Writer. Editor. Storyteller.
“Long before I wrote stories, I listened for stories.” —Eudora Welty
I grew up surrounded by stories, learning early to listen deeply, observe closely, and weave details and dialogue into meaningful narratives. Today, as a freelance writer, editor and content strategist, I help publications, organizations and brands to uncover the heart of the stories they want to tell. With a background in journalism, content marketing and literary nonfiction, I bring insatiable curiosity and meticulous research to projects, along with a knack for incisive prose and lyricism, creating stories that engage and resonate. Let’s explore how we can bring your story to life.
Writing
Looking for a writer who can transform the spark of an idea into a riveting feature or memorable brand content? I shape the narrative, dig into research, track down the best sources, conduct in-depth interviews, and chisel every detail into an artful, ready-to-publish piece—delivered promptly with minimal edits needed.
Editing
Struggling with writing that sounds choppy, misses your tone or feels unfinished? From line editing to deeper editorial development, I refine structure and flow, sharpen voice, clarify phrasing, and fact-check, so your message is polished, credible, and lands clearly and powerfully.
Content Strategy
Need help finding stories that appeal to your audience or translating ideas into a cohesive content plan? I draw on my storytelling skills and project planning expertise to define direction, create editorial calendars, and collaborate with clients and creative teams, delivering narratives that connect and inspire.
EXPLORE MY WORK
Browse below for features, articles and content that showcase my approach, voice and storytelling.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
“In 1492, history records that Christopher Columbus discovered America—but that's not how the Irish tell it.”
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American Spirit, March/April 2010
“They crossed oceans, tamed frontiers, led rebellions, fought for freedom, and built industrial empires and political strongholds. ... Since their arrival in the New World beginning in the late 1600s, Scottish Americans have had a deep influence on nearly every facet of American life.”
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American Spirit,
September/October 2014
“For nearly 250 years, the majestic silhouette of the bald eagle—its wings outstretched, tail fanned out and eyes piercing the horizon—has symbolized the freedom, strength and irrepressible spirit of America. … But as celebrated as the bald eagle is on the national landscape, it came close to disappearing in the wild.”
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American Spirit,
September/October 2025
JOURNEYS
“With lush rolling hills that dip into pristine beaches, turquoise waters and stately sugar mills, St. Croix is a true tropical paradise. But thanks to the wildly popular musical Hamilton, the island—the largest in the U.S. Virgin Islands—has become known for more than just its otherworldly beauty.”
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American Spirit,
January/February 2022
“Tucked inside the Berkshire Hills in the southwest corner of Massachusetts is a town you have probably seen before, though you may have never visited. In winter, the lights and life inside its Main Street shops glow against its snowy streetscape … painting a picture of the quintessential white Christmas.”
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American Spirit, May/June 2017
“Near the seaside city of Valencia along the Mediterranean coast of Spain, bottles and glasses grace the tables of homes and sidewalk cafes. They are filled with fruity wines, citrusy cocktails and the region’s favorite—horchata. But when the evening ends, these glasses, once filled with memories and joy, are found chipped, crushed, or simply discarded, finding their way to landfills, where they sit decomposing for thousands of years.”
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Good Grit,
November/December 2018
BUSINESS & CRAFT
“Natchez, Mississippi, is hundreds of miles from the small Tennessee town of Woodbury where Alan Daigre lives, but his soul never strays far from the river town where he grew up. His thoughts often wander back to the rocking chairs on the porch of his grandparents’ lakeside cottage, where he would sit for hours shelling peas with his grandmother and visiting with family on cool summer nights. ”
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Good Grit,
May/June 2019
“Years ago, when my dad would return from business trips to the Ohio Valley, he had a ritual. After giving us hugs, he would present my mom with a decorative platter, bowl or vase he had picked up during his travels to the region. ‘Ooh, Fostoria!’ she would exclaim, clapping her hands in delight.”
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American Spirit,
July/August 2025
“If you venture down Ponte Vedra Beach, a seaside village along Florida’s northeast coast on the outskirts of Jacksonville, you might see Cresta Bledsoe scouring the shore for shark teeth. Each tooth she pulls from the sand has been fossilized over tens of millions of years in the depths of the Atlantic, blackened by the minerals around it and tousled by the wind and waves before washing up with shells in the surf.”
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Good Grit,
January/February 2020
PEOPLE & PURPOSE
“More than 50 years ago, the Apollo 11 achieved one of the boldest feats in human history—the first moon landing. … This thrilling milestone might not have happened had it not been for the ingenuity and tenacity of Margaret Hamilton, a young software engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who led the team that created the onboard flight software for the Apollo missions.”
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American Spirit, May/June 2025
“Tuscumbia is like many small town. Steeped in history, blessed with friendly charm and full of unforgettable characters, this sleepy town of 8,000 in northwest Alabama captures the essence of what home should be. Despite its rich past and quaint appeal, Tuscumbia faced a fate five years ago shared by many small towns: It was dying. … Tuscumbia was wasting away and no one was willing to fight for it anymore—until entrepreneur Harvey Robbins came to town.”
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MyBusiness, February/March 2006
“Helen Keller is known worldwide not only for meeting the challenges of her deafness and blindness but also for championing education and economic justice for those with disabilities. … Among the enduring gifts this Alabamian gave the world is one she left to her hometown of Tuscumbia.”
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Alabama Heritage, Fall 2020
HEALTH & HUMANITY
“When Caroline Fife, M.D., sees patients over 65 at the CHI St. Luke’s Wound Clinic in The Woodlands, Texas, she no longer asks, ‘What did you do for a living?’ She now asks if they are still working ... Working into their golden years is just one of the ways aging Americans are defying the norms of previous generations and changing expectations for how they want to live the rest of their lives.”
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The Source, Summer 2018
“Marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and a diminishing sense of accomplishment, burnout is a silent epidemic growing among physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers. It’s a syndrome resulting from a stress-fueled healthcare system with mounting workloads and increasing responsibilities from regulatory pressures and evolving payment and care delivery models.”
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The Source, Spring 2018
“Meeting people from different cultures and experiencing a little of their lifestyles is one of the joys of traveling, but most trips provide only a glimpse of life in other places as you race among landmarks, restaurants and tourist attractions. Another kind of travel, known as ‘voluntourism,’ focuses on building relationships by volunteering in communities around the world.”
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Health to You, Summer 2020