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I am a freelance writer based in North Lake Tahoe, one of America’s premier destinations. For the last 20 years, I have written a variety of content including: press releases, magazine/newspaper articles, blog posts, website pages, and books. (I had my first article published in Launch wakeboard magazine when I was 15 years old.) I am currently a regular contributor to Enjoy magazines, The Tahoe Weekly, Julia Szendrei Jewelry, and the Sparks Tribune. My latest published articles are found below, or feel free to access the digital versions of my 2019 articles, 2018 articles, 2017 articles, and 2016 articles.

Need help with content or interested in learning more about my writing services? Email me and let’s talk. 

I'm also excited to announce that I recently co-authored a book with Stuart Thornton titled Northern California Road Trips out in stores now! It is the perfect companion for a trip around Northern California, spelling out where to go, what to see, and what to do in the state's coastal and inland regions. This comprehensive guide also includes a variety of maps, images,  and information about national parks such as Lassen, Crater Lake, Yosemite, and more. I hope you enjoy reading Northern California Road Trips as much as I enjoyed writing it and that you find a place (or a few) that you connect with.

More about Moon Northern California Road Trips:

Watch my April 21 Tahoe Treks virtual talk with the Washoe County Library here. 

"Amazing Tahoe books to read from Tahoe Weekly contributors"-  Tahoe Weekly, April 3, 2020

"My 3 Favorite Northern California Camping Spots"- Moon, April 2020

2020 PUBLISHED ARTICLES

"MotoSport Express Truckee delivers birthday presents"- Sierra Sun, May 2020

"Advice from essential businesses to those getting ready to reopen"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

"'We Are Community': Tahoe-Truckee photographer launches video project"- Sierra Sun, May 2020

"How small-spaced businesses are coping amid pandemic"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

"Trickle effect that canceled events have on local economy"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

"Hardware businesses thriving as residents grow restless"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

"Resources still available at CAHS during pandemic"- Mineral Co. Independent Times, May 2020

"April Showers Bring May Flowers"- Julia Szendrei Jewelry, May 2020

"Tahoe, Truckee helping hands: regional resources support those in need"- Sierra Sun, May 2020

"Cailyn and Danielle may have played their last game together"- Sparks Tribune, May 2020

"Primary election voting information released"- Sparks Tribune, May 2020

"From my computer to yours- Namaste. Tahoe yoga studios shift to online practice"- Sierra Sun, 

May 2020

"Demand high for Lake Tahoe real estate amid virus shutdown"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

     (The SF Gate also ran it)

"By land or air: the future of travel to Lake Tahoe"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

"Salons hit especially hard during lockdown, struggling to survive"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

"I do (Maybe?): Couples, vendors concerned about Lake Tahoe weddings"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

"Buoying Boys & Girls: Collaborative effort keeps North Lake Tahoe kids, families fed during COVID-19"- Sierra Sun, May 2020

"Airport gets grant, thanks volunteer Betty Easley"- Mineral Co. Independent Times, May 2020

"South Shore Bikes opens, faces rush of customers during crisis"- Sierra Sun, May 2020

"Sierra Community House consolidation helping Tahoe, Truckee communities through crisis"- Sierra Sun, May 2020

"From my computer to yours: Yoga with The Studio Lake Tahoe"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

"Cannabis in the coronavirus age: what local dispensaries are doing"- Tahoe Tribune, May 2020

"Truckee-Tahoe restaurateurs convert spaces into relief kitchen to feed locals"- Sierra Sun, May 2020

"El Capitan Looks Forward to Serving Hawthorne Again"- Mineral Co. Independent Times, April 2020

"Residents, travelers keep locally owned eatery busy during pandemic"- Mineral Co. Independent Times, April 2020

"Possible silver linings of virus crisis for Lake Tahoe restaurants"- Tahoe Daily Tribune, April 2020

"My 3 Favorite Northern California Camping Spots"- Moon, April 2020

"Community of caring: Meals on Wheels program ramps up support for Truckee-Tahoe seniors"- Sierra Sun, April 2020

"Overland continues with massive community meat donations"- Tahoe Daily Tribune, April 2020

"Several roadway projects underway in Sparks"- Sparks Tribune, April 2020

"Data shows coronavirus numbers by zip code"- Sparks Tribune, April 2020

"Incline philanthropists create programs to help a community in need"- Tahoe Daily Tribune, April 2020

"How a small South Lake Tahoe market is coping with COVID-19"- Tahoe Daily Tribune, April 2020

"New STR property rules in place for Lake Tahoe and Reno-Sparks"- Sparks Tribune, April 2020

"Sparks wholesale food distributors change business models"- Sparks Tribune, Apr 2020

"Nevada's oldest restaurant continues to serve Sparks amid pandemic- to go"- Sparks Tribune, April 2020

"The Best Dog Beaches in North Lake Tahoe"- Tahoe Report, April 2020

"Wow! April, some much needed clarity"- Julia Szendrei Jewelry

"It takes a (Incline) Village to run Diamond Peak"- Tahoe Weekly, April 2020

"Family at the heart of Mt. Rose"- Tahoe Weekly, April 2020

"Granlibakken Tahoe: Historic Ski Resort Going Strong and Open"- Tahoe Weekly, March 2020

"The Presserie: Sisters passionate about pressing"- Tahoe Weekly, March 2020

"Several Road Projects in the Works in Northern Nevada"- Sparks Tribune, March 2020

"The Best Dog Beaches in North Lake Tahoe"- Tahoe Report, March 2020

"Taylorsville 105-yr-old cash register"- Enjoy, March 2020

"Art Within Nature: Documentary on Trails & Vistas"- Tahoe Weekly, March 2020

"March: A month of hope, love, luck, rebirth, and a whole lot more"- Julia Szendrei Jewelry

"Welcoming February: the month of celebrating the language of love"- Julia Szendrei Jewelry

"Officials say risk for coronavirus in Washoe County remains low"- Sparks Tribune, February 2020

"Local dentist office honored for its work with children"- Sparks Tribune, February 2020

"Community Happenings Feb. 20"- Sparks Tribune, February 2020

"Lauren Iida: Creative calligraphy creations"- Tahoe Weekly, February 2020

"Sky Tavern: Dedicated to teaching kids how to ski"- Tahoe Weekly, February 2020

"Maya's Mexican Grill: Dedicated to fresh cuisine, handmade tortillas"- Tahoe Weekly, February 2020

"LoRita Ungar: Enamored of color"- Tahoe Weekly, February 2020

"Alice Henderson: Raising climate awareness through fiction"- Tahoe Weekly, February 2020

"Community Happenings Feb. 6-14"- Sparks Tribune, February 2020

"Sparks High School Honors 2009-10 State Title Team"- Sparks Tribune, February 2020

"Experience a River Romance Cruise"- Enjoy, February 2020

"Alice Henderson- Raising Climate Awareness Through Fiction"- Tahoe Weekly, February 2020

"GourMelt Sandwich Shop Opens in Sparks"- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2020

"Oddie Wells Project to Improve Safety for Reno-Sparks Residents"- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2020

"Hell's Kitchen in Harveys Opens"- Tahoe Weekly, Jan 2020

"New Kiwanis Bike Program Sparks"- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2020

"Prater Way Set to Get a $5 Million Facelift"- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2020

"Community Happenings"- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2020

"Surrealist impressionist art of Craig Newman"- Tahoe Weekly, Jan 2020

"Local election season begins to take shape"- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2020

"Learn Something New in Sparks in 2020"- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2020

"Care for Yourself: Dr. Matt's V-Fit Premier Fitness"- Enjoy, January 2020

"A Day in the Life of a Hard Rock Guest"- Tahoe.com magazine, Issue 3: Winter 2019

"Lucky Dogs and Cats"- Tahoe.com magazine, Issue 3: Winter 2019