General Nonfiction Articles
- "Interview With My Bully: The Courage to Remember," Salon.com , October 3, 2011
- "That Kid," Dear Bully, edited by Megan Kelley Hall and Carrie Jones (Harper Teen)
- "Iceland's Land and Lore," Realms of Fantasy, February 2008; Journal of the Mythic Arts, August 2008
- "Five Reasons Not to Self-Publish," Reflection's Edge, June 2005
- "Reader-Friendly Web Sites," The Storyteller, December 2000
- "A Collaborative Effort," Art Works, Spring 1999
- "LA Story," Washington University Magazine and Alumni News, Spring 1998
- "Walking for the Walks for Peace," Washington University Magazine and Alumni News, Spring 1997
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"Answering the Great Call of China," Washington University Magazine and Alumni News, Summer 1995
Science and Health Writing For nearly two decades I've used my dual degree in biology and English to translate scientific subjects into language that non-scientists can understand. Here are some samples of what I've written:
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"Orchestrating an Era of Genomic Medicine," Washington University Magazine, February 2011
- "To Control Cancer's Spread," Washington University Magazine, Spring 2009
- "Thinking Small May Lead To Big Results in Medical Care," Washington University Magazine, Summer 2007
- "Understanding 'a New Stage of Life,'" Washington University Magazine, Winter 2007
- "Eye Care for Children," Something More (publication of the Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation), Vol. 8, Issue 1
- "Caffeine Basics," Something More, Vol. 8, Issue 1
- "Biologist Sally Elgin Lends a Hand to Improve Science Education," Washington University Magazine, Spring 2006
- "Clinic Responds to Environmental Calls," Washington University Magazine, Winter 2005 (Article on an environmental law clinic)
- "Facts About Organ Donation," Something More, Vol. 7, Issue 1
- "The Consequences of Eating Disorders," Something More, Vol. 7, Issue 1
- "Hard Working Model," Washington University Magazine, Spring 2005 (Profile of Quantum Physicist Carl Bender)
- "Asking Molecular Biology's Big Questions," Washington University Magazine, Winter 2004 (Profile of molecular biologist James Darnell)
- "Fibromyalgia's Invisible Pain," Something More, Vol. 6, Issue 3
- "Autism: Treatments and Support," Something More, Vol. 6, Issue 2
- "Treating Juvenile Arthritis," Something More, Vol. 6, Issue 1
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"Exposing Evolutionary Answers," Washington University Magazine, Winter 2003; reprinted in the Washington University Record
- "Watching Your Children Watch TV," Something More, Vol. 5, Issue 3
- "Health Care for the Uninsured," Something More, Vol. 5, Issue 3
- "Sticks and Stones May Break Their Bones: First Aid for Childhood Fractures," Something More, Vol. 5, Issue 2
- "Prenatal care: Finding Support, Understanding Risks," Something More, Vol. 5, Issue 1
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"Engineering Cues for Nerve Regeneration," Washington University Magazine, Spring 2003
- "Misdiagnosed or Misunderstood? Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder," Something More, Volume 4, Issue 2
- "Finding Quality Child Care," Something More, Volume 4, Issue 2
- "Growing a Vision to Improve the World's Crops," Washington University Magazine, Summer 2002
- "Heart Disease: A Woman's Issue," Something More, Vol. 4, Issue 1
- "Building a Biobelt," Washington University Magazine and Alumni News, Winter 2001
- "Treating Alzheimer's: A Researcher's Dream," Washington University Magazine, Summer 2001
Promotional Materials
I've written hundreds of brochures, newsletters, fliers, catalogs, letters, ads, press releases, and other promotional pieces. Companies and organizations I've worked with include:
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The University of Arizona Bio5 Institute
- Pima Community College
- The Association for Media-Based Continuing Education for Engineers
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The University of Arizona Optical Sciences Center
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The University of Arizona College of Education
- The University of Arizona Extended University
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The University of Arizona Summer Session
- The University of Arizona Correspondence Program
- Workplace Learning Week
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NVision Networking, Inc.
- Innovative Systems Design
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Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona
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Washington University in St. Louis
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