Writer and editor since 1983.
My first published work, when I was 5, was a poem about pizza in the Kenmore School District poetry book. I went on to write and edit for the Mineral Daily News-Tribune, in Keyser, W.Va.; for the Army in Fort Hood, Texas, and various camps in Iraq; and Scholastic, Insider and Guideposts in New York, N.Y. Most recently freelancing for Indiana-based US Military Publishing. Proud member of Solutions Journalism Network, Society of Professional Journalists, Military Veterans in Journalism and Veterans in Media and Entertainment.
Some of my favorite samples:
US Military Publishing (formerly AmeriForce Media)
- Reserve + National Guard, Aug. 19, 2024, “Outgoing Army Reserve chief and senior spouse conduct AAR on time in roles.”
- Military Families, March 28, 2024, “Adaptive kayak gives OIF veteran freedom.”
- Reserve + National Guard, Aug. 23, 2023, “STARBASE celebrates 30 years of bringing kids hands-on STEM education.”
- Reserve + National Guard, 4th Quarter 2022 (pages 8 and 9, and pages 16 through 19), “New era for Sinai Peninsula peacekeeping mission begins” and “Purple Resolve offers ‘preventative’ approach to mental wellness” (expanded version of the July 20 digital feature).
- Military Families, Military Education Guide 2022 (pages 14 and 15), “3 Veterans who used GI Bill benefits to pursue non-traditional education.“
- Reserve + National Guard, 3rd Quarter, 2022 (pages 8 and 9), “Army Secretary keeps reserve component’s needs in mind with future planning.“
- Military Families, Dec. 7, 2021, “‘To What Remains’: New documentary focuses on team bringing home MIAs.”
- Military Influencer, August 2021 (pages 28 and 29), “Army Chick Fitness Team teaches soldiers strength and skills.”
- Reserve + National Guard, March 25, 2021, “Missouri Guardsmen open combat arms door to women.”
Miscellaneous freelancing
- The NonProfit Times, November 2022 (pages 16 and 17), “Multigenerational Connection.”
- West Side Spirit, Nov. 4, 2022, “Finding a Military Community in NYC.”
Guideposts, a faith-based nonprofit and publisher
- Guideposts, September 2020, “Family Room.“
- Guideposts, October 2019, “Someone Cares: Write on, Matey!”
- Guideposts, April 2018, “I Will Right Myself Like a Soldier.”
- Mysterious Ways, February/March 2018, “Wonderful World.”
- Guideposts, July 28, 2017, “Someone Cares: Earth Friendly.”
- Guideposts, August 19, 2016, “Rio 2016: 4 Inspiring Observations at the Olympics.”
Graduate school internships
- Business Insider, Nov. 12, 2012, “Successful Former Military Members Show Troops the Way on ‘The Outside.’“
- Scholastic’s MATH, December 10, 2012, “Bargain Hunters.”
- Scholastic’s DynaMath, January 2013, “Racing to Save Wolves.”
Army Public Affairs (various publications)
- Army.mil, July 1, 2009, “Last Outpost in Wasit back in Iraqi Hands.”
- Guard Times, Winter 2009 (page 25), “Comic Performs for Full House of Fellow Soldiers.”
- DVIDS, Sept. 8, 2008, “Sky’s the limit for new U.S. citizen.”
- DVIDS, Aug. 8, 2008, “Bandits Share Knowledge with Salvadorans.”
- DVIDS, Oct. 4, 2006, “MND-B Soldiers provide aid to Baghdad citizens.”
Mineral Daily News-Tribune, Keyser, W.Va.
- June 24, 2002, “A new life begins for local cancer survivor.”
- May 1, 2002, “Piedmont native brings home California style.“
- Feb. 23, 2002, “Local churches united in worship, divided in practice of Lent.”
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