A Little About Me
The youngest in a family of seven kids — three sisters and three brothers — I was born in Massachusetts, but later moved to Illinois and finally Ohio, where I lived for most of my life, including attending college at Bowling 
Green State University and grad school at Kent State University. Following a decade-long stop in North Carolina, I now call Florida home. Throughout these journeys, I’ve mastered the art of moving, having achieved that feat 20 times.
In my travels, I’ve visited 31 other states and three countries — Canada, Mexico and Scotland, where my grandmother was born and raised.
An avid sports fan, I grew up playing basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis and racquetball. Today, those activities have shifted to golf, water aerobics and pickleball. When it's time to cheer on my team, my favorites are my hometown teams — the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes.
An animal lover, I’ve had three dogs choose me as their person — Tigger, a whippet/lab mix; Prancer, a lab/spaniel mix; and Shadow, a boxer/lab mix; along with a cat and two rabbits. I also love dolphins, especially when I can watch them swimming free in the ocean.
Work Life Before Writing
Before I became a fulltime writer in 2017, I spent more than 30 years working in the sports world — first as a sports information director at a liberal arts college in Ohio; then in communications, awards and events for a national collegiate sports association in Ohio; and finally as a copywriter and awards manager for a national sports publication in North Carolina.
I've worked with coaches, athletic directors, marketing managers, sponsorship directors, company owners, team presidents and owners, and league commissioners.
I use this previous experience in my current role as a consultant and ghostwriter, business awards entry writer, content writer and direct response copywriter.
Training
To elevate my skills, I’ve received advanced copywriting training from American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI), where I now review copy for other writers. I also keep up to date on the latest promotional and persuasive writing techniques. Additionally, I’ve learned from some of the top copywriters in the business, including Dan Kennedy and the late Clayton Makepeace.
Beyond Writing
In my spare time, I can be found on the water in my kayak or on a boat 
watching dolphins and manatees in the wild. I also enjoy mornings on the golf course and evenings playing pickleball. I love attending live events, whether it’s a concert, sports event or play, particularly those on Broadway. My favorite Broadway play is “Hamilton”, which I’ve seen two times so far. I also enjoy knowing about our past and visit historical sites on my travels. And when the weather doesn’t cooperate with my outdoor plans, there’s always a good book to read. My favorite authors are Patricia Cornwell, David Baldacci, Dan Brown and John Grisham.
Let's Get Started
Let’s start by discussing your business and marketing strategies to uncover the types of copy you need for your prospects, clients and customers. Head over to my Contact page to let me know what you’re looking for and we’ll set up a call.
