self-publishing venture to publish...
released a second version of the book in October 2009.
Books in Print
- The Time Cavern, Lulu, Inc. (2008) ISBN 1605520101, Ridan Publishing (2009) ISBN 0982514514
- The Time Cavern (Volume 2), (Winter 2010 Release)
Awards and recognition
- 2009 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist, Young Adult Category
- Nominated for a 2008 Minnesota Book Award
- Washington Examiner - Top Kids Books for Time Travel
- #1 Amazon tagged book in Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Adventure, Books for Boys, Amish customer communities
- October 2008 featured book of the month
- Bestselling Fiction Novel List
- Chicgalleria Featured Book