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Having moved every four years up to the age of 12, I've always been something of a restless soul ready to take on the next big thing.
I come from a small family, but have recently married into a very large family with a culture (both emotionally and politically) that is vastly different from my own. Rather than feeling lost in a crowd, the result has been a renewed sense of closeness with my own family. This renewal of family, and discovery of a new culture has permeated every aspect of my writing. It has affected the way I think about holidays, food, gifts, money, arts, and leisure - all of which have made their way into my writing.
As a recent escapee from Los Angeles I've made my way to the hills and lakes of southern Indiana and have found the life here relaxed and easy. While I may not stay here forever, and still feel the need for a regular "city fix", please don't tell the warden where I've gone.
My interests include, cooking, hiking, camping, sailing, small sailboat building/repair.
One of my ongoing special projects is finding and documenting art that has been hidden or lost in nature.
As a professional writer my greatest joy comes in working closely with a subject, learning the intricacies of the people, places, and things that make them tick. As I get to know my subject my mind automatically turns to words.
My professional background ranges from both Hollywood and independent motion picture production to Fortune 500 facilities development, and international trade specializing in Asian sourcing for the hotel, cruise, and airline industries.
My travel writing has appeared both in print and on various travel-related and culture-oriented websites.
I worked in film/video production for over ten years before writing full-time. During that period I worked on low/no budget and studio features, shorts, and experimental projects as well as commercials and industrials. My work included gigs working as a Production Assistant, Craft Service Specialist, Production Coordinator, Location Scout, Location Manager, Line Producer/Production Manager, Producer, Sound Recordist, Boom Op, Picture Editor, Sound Editor, Sound Librarian, and Driver.
I have written numerous screenplays, and have researched and written extensively about screenwriting. I teach an introductory screenwriting class at People's University in Bloomington, IN.
Wander around and read a few of my articles. I think you'll like what you see.
My writing has appeared in The Cincinnati Enquirer, NWA World Traveler (Northwest Airlines' in-flight magazine), Continental ( Continental Airlines' in-flight magazine), Go ( AirTran Airways' in-flight magazine), Chile Pepper Magazine, AAA Texas Journey, AAA Home & Away, AAA Hawaii Westways and others.
I am a member of the Midwest Travel Writers Association, and was awarded a 2007 Mark Twain Award (for my article 'Seoul Discovery' published in NWA World Traveler)