Eastburn, a self-proclaimed “book nerd,” is passionate about promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading. She believes that books and authors are essential for human development and understanding. She is the founder of the Colorado Springs Literary Festival, a yearly event that brings together authors, readers, and book lovers from across the state.

Eastburn’s experience in journalism and writing has equipped her with a strong understanding of the importance of clear and concise communication. This skill is crucial for effective journalism, especially in the context of the current media landscape, where information overload and misinformation are prevalent. Eastburn’s experience in journalism and writing has also equipped her with a strong understanding of the importance of community engagement.

Colorado Humanities awarded Eastburn a grant of $10,000 to support the project. This grant allowed Eastburn to hire a full-time staff member, a project manager, to oversee the project’s development and implementation. The project manager’s role was crucial in ensuring the project’s success. The project manager’s responsibilities included coordinating with various stakeholders, managing budgets, and overseeing the project’s timeline.

Eastburn’s efforts have been successful, with the company receiving a significant amount of funding and support from various sources. This has allowed Eastburn to expand her team and build a strong foundation for the company’s future. Eastburn’s company, “The Colorado Creative Collective,” is a non-profit organization that aims to support and empower creative individuals in the state.

“I’m trying to get a good mix of fiction and nonfiction and different subgenres of fiction,” Eastburn said. “There are many good literary fiction writers in Colorado and really good speculative fiction by authors who write fantasy, sci-fi, horror and thrillers.” The reviews and features will be available for use for free by Colorado newspapers, which Eastburn hopes will help fill the gap in arts coverage. “The best way to get to know someone who you’ve never met or someone whose life may not look like yours is through a book,” she said. “We’re terribly polarized at the moment in our country. There’s advice about listening to someone who has different beliefs than you or looks different than you and a book is a great way to see different types of people and their lives fleshed out.”