Experience

FREELANCE WRITING/EDITING

North State Parent Magazine, Mt. Shasta, Calif. 2016-present—Copy Editor/Proofreader

Palm Springs Life Magazine, Palm Springs, Calif. 2012-present—Freelance writer/editor editing custom publications and writing features on lifestyle, personalities, history, architecture, spas, entertainment, food and wine

The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.2009-2019—What Are They Worth — Monthly antiques and collectibles column 2005-2018 –Features on travel, lifestyle, health, fashion, homes, wine, personalities

DORLING KINDERSLEY LTD, London —Update Editor, Factchecker, Line Editor, DK Eyewitness Guide to California 2007-2019; Los Angeles Top Ten 2009-2019; San Diego Top Ten 2013-2018; Honolulu Top Ten 2018; Seattle Top Ten 2010 & 2018; Eyewitness Guide to Alaska 2015; California Wine Country Top Ten 2013 

Ulysses Press, Berkeley, Calif.—Co-editor, Hidden Coast of California, 2007 

Update Author, Hidden San Francisco & Northern California, 2009 

Globe-Pequot Press, U.S.—Author, The Insider’s Guide to Palm Springs, 2006

Mazatlan Hotel Association Golden Deer 2009 Award for best international travel feature

Guest columnist writing on Mazatlan for MexConnect.com, 2009

Guest blogger writing on San Miguel de Allende, MexicoPremiere.com, 2010