About CLN Author:
Carolyn Sostrom

Author Biography

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle.

She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in The Devil Wears Prada, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast, but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rear view mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the Apache Junction Independent.

With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for a local newspaper, the Scottsdale Independent, about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch.

She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix.

Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.