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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 Tahoe.com,  Enjoy magazine, The Tahoe Weekly, IVCBA, Mineral County Independent-News (MCIN),  and the Sparks Tribune.  My latest digitally published articles are found below, or feel free to access the digital versions of my 2022 articles, 2021 articles, 2020 articles,  2019 articles, 2018 articles, 2017 articles, and 2016 articles via the highlighted links. 

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 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, 2020 Tahoe Treks virtual talk with the Washoe County Library here. 

...or take the "Which Road Trip is For You?" quiz to see if you match up with Northern California. 

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

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

2023 PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Walker Lake water levels rise 4 feet in two months- MCIN, May 2023

For the first time, girls getting a chance to play Little League softball- MCIN, May 2023

Work continues on shuttered golf course- MCIN, May 2023

Planning in the final stages for AFD- MCIN, May 2023

Sparks City Manager keeps his job with mayor's vote- Sparks Tribune, May 2023

It's now illegal to now be a street racing spectator in Sparks- Sparks Tribune, May 2023

Get involved in the community this Mother's Day weekend- Sparks Tribune, May 2023

Big changes coming to Pyramid Highway- Sparks Tribune, May 2023

After 35 years, iconic Sparks business to shut its doors- Sparks Tribune, May 2023

Steeped in History- Enjoy, May 2023

RTC holds public meeting on Sparks Boulevard Project- Sparks Tribune, April 2023

El Capitan diner will be remained close for another week- MCIN, April 2023

Propose solar project would create hundreds of jobs in MC- MCIN, April 2023

MC to receive $250k in rural schools funding program - MCIN, April 2023

Member Profile: Thania's Juice Bar- IVCBA, April 2023

Take It Out Back- Enjoy, April 2023

Public meeting set for April 19th on Phase II of Sparks Boulevard-Sparks Tribune, April 2023

Unlimited champagne and furry friends will be at the Peppermill April 8- Sparks Tribune, April 2023

Great Community Clean-up volunteers needed for April 29- Sparks Tribune, April 2023

County seeking grants for parks, state beach improvements- MCIN, April 2023 

Carving Out a Special Space for Books- Tahoe Quarterly, Best of Tahoe 2023

Tahoe's Best Ski Resort Burgers- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023

IV/CB's Summer Camp Roundup- IVCBA, March 2023

Pretty in Pink- Enjoy, March 2023

Northstar at 50- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023

Victorian Square Improvement Projects to be finished next month- Sparks Trib, March 2023

Highway reopens after crews clear rockslide by Walker Lake- MCIN, March 2023

Big turnout for annual Elk’s Crab Crack- MCIN, March 2023

Water from string of recent storms has made its way into Walker Lake- MCIN, March 2023

Elks Lodge to Host Annual Crab Crack This Weekend- MCIN, March 2023

Storms this winter bring record snowpack to Walker River Basin- MCIN, March 2023

Two more rockslides shut down highway again around Walker Lake- MCIN, March 2023

Tahoe’s Best Ski-In Cocktails- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023

Liz Paganelli Fine Art- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023

Electric snowbikes growing in popularity- Tahoe Weekly, March 2023

Kick off April with EggFest at the Lazy 5 Regional Park- Sparks Tribune, March 2023

Former fire chief rejects settlement offer; files civil suit- Sparks Tribune, March 2023

Former nursing facility reopens as upscale apartment complex- Sparks Tribune, March 2023

Elks Lodge names Casey Mentzer its 2022 Citizen of the Year- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023

Drake Elementary School teacher wins prestigious Milken award- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023

Council rejects settlement offer from former fire chief- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023

City launches new interactive app for residents- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023

New freestanding ER opens in Spanish Springs- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023

RTC seeks input on Sparks transit route improvements- Sparks Trib, Feb 2023

Winter cruising on Lake Tahoe- Tahoe Weekly, Feb 2023

Coworking in Lake Tahoe: Locations abound for remote workers- Tahoe Weekly, Feb 2023

The Evolution of the Eadington Gallery- Tahoe Weekly, Feb 2023

Tahoe's Best Spots for Bubbly- Tahoe Weekly, Feb 2023

Tahoe Valley businesses discuss winter struggles- Tahoe Tribune, Feb 2023

Monopoly Lake Tahoe edition on sale now- Nevada Appeal, Feb 2023

Fireman's Ball returns to Hawthorne Feb. 18th- MCIN, Feb 2023

New county vehicles; grant funding discussed at MC Commissioners meeting- MCIN, Feb 2023

Timeline of golf course reopening remains uncertain- MCIN, Feb 2023

USGS releases alarming report on MC groundwater depletion- MCIN, Feb 2023

Serpent Union to open next week at high school- MCIN, Feb 2023

Utility rate increase approved by commissioners- MCIN, Jan 2023

Recent rain and snow beneficial to Walker Lake inflows- MCIN, Jan 2023

Commissioner Hall joins national opioid network-  MCIN, Jan 2023

Praxis Skis: Handcrafting skis in the Sierra- Tahoe Weekly, Jan 2023

Former fire chief seeks $440k in damages- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2023

Officials approve cost of new sewer projects- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2023

Historic snowfall greets the new year in Northern Nevada- Sparks Tribune, Jan 2023

Former Tahoe Biltmore on track to become a Waldorf Astoria- NNBW, Jan 2023

Former Tahoe Biltmore on track to become a Waldorf Astoria- Nevada Appeal, Jan 2023

Sheriff's deputies arrest Washington fugitives- MCIN, Jan 2023

FHCU customers warned of new scam- MCIN, Jan 2023

NYE storm dumps up to 6 inches of snow in Hawthorne- MCIN, Jan 2023

Several crashes reported due to weather- MCIN, Jan 2023

Tahoe Dragon: New video game based on Tahoe lore- Tahoe Weekly, Jan 2023

Tahoe Bagel Company: Bringing East Coast flavor to South Shore- Tahoe Weekly, Jan 2023

New Terrain- Enjoy, Jan 2023