I am open to all writing assignments, and I'm particularly interested in those relevant to Nova Scotia, where I have now made my permanent home. Within my 25-year career, I have worked as staff at newspapers and magazines as a writer, editor and managing editor in Toronto, Niagara and eastern Ontario regions. My work has been published in Niagara Falls Review, Toronto Star, The Globe & Mail and Harrowsmith Almanac, as well as countless contributions to regional magazines and weekly newspapers. I was honoured in 2009 to be named as Writer-in-Residence at the former R.D. Lawrence Centre in Haliburton County. As a writer, I've been very active with community engagement and have delivered more than a hundred workshops in the areas of journalism, media literacy and creative non-fiction to students and adults in school, library and community settings. I have written a book of non-fiction short stories based on my life in Prince Edward County. Currently, I'm completing a book of mostly humorous, fictional short stories centered around a rural village in Eastern Ontario. I have also just completed work on my first crime novel for which I'm actively seeking a publisher. My experience lends itself to a broad range freelance work, including preparation of media releases, speeches, marketing material, newsletter creation, websites, blog posts and workshop delivery. At this time, I'm actively working as a freelance writer and will soon begin offering a range of writing workshops in my home-based studio for both children and adults. My website and personal blog are currently being created and that information will be updated as soon as its available. Please feel free to contact me to discuss any projects. I'm always open to ideas and interesting opportunities. Thank you for reading.
