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
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
The true story of a two-time cancer survivor who decides to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to cope with the sudden death of her husband. Along the way she discovers the healing power of friendship, self-love, and resilience—one step at a time.
The true story of a two-time cancer survivor who decides to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to cope with the sudden death of her husband. Along the way she discovers the healing power of friendship, self-love, and resilience—one step at a time.
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.
When to Get Serious about Adult ADHD (and 3 other articles)
USA Today Network special mental health section
USA Today Network special mental health section
School Superintendents Are Under Pressure. Here’s How Vendors Can Help
EdWeek Market Brief
EdWeek Market Brief
How a Bethesda Breastfeeding Expert Provides a Lactation Lifeline
Bethesda Magazine
Bethesda Magazine
The Cookbook That Taught Generations of Jews How to Become American
University of Rochester
University of Rochester
Tim Russert 1950-2008: A Good Life
People Magazine (PDF)
People Magazine (PDF)
Friendship Ends in Tragedy
Democrat & Chronicle (PDF)
Democrat & Chronicle (PDF)
The Good Life
US Airways Magazine (PDF)
US Airways Magazine (PDF)
Plays
“Vantage Point” was a winner in the “2 Pages/2 Voices 2025” competition through nonprofit literary center Writers & Books in Rochester, New York. The theme? It’s all about perspective… (Warning: some explicit language in video)
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 good reputation 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.