Carolina Writer and Editor

A former software developer and liveaboard sailor, I write nonfiction articles and essays about interesting places and unique people. Now a landlubber and kayaker in Beaufort, North Carolina, I also write creative nonfiction on a variety of topics, flash fiction, and essays on the writing life.  I have received awards for both creative nonfiction and flash fiction. I was the 2010 guest columnist for the Long Ridge Writers' Group newsletter, providing advice and market information for novice writers.   To view my blog, click on the photo above.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken Soup for the Soul You&Me - America's Medical Magazine

	My "Cairn Mind Meld" story is in Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Dog's Life, released in 2011 in print form and 2012 as an e-book. If you buy a peinr copy from me or the Rocking Chair Bookstore in Beaufort, half the proceeds will be donated to a local animal shelter. Chicken Soup's 2012 edition of The Gift of Christmas includes my "Dog Day Surprise."
	You & Me magazine published "Dental Correction", my humorous true story about a visit to the dentist. You can read it at the link above.
	I volunteer for the Beaufort Historical Association as a tour guide for the Old Burying Ground in Beaufort. A member of Carteret Writers since 2006,I served as president for 2008 - 2010 and director for 2010 - 2012. I also wrote and distributed press releases for all their events from 2007 through June 2012 and obtained grants for two events. I am also a member of the North Carolina Writers Network and The Writers Den. While a software developer, I authored user manuals and developed system documentation for Fortune 500 companies. I may be contacted at awriter@mindspring.com