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I help stories and people come alive.

Do you need help with your nonfiction book or other writing project?


You’ve come to the right place.

Writing is soul craft—a powerful tool for making sense, creating meaning, and discovering grace.

I don’t just help people put words on paper (or propel a cursor across a screen). I help them frame their stories, and in doing so, develop a better understanding of themselves—their lives, actions, and motivations.

I'm an award-winning author, and I've been writing and teaching most of my life (for real—I sold my first story at age 7 for a crisp dollar, which I still have). These days I spend most of my time helping individuals and businesses with everything from self-published books to international bestsellers from major agents, authors, and publishers.

As a writer, researcher, ghostwriter, collaborator, and creative coach, I find a special joy in helping others realize their meaning-making and storytelling potential. I help people communicate with clarity and passion.

For more detail on my background, keep reading.

You can also check me out, talking about my work, on the Good Story Podcast here.

 
 
 
 
 
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I’ve got varied and extensive experience that falls into four main categories:

Health and Science

My professional roots are in scholarly publishing; specifically in areas of psychology including cognition, developmental psychology, neuropsychology, and broader topics in science. I’ve had the privilege of acting as an acquisitions and developmental editor at both Psychology Press and the National Academy Press (the publishing arm of the National Academy of Sciences), where I worked with an assortment of stellar authors and science luminaries.

I also spent many years handling communications for a foundation that works with the military’s extensive health and medical programs around the world. I had to translate the work of scientists and clinicians for a general audience. This—combined with spending lots of time in physical therapy as a result of some martial arts injuries—got me especially interested in how the body works, so I went to school to become a massage therapist. I also earned certifications in plant-based nutrition and personal training. Eventually, I went on to teach detailed anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, clinical massage application, and communications and ethics for health professionals.

All of this set me up to become adept at health writing, particularly in the areas of complimentary and alternative medicine and therapies. Recently, I wrote a whole lot about mitochondria. Here’s an example of a short ebook I created for a client to explain these organelles. On the other end of the spectrum, I also wrote this book for kids with chronic illness (which won some awards).

Education and Communications

I’ve got a degree in Secondary English Education (which is how I started honing my speaking skills). I’ve always had a special passion for supporting young adults and for helping them solve especially tough problems . . . which when you’re that age is most of them. In addition to the book I mentioned above, I also wrote this “survival guide” for LGBTQ youth. The third edition was just published, and it’s getting excellent reviews. (The previous editions have won some awards, too.)

My experience in working with everyone from bench scientists to teens has given me an awesome understanding of the different communications needs of a wide variety of audiences.

Animals and Nature

As a former staff writer and current freelance writer for the Humane Society of the United States, I’ve learned loads about animals and the challenges they face. I’m passionate about animal welfare. As a science buff, I’m interested in the writing of philosopher-scientists (such as David Abram), and the intersections of animals, the human animal, and nature.

Spirituality and Compassionate Living

Through all the work above, I’ve developed a passion for compassion. All of my work is interwoven with my own grounding in a spirituality that believes all people have value and an important story. My desire to communicate with respect and to truly be present with others comes through in my work with my clients.