Colleen Mitchell has been writing since at least age twelve. Mark of Stars, her first published novel, is a combination of two books she wrote in junior high and high school. She spent ten years writing Fanfiction (mostly for Harry Potter and the Stargate TV series), but always yearned to publish her own original works.

Colleen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University, and her Professional Certified Coach certification from The Life Coach School. She hosts the podcast This is Type 1: Real Life with Type 1 Diabetes and is the founder of Inspired Forward, a blog and life coaching practice focused on mindset for people with type 1 diabetes.

She is the author of The Chronicles of Talahm epic fantasy novel series. Colleen lives in Missoula, Montana with her husband Tim and their cat Luna.