I started working with words at 15.

That year, I naively cold-called Dean Koontz seeking writing advice—and actually got some. (See my scripted questions above.) Keep at it, study hard, and unlearn most of what they teach you, the gracious author suggested.

So I wrote. College papers, screenplays, short fiction, and poetry. As I daydreamed of selling a script or a novel, I toiled in retail and customer service. Eventually I lobbied for a copywriting job at the company that had me managing customer communications. I got it—and didn’t look back.

I’ve been slinging words professionally now for nearly two decades, writing for healthcare engagement, financial services, social networking, telecom, and hospitality companies. I’ve been a solo scribe channeling multiple brand voices at once and a lead writer shaping the work of others. I’ve collaborated in-house. I’ve concepted with agency teams.

My current focus at Reverba as a Director on the Story team is interviewing patients and writing profiles that highlight their disease and treatment experiences. It’s a rewarding endeavor that allows me to connect with people on a basic human level—and to help share their optimism and advice with others.

So, I’ve navigated and crafted a bunch. Financial and medical regulatory tightropes? I’ve walked ’em. Product and feature names? Knocked those out. Witty headlines? Ding! Compelling testimonials? Love those. Video scripts, direct mail, print brochures? Yep.

Ever-grounded in the customer’s POV, I craft copy and content that is clear, authentic, and triggers response—clicks, conversions, and feels. No matter the constraints.

Beyond the strictly professional stuff, I sometimes interview and profile rock stars and name craft beers and write label copy. And to indulge my nostalgia and help educate music fans, I wrote a book on Pearl Jam’s Vs. record for the Bloomsbury 33 1/3 series. These days, I’m polishing a novel.

Yes, I still love telling stories. Not so much about myself, though, so if you’d like more, please check out my work, resume, and LinkedIn profile.

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