{"id":223,"date":"2024-12-13T21:38:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T21:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demos.pineclients.com\/evan\/?page_id=223"},"modified":"2024-12-13T21:54:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T21:54:51","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demos.pineclients.com\/evan\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”200″ bottom_padding=”20″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” el_class=”authorboxmain” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”45″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” el_class=”authorimg”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About the Author” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23141414″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Author Behind \u201cSteven The Railroad Teen\u201d” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:40|text_align:left|color:%23141414|line_height:51px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Evan M. Franzen, author of the book \u201cSteven The Railroad Teen\u201d was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he currently lives with his family. At the age of 3, his passion for all train-related things, especially steam engines and railroads, began, and around the same time, he was diagnosed with Autism. By showing bravery, Evan embraced it and used his diagnosis as a creative advantage in storytelling, writing and helping others.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23141414″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Evan has explored the history of railroads and steam engines by traveling to different tourist lines and visiting museums due to his immense passion and love for trains. Together with his passion for trains, he enjoys fan fiction movies and explores history, all of which support his creative efforts. 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Franzen\u2019s book \u201cSteven The Railroad Teen\u201d is a heartfelt story born out of a lifelong love for trains and a passion for bringing people together through shared interests. For those who grew up with Thomas & Friends and are excited to go deeper into the world of steam engines, this book offers an authentic feel of what it\u2019s like to operate historic steam engines, much like the ones preserved in museums today.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:%23141414″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”This book is based on Evan\u2019s original story of a group of teenagers who share their passion for railroads, operate historic steam engines built in the 20th century, celebrate friendship, and experience teamwork. This adventurous journey shows how amazing it is to find someone who truly understands you and create a family of people with common interests and values. 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