Writing
I write to inform and inspire. Explore and expose. Share and shed. Celebrate. Live.
And I am beyond grateful my vocation involves telling stories about
the extraordinary people and places on this planet.
And I am beyond grateful my vocation involves telling stories about
the extraordinary people and places on this planet.
Essays & Books
Even off the clock I write. Mostly to figure out who I am, who I want to be, and how to connect more deeply with topics close to my heart.
Mourning How Quickly
My Tween is Growing Up
Motherwell
Faith in a Folder
Talking Writing
To the Summit and Beyond
Her Rochester (PDF)
100 Things To Do In Rochester Before You Die
From the obvious to the obscure…Rochester’s premier guidebook!
Climbing Out: An Adventure in Rediscovering Life After Loss
[work-in-progress]
[work-in-progress]
A narrative nonfiction account of a two-time cancer survivor who decides to climb Mount Kilimanjaro after the sudden death of her husband.
M is for Mindful
A children’s book that pairs inspiring verses with vibrant, nature-based paintings to help cultivate self-awareness, compassion, respect for diversity, and other practices that shape the way we think and live.
Journalism
The assignment could be to profile the aftermath of a horrific accident (been there) or attend a party hosted by nudists (done that). Doesn’t matter. What does are the details. I use them carefully and with a strong voice to give every story focus, context and meaning.
The Good Life
US Airways Magazine (PDF)
US Airways Magazine (PDF)
How a Bethesda Breastfeeding Expert Provides a Lactation Lifeline
Bethesda Magazine
Bethesda Magazine
Catching Up with Dorothy Hamill
Esperanza
Esperanza
Tim Russert 1950-2008: A Good Life
People Magazine (PDF)
People Magazine (PDF)
Friendship Ends in Tragedy
Democrat & Chronicle (PDF)
Democrat & Chronicle (PDF)
You Love Them, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!
Rochester Review
Rochester Review
Business & Marketing
It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. I use the right tone to send the right message to the right people. Services include:
Copywriting (web content, press releases, brochures): Brand awareness and loyalty starts with a clear, creative concept about why you’re passionate about what you do – and why your customers should be too. I craft succinct promotional messages that inform and influence target audiences while remaining honest, responsible and true to your vision.
Proofreading: Unintentional mistakes can jeopardize your credibility, no matter what industry you’re in. No one wants to risk losing a sale or potential agent because of a few misspelled words. I have a keen eye that quickly catches grammatical and punctuation errors and can help protect your professional image.
Blogging: A blog lets you tell your story on your own terms and engage with your audience on a deeper level. It establishes you as knowledgeable and trustworthy and has become a standard marketing strategy for boosting search engine optimization. I write catchy, compelling blog copy that captures your voice and message and makes you stand out.