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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 magazine,  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 2023 articles, 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.

Publicity on the 2nd edition:

Catch my reading at the Washoe Co. Library System's Nov. 9, 2024 Author Fest

Spooky season book picks, new releases by Tahoe authors- Tahoe Tribune, November 2023

The best books to embark on epic adventures from your armchair- Shepherd, December 2023

More about Moon Northern California Road Trips (1st edition):

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

2024 PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Golden Compass- Enjoy, November 2024

Healing With Horses- Enjoy, November 2024

An independent wildfire evacuation analysis questions safe Tahoe evacuations- Sierra Sun, October 2024

Maple the Monster- Washoe Co. Library System Shivery 3, October 2024

Alternative Wellness Therapies in the Tahoe Basin- Tahoe Tribune, October 2024

Homewood will not open this year because of greed- Sierra Nevada Ally, October 2024

Family Ties- Enjoy, October 2024

Taking the Scenic Route- Enjoy, October 2024

A Taste of History- Enjoy, September 2024

Raise a Glass- Enjoy, September 2024

Sheriff’s office makes two large drug busts in 8-day span- MCIN, September 2024

Committee formed to help fill vacant commission seat- MCIN, September 2024

Pyrotechnic conference returns to town- MCIN, September 2024

New liquor license changes in Mineral County explained- MCIN, September 2024

Wildlife Rehabs Help Keep NorCal Landscapes in Balance- North State Parent, September 2024

Google Announces a $400 Million Investment into Nevada- Northern Nevada Business Weekly, September 2024

Inaugural Tahoe Treasure Hunt celebrates locals’ season- Tahoe Tribune, September 2024

Merger of Meeks Bay Fire/North Tahoe Fire gets finalized - Tahoe Tribune, September 2024

Get Lost- Enjoy, August 2024

The Great Carnelian Bay Poop Spill of 2024- Sierra Nevada Ally, August 2024

Clear Creek Tahoe celebrates 15 Years with Coore & Crenshaw - Tahoe Tribune, August 2024

Making Shakespeare in Tahoe accessible to everyone- Tahoe Tribune, August 2024

TRPA issues warning to Lakeshore property owner about private natatorium- Tahoe Tribune, August 2024

Best breakfast spots around Lake Tahoe- Sierra Sun, July 2024

Art events enrich Tahoe, local economy- Tahoe Guide, July 2024

How to bike Donner Memorial State Park- Sierra Sun, July 2024

Incline Village General Improvement District Board discusses process for replacing General Manager- Tahoe Tribune, July 2024

In-grained- Enjoy, July 2024

Surfing to scenic cruises: Unforgettable family water adventures- Tahoe Guide, June 2024

Banning books becomes the focus of the recent Washoe County School District meeting- Tahoe Tribune, June 2024

Parents question gender equality issues in athletics at South Tahoe High School - Tahoe Tribune, June 2024

Upcoming Gold Hill NEWS Retrospective Celebrates the Comstock 1970s Era- Sierra Nevada Ally, June 2024

Welcome home, Adrian- Tahoe Tribune/Sierra Sun, June 2024

Kindergarteners learn about nature through Wild Sierra Nevada- Tahoe Tribune, June 2024

The Big Release- Sierra Nevada Ally, June 2024

Gilded Pleasure- Enjoy, June 2024

Celebrate Good Times- Enjoy, June 2024

 Lake Tahoe ranks number 3 in boat rentals on Getmyboat- Tahoe Tribune, June 2024 

AFD 2024: FOOD, FUN, AND LOTS OF AMERICAN FLAGS! - MCIN, May 2024

ARMED FORCES WEEKEND- MCIN, May 2024

PARADE TO FEATURE UP TO 50 ENTRIES THIS YEAR- MCIN, May 2024

ARMED FORCES DAY WEEKEND TAKES CENTER STAGE IN AMERICA’S PATRIOTIC HOME- MCIN, May 2024

DISTRICT SAYS ITS TAKEN ‘APPROPRIATE ACTION’ AGAINST SPEEDING SCHOOL BUS DRIVER- MCIN, May 2024

Breathing easy: Tips for dealing with smoke, unhealthy air- Tahoe Guide, May 2024

Old Brockway celebrates 100 years- Tahoe Guide, May 2024

Beautifying Efforts and Events Underway for Incline Village- IVCBA, May 2024

Alpenglow Sports Launches 4th Annual Community Book Initiative- Sierra Sun, May 2024

Cal Neva owners host Open House to update community on plans- Tahoe Tribune, May 2024

Is the death rate of Tahoe trees getting better or worse?- Tahoe Tribune, May 2024

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP EVENT SET FOR THIS MONTH- MCIN, April 2024

City helping those affected by March 29 critical incident- Sparks Tribune, April 2024

Primo’s to move into the former Lake House- Tahoe Tribune, April 2024 

Local Places to Shop for Mom for Mother’s Day- Live.Work.Play magazine, April 2024

Business Profile – Incline Property Management- Live.Work.Play magazine, April 2024

Firecology- Sierra Nevada Ally, April 2024

The Final Push- Sierra Nevada Ally, April 2024

Havin' a Ball at the VC Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry- Sierra Nevada Ally, April 2024

Home on the Range- Enjoy, April 2024

LOTS OF EVENTS ON TAP IN APRIL- MCIN, March 2024

PLAY BALL! HAWTHORNE LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON KICKS OFF WITH OPENING CEREMONIES AND GAMES ON SATURDAY- MCIN, March 2024

COST OF SMALL ARMS TRAINING RANGE TO BE INCLUDED IN FEDERAL BUDGET- MCIN, March 2024

ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE- MCIN, March 2024

Eddy House breaks ground on new living complex for at-risk youth- Sparks Tribune, March 2024

Sparks elementary teacher wins Milken Educator Award- Sparks Tribune, March 2024

Sparks names new city manager- Sparks Tribune, March 2024

WHERE GOOD THINGS GROW- Tahoe Quarterly, Spring 2024

Different Sports for Different Kids: Getting Children to Develop a Lifelong Love of Physical Fitness- North State Parent, Spring 2024

Limitless Potential- Enjoy, March 2024

Burning Bright- Enjoy, March 2024

Revelshine: A wine company all about celebrating family, life’s special moments- Tahoe Tribune, March 2024

Contract awarded for new Victorian Square art piece- Sparks Tribune, March 2024

Sparks Heritage Museum celebrates the City’s119th birthday on Friday- Sparks Tribune, March 2024

OLD COURTHOUSE NAMED ON PRESERVE NEVADA’S ENDANGERED LIST- MCIN, March 2024

LOCAL CANDY MAKER BRINGS HEALTHIER OPTIONS TO COUNTY- MCIN, February 2024

City receives 77 applications to paint Sparks’ signal boxes- Sparks Tribune, February 2024

Tahoe plant purveyors brighten winter days with creations- Tahoe Guide, February 2024

AG TILL COLLECTING FEEDBACK REGARDING GROCERY MERGER- MCIN, February 2024

KTMB announces monthly Saturday cleanups; first one will be March 2- Sparks Tribune, February 2024

Valentine’s Day events in Rail City- Sparks Tribune, February 2024

Take It Easy- Enjoy, February 2024

Officials break ground on Sparks affordable housing complex- Sparks Tribune, January 2024

Sparks mayor delivers State of the City address to packed house- Sparks Tribune, January 2024

A Witness Account of the January 10th Palisades Tahoe Avalanche- The Sierra Nevada Ally, January 2024

IVGID Board Meeting: New year brings on talk of new positions- Tahoe Tribune, January 2024

Election season ramping up in Rail City- Sparks Tribune, January 2024

Wingfield Springs dog park approved and expected to open around August- Sparks Tribune, January 2024

After mild, dry start to the season, cold and snow is on the way- Sparks Tribune, January 2024

After quick vote, city rejects latest settlement offer from former fire chief- Sparks Tribune, January 2024

The Knitters Guild of Incline Village Celebrates 21 Years- LWP Magazine, Winter 2024

Clean Up the Lake Opens a New Environmental Dive Center- IVCBA/Live.Work.Play Magazine, January 2024

UPDATE: Victim of Palisades Tahoe Identity Released- Tahoe Tribune, January 2024

Liberty Bell Smart Home Showroom in downtown Truckee Now Open- Sierra Sun, January 2024

Holistic Health- Enjoy, January 2024