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Bio
Writing Background
Editor/Publisher of the Enumclaw Echo, an online news magazine serving the needs of our community.
30 + years as a professional writer in various media including web writing, marketing, press releases, advertising. 6,000 + published articles as a news reporter and/or freelance writer.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Seattle University, 1970. Journalism Courses, Tacoma Community College, 1984. Certificate of Training awarded by Society of American Travel Writers Guidebook Institute 2, June 22, 1997. Orlando, Fl.
Varied Experience
Currently writing content for web sites with 11 articles published since 6/1/09
Freelance Features Writer- Okeechobee The Magazine (circ.7,000) January 2007 to May 2009 – a quarterly lifestyle magazine. Specializing in profiles of VIPs in Okeechobee County’s social, business and civic life. 800 –1,200 word articles.
Freelance Features Writer - Seminole Tribune (circ. 6,000) from February 2004 to August 2008 - an award-winning Native American monthly news magazine that covers the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Have written more than 400 articles averaging 600 – 2,000 words with photos. Averaging 9 front-page stories per year.
Freelance features in magazines and newspapers covering travel and tourism, such as:
· Travel Article – “Circling the Big “O” – Miami Herald, May, 2004.
· “Public Art in the International District – A Walking Tour” published in the Northwest Asian
Weekly, Seattle, Washington, 2002.
· “Florida’s Freshwater Frontier” - 1997 - Water Magazine - West Palm Beach, Florida. A
quarterly publication of the South Florida Water Management District
· Writer of the Treasure Coast Relocation Guide (120 page Magazine) - Published by St. Lucie
County Chamber of Commerce, Fl. 1990.
Other Newspapers
Freelance Writer, 2000/2001 - The Wellington Forum - Wellington, Florida (Chicago Tribune Florida Publications)
Chief Correspondent, 1996-1997 - Hendry-Glades Sunday News - Clewiston, Florida
Staff Writer, Photographer, and Editor, 1992 to 1995 - Glades County Democrat - Glades County, Florida.
Editor, 1989-1990 -The Sun - Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay, Florida
Features Writer, 1985-1989 - West Boca Times
Features Writer, 1985-1989 - Delray Beach Monday Paper.
Drama Critic (syndicated) 1989 - South Florida News Network (18 weeklies)
News Writer, 1991 - WBGF Radio - Belle Glade, Florida
Freelance Writer- 1991-Treasure Coast Women, The Entertainment Quarterly - Special supplements published by the Toronto Sun Publications of Florida
Special Projects
Booklet, 2007 - “Symbols That Carry The Human Spirit” - Photo book of 22 paintings with analysis and biography of professional artist.
Press Releases – 2003-2008 – Seminole Tribe of Florida, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. Brighton Seminole Casino, Adventure Tours, Inc., and more.
Writer, 2001 - Video jacket promo for famed comedian, Gallagher.
Grants Writer 1994 - Economic Council of Okeechobee County
Editor/Writer, 1992 - Sour Orange Cookbook
Editor/Writer, 1990 -93 of special sections for the Okeechobee News, The Toronto Sun Florida Publications and Independent News, Inc. of Florida including fishing tournament, festival and rodeo special
Supplements.