Published Works

“The Farm is Quiet Now,” Somewhere Down The Road. Centrum. (Short story published in anthology. 2nd place award. Judge, author Tom Robbins.)

The Not-So-Subtle Art of Rising Above Trauma. Seven Lessons the Fynbos of South Africa Teach Us About Resiliency. Feed Your Creative Elephant. Amazon Kindle, 2017.

“Climate Conversations NCW: A conversation with Joan Qazi.” The Wenatchee World, June 22, 2015.

“How Jan Lutz Saved the Fourth of July.” The Wenatchee World, June 21, 2015.

“Empty oil trains pose empty threat.” The Wenatchee World, June 10, 2015.

“Finding Community, Slaying Dragons in the Cycle Shop.” The Wenatchee World, May 28, 2015.

“Hand in Hand shares the American Dream, immigration legal services.” The Wenatchee World, May 11, 2015.

“Writer Profile Series: Dorothy Jean Schroeder.” The Wenatchee World, July 23,  2013.

“Writer Profile Series: Bob Reilly.” The Wenatchee World, July 13, 2013.

“Writer Profile Series: Jeri Betz.” The Wenatchee World, May 22, 2013.

“‘Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway’.” The Wenatchee World, May 16, 2013.

“Writer Profile Series: Patricia Nikolina Clark.” The Wenatchee World, May 7, 2013.

“Writer Profile Series: Fred Melton.” The Wenatchee World, April 23, 2013.

“Writer Profile Series: William D. Layman, Wenatchee.” The Wenatchee World, April 17, 2013.

“Writer Profile Series: Elizabeth Fountain, Ellensburg.” The Wenatchee World, April 4, 2013.

“Now’s the time for the future of South Wenatchee.” The Wenatchee World, Nov 28,  2012.

Community Success Summit Supplement. Initiative for Rural Innovation and Stewardship (IRIS), 2012.

Foodways & Byways – The Story of Food in North Central Washington. Initiative for Rural Innovation & Stewardship, 2012.

“This is What War Does. Perspective from the wife of a combat veteran.” eLearning Course – Safety At Home: Intimate Partner Violence, Military Personnel, and Veterans. Battered Women’s Justice Project, 2011.

“Everett church to add English services.” The Daily Herald, Feb 20, 2009.

“Everett church’s annual dinner has one wild menu.” The Daily Herald, Feb 6, 2009.

“Local coins lead to faraway wells.” The Daily Herald, Jan 23, 2009.

“Church opens its doors to honor historic inauguration.” The Daily Herald, Jan 22, 2009.

“Priest once was million-dollar ad man.” Roman Catholic Vocations, Jan 7, 2009.

“Good Works: Snowy weather is no deterrent to Monroe fundraiser.” The Daily Herald, Dec 26, 2008.

“Cooped-up shoppers head to the stores.” The Daily Herald, Dec 26, 2008.

“Keeping an eye on the weather.” The Daily Herald, Dec 25, 2008.

“Even four-legged friends get cabin fever.” The Daily Herald, Dec 24, 2008.

“Nativity needs plenty of hay.” The Daily Herald, Dec 18, 2008.

“Mill Creek church welcomes those grieving at Christmas.” The Daily Herald, Dec 12, 2008.

“Puppets in the pulpit help Everett pastor teach his flock.” The Wenatchee World, Dec 5, 2008.

“A free meal and entertainment on Thanksgiving.” The Daily Herald, Nov 21, 2008.

“Actor brings Jesus to life through John.” The Daily Herald, Nov 14, 2008.

“Edmonds conference targets poverty.” The Daily Herald, Nov 14, 2008.

“Church roots stretch from Africa.” The Daily Herald, Nov 7, 2008.

“Size of youth center equals couple’s commitment.” The Daily Herald, Oct 31, 2008.

“WINNERS: Achievements by area students and officials.” The Daily Herald, Oct 28, 2008.

“Halloween fairs abound.” The Daily Herald, Oct 24, 2008.

“Pair of puppets helps pastor teach.” The Daily Herald, Oct 17, 2008.

“Youth for Christ volunteers plan variety of service projects.” The Daily Herald, Oct 10, 2008.

“Festival’s all about friends and sausages.” The Daily Herald, Oct 2, 2008.

“Students make downtown dorms home.” The Daily Herald, Sept 19, 2008.

“Everett pastor called to help poor in India.” The Daily Herald, Sept 12, 2008.

“Churches come together to feed the hungry.” The Daily Herald, Sept 12, 2008.

“Everett Bible Baptist Church hopes to attract diverse congregation.” The Daily Herald, Sept 5, 2008.

“Local vets find support in a new kind of bunker.” The Daily Herald, Aug 29, 2008.

“Good Works: New packs, day of fun help kids start year right.” The Daily Herald, Aug 29, 2008.

“Priest once was million-dollar ad man.” The Daily Herald, Aug 22, 2008.

“Marysville’s pulpit swap unites congregations.” The Daily Herald, April 18, 2008.

“Snohomish singer plays Maltby concert.” The Daily Herald, Aug 15, 2008.

“Stanwood church breaks ground for new sanctuary.” The Daily Herald, Aug 15, 2008.

“They’re tagging in praise of Jesus.” The Daily Herald, Aug 8, 2008.

“Summer Jubilee in Marysville prepares thousands of students for school.” The Daily Herald, Aug 8, 2008.

“Medical mission to treat impoverished Cambodians.” The Daily Herald, Aug 1, 2008.

“Science, games mix at vacation Bible school.” The Daily Herald, July 25, 2008.

“Therapy dogs bring cheer to nursing home residents.” The Daily Herald, July 18, 2008.

“WINNERS: Everett student wins $68,000 scholarship.” The Daily Herald, July 15, 2008.

“Homes needed for teenage visitors from China.” The Daily Herald, July 10, 2008.

“Burglary can’t dampen spirit of church’s espresso stand.” The Daily Herald, June 27, 2008.

“60 years of helping the Red cross give TLC to those in need.” The Daily Herald, June 25, 2008.

“Edmonds group finds its purpose in helping Israel.” The Daily Herald, June 20, 2008.

“Everett festival offers fun, food, prizes, fellowship.” The Daily Herald, June 13, 2008.

“Everett pastors reflect on 60 years of close ties.” The Daily Herald, June 13, 2008.

“Mukilteo clinic donates dental care for teen mothers.” The Daily Herald, June 6, 2008.

“Energetic pastor comes full circle to Sultan church.” The Daily Herald, June 6, 2008.

“Snohomish Knights of Columbus ride bikes to raise money.” The Daily Herald, May 30, 2008.

“Close-knit Everett church celebrates 50th anniversary.” The Daily Herald, May 30, 2008.

“Rotary Club scholarship winners: young, green visionaries.” The Daily Herald, May 28, 2008.

“Winners: Grace Academy graduates 15 in class of 2008.” The Daily Herald, May 27, 2008.

“After 20 years, bells again peal at Everett church.” The Daily Herald, May 23, 2008.

“St. Vincent de Paul working to help cyclone victims.” The Daily Herald, May 23, 2008.

“Penx digital pen makes secret agent or plain old field work easy.” Herald Business Journal, May 16, 2008.

“Kids learn what it’s like to feel hungry.” The Daily Herald, May 9, 2008.

“College students get busy to learn about city.” The Daily Herald, May 2, 2008.

“Community leaders form plan to improve Everett’s Casino Road.” The Daily Herald, May 2, 2008.

“Marysville’s pulpit swap unites congregations.” The Daily Herald, April 18, 2008.

“Snohomish County prayer breakfast calls diverse groups to action.” The Daily Herald, March 28, 2008.

Upsidedowntown’s Sparks for Innovation newsletter. Upside Downtown. Published weekly from 2001 to 2005.

Press releases published for numerous clients in local and national media. Featured in The Puget Sound Business Journal, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, and American Timberman & Trucker. Seattle, WA: Upside Down, PR & Marketing (formerly VFX/Word Dynamics), 1991-2008.

“Light Up A Child’s Life.” Children’s Hospital Auction newsletter. Children’s Hospital.

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