My Portfolio

Writing for me has been a lifelong adventure,  so here is my attempt to gather a list of all the fun projects that have been published over the years. With a nice collection of books, articles, essays, puzzles, and poetry I guess you can tell I have fun playing with words. For a list of books, check put the bookcase page.

A Very Merry Christmas.  Essay published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Spirit of Christmas (2025).  This is a holiday story finds a little Christmas magic in a little tree. 

Textbroker.  Content writer for this company. Spent most of my time there writing travel articles for a website called RVshare. (2020)

Born Cute.  Content writer for this online publication. Articles featured Top 10 choices for a variety of products for children including pros, cons, and why the product made the list.  Also wrote guest blog posts for the site owners.  (2018)

A Birthday Miracle.  Essay published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, My Very Good Very Bad Dog (2016).  All my son wants for his birthday is a puppy, but they are so expensive.

Writing for Magazines.  I received my certificate from the Institute of Children's Literature for completion of this course. (2014)  The course was designed to teach how to write articles for children's magazines.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.  Essay published in Cup of Comfort for Divorced Women. (2008)  What happens when your ex-husband is still part of your social circle. 

Friendly Neighborhood Canada.  Word find puzzle published in children's magazine, Boys' Quest. (2007)  

Fishing for Flies.  Word find puzzle published in children's magazine, Boys' Quest. (2007)  The puzzle hid words about fish in a puzzle shaped like one. 

Camp.  Word find puzzle published in children's magazine, Boys' Quest.  (2006). The puzzle hid words about camping in a puzzle shaped like a tent.

Southern Oregon News.  Freelance reporter for this online magazine, writing special interest features as well as providing photographs. (2005)

Dirty Ol' Clothes.  How-to article published in children's magazine, Highlights for Children.  (2004)  The article explains how to make a clothes' hamper can be made from an old shirt.

Thelma Rae.  Essay published in the book, Cup of Comfort for Friends. (2002) A story about a very special friendship.