Pen For Hire Writing Portfolio

Lifestyle News + Features

• “Apps To Download For Long Car Rides That Will Help You Pass The Time.” Bustle. July 17, 2017. Web.
• “How To Make Your Own Snapchat Geofilter, As Told By Creators Themselves.” Bustle. July 16, 2017. Web.
• “How To Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Like A True Ice-Cream Connoisseur.” Bustle. July 16, 2017. Web.
• “The First Thing You Should Do If Your Password Is Stolen.” Bustle. July 10, 2017. Web.
• “If Your Parents Gave You The Wrong Name, You May Deal With Serious Consequences.” Bustle. July 4, 2017. Web.
• “Why It’s So Hard To Ditch A Bad Habit; Blame It On Your Brain.” Bustle. July 3, 2017. Web.
• “7 People Who Mysteriously Vanished Into Thin Air.” Bustle. July 3, 2017. Web.
• “Travel Apps That Will Help You Totally Rock Your Summer Getaway.” Bustle. June 30, 2017. Web.
• “Apps That Will Help You Decorate Your Living Space Easily & Efficiently.” Bustle. June 29, 2017. Web.
• “After This Single Mom Found A Hateful Note On Her Car, The Neighborhood Fought Back.” Bustle. June 28, 2017.
• “Where To Donate On The Fourth Of July To Support The Resistance.” Bustle. June 28, 2017. Web.
• “This Transgender Artist Documented Her Transition In These Poignant & Uplifting Comics.” Bustle. June 27, 2017. Web.
• “The Latest Thing Millennials Are Getting Shamed For Spending Too Much Money On Will Enrage You.” Bustle. June 27, 2017. Web.
• “The Science Behind Why People Lie Is Actually Pretty Surprising.” Bustle. June 25, 2017.
• “Twitter Is Losing It Over These Adorable Viral Photos Of A Baby Throwing Shade.” Bustle. June 19, 2017. Web.
• “This New Podcast Invites You To Listen In On Couple’s Therapy Sessions.” Bustle. June 19, 2017. Web.
• “This Teen Took Down School Dress Codes With One Gloriously Salty Yearbook Quote.” Bustle. June 19, 2017. Web.
• “What Not To Say To People Who Don’t Celebrate Father’s Day.” Bustle. June 13, 2017. Web.
• “Why It’s OK To Not Celebrate Father’s Day.” Bustle. June 13, 2017. Web.
• “How To Keep Your Digital Information Safe During Summer Travel.” Bustle. June 12, 2017. Web.
• “This Avocado Carving Is Literally What Dreams Are Made Of.” Bustle. June 12, 2017. Web.
• “The Mountains Are Calling and We Must Go.” Coast magazine. June 8, 2017. Web.
• “These Baby Name Trends From The Last 10 Years Are Oddly Specific, But Have Stood The Test Of Time.” Bustle. May 29, 2017. Web.
• “How Fidget Spinner Toys Can Help Distracted Adults.” Bustle. May 27, 2017. Web.
• “Cats May Cause Humans To Behave Strangely, Science Suggests, & Here’s How.” Bustle. May 27, 2017. Web.
• “7 Differences In The Way Introverts And Extroverts Communicate.” Bustle. May 27, 2017. Web.
• “Dating Apps Founded By Women That You Should Totally Try.” Bustle. May 26, 2017. Web.
• “There’s Probably Plastic In Your Seafood Thanks To Environmental Pollution.” Bustle. May 17, 2017. Web.
• “All The Avril Lavigne Conspiracy Theory “Evidence” People Are Using To Claim She Was Replaced.” Bustle. May 15, 2017. Web.
• “Is Avril Lavigne Dead? This Conspiracy Theory Is Truly Insane.” Bustle. May 13, 2017. Web.
• “People Who Are Always Late Might Actually Be More Successful — And The Perks Don’t Stop There. Bustle. May 12, 2017. Web.
• “Why We’re Afraid Of Bugs, According to Science.” Bustle. May 12, 2017. Web.
• “Creepy Things Women Should Stop Saying To Each Other.” Bustle. May 1, 2017. Web
• “Pickle Juice Soda Is Now A Thing, So You Can Stop Drinking It Straight From The Pickle Jar.” Bustle. April 30, 2017.
• “What Is FaceApp? The Internet Is Obsessed With This Face-Morphing App.” Bustle. April 29, 2017. Web.
• “How To Use FaceApp To Totally Transform Your Selfies.” Bustle. April 29, 2017. Web.
• “This Font Inspired By The Rainbow Flag In Honor Of Gilbert Baker Lets You Type Every Letter With Pride.” Bustle. April 24, 2017. Web.
• “Millennials Are Drinking So Much Wine, They’re Changing How It’s Sold.” Bustle. April 22, 2017. Web.
• “What Your Facebook Profile Picture Says About Your Personality.” Bustle. April 22, 2017. Web.
• “How To Find A March For Science Protest Near You.” Bustle. April 17, 2017. Web.
• “Is It Safe To File Your Taxes Online? Here’s How To Keep Your Tax Return Safe.” Bustle. April 16, 2017. Web.
• “Easy March Madness Snack Ideas Perfect For Any Viewing Party You May Be Throwing.” Bustle. March 22, 2017. Web.
• “Where To Donate To Help Those Affected By The Meals On Wheels Cuts In Trump’s Proposed Budget Plan.” Bustle. March 17, 2017. Web.
• “How To Help Those Who Will Suffer The Most Under Trump’s Budget Plan.” Bustle. March 17, 2017. Web.
• “Why Is It Called Stella? The Winter Storm Naming Traditions Started Quite Recently.” March 13, 2017. Web.
• “How To Prepare For Winter Storm Stella So You Don’t Get Left In The Literal Cold.” Bustle. March 13, 2017. Web.
• “Adulting Classes Are Actually A Great Idea, Because It’s OK If You Don’t Know How To Do Everything.” Bustle. March 6, 2017. Web.
• “Wax That Ass’ Guerrilla-Style Art Installation By Allison Bouganim Confronts Sexual Harassment By Bringing Butts Into Public Spaces.” Bustle. Feb. 27, 2017. Web.
• “The Nokia 3310 Is Officially Coming Back, But This Retro Phone Reboot Has A Catch.” Bustle. Feb. 27, 2017. Web.
• “Is A “No Trump Supporters” Roommate Ad Intolerant? Rejecting Bigotry Is Not Intolerant.” Bustle. Feb. 27, 2017. Web.
• “The Best Mardi Gras Getaway Tips To Make The Most Out Of Fat Tuesday.” Bustle. Feb. 24, 2017. Web.
• “These Recent Trans Victories Will Give You Hope for the Future.” Bustle. Feb. 23, 2017. Web.
• “Today, I Am Muslim Too Rally Photos That Are Inspirational & Absolutely Heartwarming.” Bustle. Feb. 19, 2017. Web.
• “The History Of Presidents Day Explains Why This Holiday Is Actually Really Important.” Bustle. Feb. 19, 2017.
• “How To Organize A Postcard Party To Write To Your Representatives.” Bustle. Feb. 13, 2017. Web.
• “How To Make Protest Signs That Will Have The Maximum Amount Of Impact.” Bustle. Feb. 10, 2017. Web.
• “How To Use Social Media Responsibly & Prevent Online Burnout.” Bustle. Feb. 6, 2017. Web.
• “What A Typical Day At The Mall Was Like For ’90s Kids.” Bustle. Feb. 3, 2017. Web.
• “How To Find A Refugee Ban Protest Near Me & Fight Back Against Donald Trump’s Executive Order.” Bustle. Jan. 30, 2017. Web.
• “I Went to the Women’s March Dressed As Leia Organa & Found A Kinship With Everyone Joining The Resistance.” Bustle. Jan. 23, 2017. Web.
• “What Is “Mute Monday” On Twitter? People Are Unfollowing Trump & Following Inspiring Accounts Instead.” Bustle. Jan. 23, 2017. Web.
• “Is Tiffany Trump At The Inaugural Ball? Donald Trump’s Daughter Has A Big Weekend Ahead.” Bustle. Jan. 20, 2017. Web.
• “What Not To Say Someone Who Has Come Out As Bisexual.” Bustle. Jan. 13, 2017.
• “Where Does Valentine’s Day Come From? The Holiday Is Actually A Celebration Of Fertility.” Bustle. Jan. 9, 2017. Web.
• “The Fine Art of Shearing.” Port City Life. March 2009. Print.
• “Beyond the Canned Food Drive.” Teaching Tolerance. Fall 2007. Print.
• “Clowns, Cops and Really Small Cars.” Port City Life. May/June 2005: 47, 48, 49, 50, 51. Print.
• “A Recipe for Success.” The Community Leader. March 2005. Print.
• “A New Face On an Old Friend: Foreside Tavern and Bar Opens to Rave Reviews.” The Community Leader. March 2005. Print.
• “The 10 Greatest Documentaries of All Time.” MovieMaker Magazine. Winter 2005: 74, 75, 80, 81, 82. Print.
• “The Earth Doesn’t Move Like the Water: Winter Surfing in Southern Maine.” Port
  City Life. Jan./Feb. 2005: 52, 53. Print.
• “Portsmouth’s Music Hall Shines.” Port City Life. Jan./Feb. 2005: 7, 77. Print.

Women @ Work

• “These Are The Best Times Of Year To Look For A New Job.” Bustle. July 19, 2017. Web.
• “The Surprising Way You’re Sabotaging Your Goals Without Even Realizing It.” Bustle. June 18, 2017. Web.
• “10 Women-Run Startups You Should Know About.” Bustle. June 8, 2017. Web.
• “10 Organizations That Empower Women You Need To Know About.” Bustle. May 13, 2017. Web.
• “7 Signs Someone Is A ‘Dark Knight Workplace Vigilante.‘” Bustle. May 5, 2017. Web.
• “Feminist Moments In The History Of The White House Correspondents’ Dinner That Provide Some Hope In A Trying Time.” Bustle. April 28, 2017. Web.
• “Feminist Victories During Trump’s First 100 Days.” Bustle. April 28, 2017.
• “What Do Millennials Think About Gender Bias At Work? This Survey Shows That Sexism Is Still A Huge Problem.” Bustle. April 13, 2017. Web.
• “How Not To Get Buried By Your Email Inbox.” Bustle. April 8, 2017. Web.
• “What Every Woman Should Know Before Asking For A Raise.” Bustle. April 7, 2017. Web.
• “Reasons We Need To Talk About The Wage Gap — On Equal Pay Day & Every Day.” Bustle. April 2, 2017. Web.
• “Ways People Try To Mansplain The Wage Gap.” Bustle. April 1, 2017. Web.
• “How To Stop Procrastinating Using This Genius Trick From Lauren Graham.” Bustle. March 18, 2017. Web.
• “Things That Have Been Mansplained To Me As A Woman.” Bustle. March 11, 2017. Web.
• “Ways To Respond To Mansplaining.” Bustle. March, 10 2017. Web.
• “Share These News Stories The Next Time Someone Tells You Sexism Is Over.” Bustle. Feb. 24, 2017. Web.
• “What To Ask Yourself If You’re Thinking About Changing Careers.” Bustle. Feb. 24, 2017. Web.
• “This Letter About Why Women Shouldn’t Get Equal Pay Will Truly Be The Most Awful Thing You Read Today.” Bustle. Feb. 19, 2017.
• “‘Dress Like A Woman’ Twitter Hashtag Nails The Absurdity Of Dress Code Double Standards.” Bustle. Feb. 3, 2017. Web.

Profiles 

• “My OC: Environmental engineer Anoosh Oskouian makes fresh air her business.” Coast Magazine. July 4, 2017. Print. Web.
• “Artistic Vision: Jacek Lazuka’s love for America.” Coast Magazine. July 4, 2017. Print. Web.
• “The Artistic Vision of Geoff Pascual’s ‘Sesshomaru.'” Coast Magazine. May 15, 2017. Print. Web.
• “‘Spitting Image’ Series By Photographer Eva O’Leary Captures Honest Portraits Of How Young Women See Themselves.” Bustle. May 9, 2017. Web.
• “Paige More Instagrammed Her Double Mastectomy, And It’s Part Of An Important Dialogue About Breast Cancer & The BRCA1 Gene.” Bustle. April 21, 2017. Web.
• “Artistic Vision: ‘Dropping the Body’.” Coast Magazine. Feb. 2, 2017. Web. Print.
• “My OC: The Laid-Back Life of Erin and Rob Estes.” Coast Magazine. Feb. 2, 2017 Web. Print.
• “Artistic Inspiration — The Path.” Coast Magazine. Dec. 28, 2016. Web. Print.
• “Guitar Legend Steve Vai: The Business of Music.” Ignite.  March 2
  014. Web.
• “Making Science Cool, Again.” Ignite. Nov. 2014. Print. February 2015. Web.
• “Husband, Wife Row 45 Days From California to Hawaii.” Ignite. Aug. 2014. Web.
• “The Long Road Home: Billy Woolverton finds his way back to his long lost family.” The Blue Room. Feb./March 2007. Print.
• “Wrestling to the Top: Rob Elowitch’s double life has brought him success as an art dealer.” The Blue Room. Dec. 2006/Jan. 2007. Print.
• “The Man Behind the Scenes: Esau Crosby Cooks Up Fantastic Fare for the Foreside Tavern and Bar.” The Community Leader. March 2005. Print.
• “Anni Clark: A Little Gravel Right Where You Need It.” Port City Life. March/April 2005: 74, 75.
• “Raising a Garden: Urban Farming in Silver Spring.” Silver Spring Voice. Oct. 2004. 50, 51. Print.
• “Barnyard talk and sidewalk chalk: The Banjo Man celebrates 10 years at the Takoma Park Farmer’s Market.” Takoma Voice. Sept. 2004. Print.
• “Cougarizing the World, One Kid at a Time.” MovieMaker Magazine. Summer 2004. Print.

Heath + Wellness 

• “9 Habits Of Toxic People — So You Can Avoid Them.” Bustle. July 22, 2017. Web.
• “Can Wine Help You Live Longer? Two 100-Year-Old Women Say It’s The Secret To Longevity.” Bustle. July 10, 2017. Web.
• “The Surprising Way Keeping Secrets Is Completely Messing With Your Health.” Bustle. July 10, 2017. Web.
• “Things That Might Not Look Like Depression, But Are.” Bustle. July 10, 2017. Web.
• “Why Sometimes Being Forgetful Is Actually A Great Thing.” Bustle. July 6, 2017. Web.
• “7 Ways Depression Affects Your Daily Life, Even If You Seem ‘Normal.'” Bustle. July 4, 2017. Web.
• “The Dangerous Truth About The Trend Of Eating Your Placenta After Birth.” Bustle. July 4, 2017. Web.
• “Why You Should Eat Chocolate Every Day.” Bustle. July 3, 2017. Web.
• “Lone Star Tick Symptoms To Look Out For If You Think You’ve Been Bitten.” Bustle. June 25, 2017.
• “What Really Happens When A Fly Lands On Your Food Is Pretty Gross.” Bustle. June 25, 2017. Web.
• “Why These Religious Leaders Are Speaking Out For Planned Parenthood.” Bustle. June 19, 2017. Web.
• “Can Stress Cause You To Lose Your Teeth? Demi Moore’s Story Raises Some Questions.” Bustle. June 18, 2017. Web.
• “How To Find Your Passion In Life, According To Science.” Bustle. June 17, 2017. Web.
• “Millennials Are Taking Better Care Of Themselves Than Any Other Generation, & That’s A Good Thing.” Bustle. June 10, 2017. Web.
• “The Best Apps & Gadgets To Help You Get To Sleep Faster.” Bustle. June 6, 2017. Web.
• “The Scientific Reason Why Worrying Is Actually Good For You — Seriously.” Bustle. June 5, 2017. Web.
• “What Waking Up At Different Times Of Night Means, According To Chinese Medicine.” Bustle. June 5, 2017. Web.
• “Why Your Sleep Patterns Sometimes Get Worse In Your 30s.” Bustle. May 13, 2017. Web.
• “What Is “Cognitive Shuffling?” This Trick Might Help You Get To Sleep Easier.” Bustle. May 9, 2017. Web.
• “How To Stop Saying ‘Yes’ To Everything, Because ‘No’ Is A Complete Sentence.” Bustle. May 8, 2017. Web.
• “Not A Morning Person? New Research Indicates Your Night Owl Tendencies Could Be Genetic.” Bustle. May 7, 2017. Web.
• “Is Picking Your Nose & Eating It Good For You? New Research Finds There Are Health Benefits To This ‘Gross’ Habit.” Bustle. May 6, 2017. Web.
• “We Need To Talk About Millennial Women & Depression.” Bustle. May 1, 2017. Web.
• “What Your Laughter Says About Your Health, According To Science.” Bustle. May 1, 2017. Web.
• “This Is How Long It Should Take To Poop, According To Science.” Bustle. April 30, 2017. Web.
• “New Study Says Kissing These Frogs Can Prevent The Flu & Yes, This Was Actually A Study.” Bustle. April 25, 2017. Web.
• “How To Spring Clean Your Mind, Because Your Thoughts Can Get As Cluttered As Your Closet.” Bustle. April 22, 2017. Web.
• “Goat Yoga Is A Thing, And Of Course Everyone Loves It.” Bustle. April 17, 2017. Web.
• “Signs You Might Be An Empath.” Bustle. April 15, 2017. Web.
• “Ways To Respond To Benevolent Sexism At Work.” Bustle. April 8, 2017. Web.
• “The Effect Climate Change Has On Our Mental Health Makes The Trump Administration’s Stance On The Environment Even More Troubling.” Bustle. April 6, 2017.
• “Useful Skills Your Parents Had That Are Still Worth Learning Today.” Bustle. April 4, 2017. Web.
• “Dancing May Be Good For Your Brain According To New Study, So Don’t Feel Embarrassed About Busting A Move.” Bustle. April 2, 2017. Web.
• “Why Are We Hungry When Tired? There’s A Scientific Reason Behind It.” Bustle. April 1, 2017. Web.
• “What Causes OCD? Researches May Have Found The Surprising Reason.” Bustle. March 18, 2017. Web.
• “Growing Up In A Stressful Environment Might Help You Later In Life.” Bustle. March 11, 2017. Web.
• “Yoga Can Help Treat Depression, Study Finds, So Get Ready To Get Your Namaste On.” Bustle. March 11, 2017. Web.
• “Do Women Really Need More Sleep Than Men? It’s More Complicated Than You Might Think.” Bustle. March 10, 2017. Web.
• “What’s The Difference Between A Headache And A Migraine? Here’s How To Tell The Two Apart.” Bustle. March 25, 2017. Web.
• “Genius Products That Will Help Make Your Period Less Miserable.” Bustle. March 25, 2017.
• “What Is The Zero Waste Lifestyle? 7 Signs It’s Time To Declutter.” Bustle. March 25, 2017.
• “Things I Have Tried In An Effort To Achieve Zen.” Bustle. March 19, 2017. Web.
• “Meditation Apps That Will Help You Reach Zen.” Bustle. March 19, 2017. Web.
• “How Hygge Can Help You Cope During Donald Trump’s Presidency.” Bustle. Jan. 31, 2017. Web.
• “Signs Of Malignant Narcissism.” Bustle. Jan. 31, 2017. Web.
• “Does Yoga Help With Period Cramps? Gentle Poses Can Help Make Your Period Less Of A Pain.” Bustle. Jan. 29, 2017. Web.
• “Little Acts Of Kindness To Help You Through The Darkest Of Days.” Bustle. Jan. 29, 2017. Web.
• “Ways To Deal When The Trump News Is Just Too Much.” Bustle. Jan. 29, 2017. Web.
• “How 10 Minutes Of Mindfulness A Day Can Help You Cope During Donald Trump’s Presidency.” Bustle. Jan. 20 2017. Web.
• “This Could Prevent You From Getting Hangovers For Good.” Bustle. Jan. 15, 2017. Web.
• “This App Gives You A Daily Dose Of Positive News & It’s Just What Your 20
  17 Needs.” Bustle. Jan. 15, 2017.
• “How To Survive Blue Monday, The Most Depressing Day Of The Year.” Bustle. Jan. 9, 2017. Web.
• “Heart Disease: Not Just a Man’s Concern.” Port City Life. May/June 2005: 34, 35. Print.

Listicles

• “8 Easy Ways To Stay Cool This Summer Without Air Conditioning.” Bustle. July 3, 2017. Web.
• “8 Ways To Pay It Forward On Pay It Forward Day & Everyday.” Bustle. April 28, 2017. Web.
• “19 Creative People’s Climate March Sign Ideas, Because Climate Change Is Real.” Bustle. April 23, 2017.
• “15 Creative 2017 Mother’s Day Gifts That Your Mom Will Absolutely Love.” Bustle. April 23, 2017. Web.
• “10 Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint For Earth Day 2017 & Beyond.” Bustle. April 21, 2017. Web.
• “30 Funny March For Science Sign Ideas.” Bustle. April 17, 2017. Web.
• “7 Reasons To Invest Your Tax Refund That Prove Shopping Sprees Aren’t Everything.” Bustle. April 16, 2017. Web.
• “10 Tax Day Deals For 2017 So You Can Reward Yourself For Filing On Time. Bustle. April 15, 2017. Web.
• “13 Things We Genuinely Miss From The Early 2000s.” Bustle. April 8, 2017. Web.
• “15 Things From The ’90s You Probably Regret Getting Rid Of.” Bustle. April 7, 2017. Web.
• “8 Small Acts Of Resistance To Support The Environment In Trump’s America.” Bustle. April 5, 2017. Web.
• “10 Grassroots Organizations That Are Fighting Back In The Time Of Trump.” Bustle. April 4, 2017.
• “St. Petersburg Memes & Tributes To Share To Show Your Support After The Metro Explosion.” Bustle. April 3, 2017. Web.
• “The Best April Fools’ Day 2017 Jokes Happening On The Internet.” Bustle. April 1, 2017. Web.
• “8 Ways To Participate In Transgender Day Of Visibility.” Bustle. March 30, 2017. Web.
• “12 April Fools’ Day Pranks To Play On Your Friends In 2017.” Bustle. March 30, 2017. Web.
• “Funny April Fools’ Day Pranks To Play In 2017.” Bustle. March 30, 2017. Web.
• “7 Amazing Inventions By Muslim Women You’ve Probably Never Heard About.” Bustle. March 27, 2017.
• “How To Celebrate National Something On A Stick Day Right.” Bustle. March 26, 2017. Web.
• “7 Weird Things That Keep People Up At Night, According To This Survey.” Bustle. March 18, 2017. Web.
• “13 Podcasts To Help You “Reflect & Resist” During The Women’s March 10 Actions In 100 Days Campaign.” Bustle. March 17, 2017. Web.
• “11 Quotes About Women Supporting Women To Inspire You For Women’s History Month.” Bustle. March 13, 2017. Web.
• “18 Quotes About Art That Prove Why We Need The NEA Now More Than Ever.” Bustle. March 17, 2017. Web.
• “10 Tweets That Prove How Badly We Need ‘A Day Without A Woman’.” Bustle. March 6, 2017. Web.
• “10 Women To Inspire You On International Women’s Day March 8.” Bustle. March 6, 2017. Web.
• “Fun Trip Ideas For St. Patricks Day 2017 That Will Not Disappoint.” Bustle. March 5, 2017. Web.
• “16 Feminist Quotes To Use On Your Women’s Strike Signs For Maximum Impact.” Bustle. March 3, 2017. Web.
• “9 Things You Never Realized Were Invented By Women.” Bustle. Feb. 24, 2017. Web.
• “7 Unexpectedly Positive Things That Have Come Out Of Trump’s Presidency So Far.” Bustle. Feb. 23, 2017. Web.
• “15 Organizations To Donate To On Presidents Day In 2017.” Bustle. Feb. 17, 2017. Web.
• “7 Actions To Take To Protest Trump On Presidents Day, Because Dissent Is Patriotic.” Bustle. Feb. 16, 2017. Web.
• “19 Photos Of ‘A Day Without Immigrants’ That Show How Powerful The Movement Is.” Bustle. Feb. 16, 2017. Web.
• “11 Ways To Deal When Politics Are Stressing You Out.” Bustle. Feb. 16, 2017. Web.
• “15 Things Every ’90s Kid Wanted For Lunch.” Bustle. Feb. 13, 2017. Web
• “9 Ways Valentine’s Day Was Different In Elementary School Vs. Now.” Bustle. Feb. 10, 2017. Web.
• “21 Valentine’s Day 2017 Gift Ideas For Your Boyfriend.” Bustle. Feb. 5, 2017. Web.
• “10 Foods That Will Help You Sleep Easier & More Comfortably.” Bustle. Feb. 5, 2017. Web.
• “15 Memes & Jokes To Share When You’re Suffering From Trump News Fatigue.” Bustle. Feb. 3, 2017. Web.
• “9 Peaceful Ways People Have Been Resisting Donald Trump’s Presidency.” Bustle. Jan. 31, 2017. Web.
• “Donald Trump “Resist” Memes To Share On Social Media.” Bustle. Jan. 30, 2017. Web.
• “13 Donald Trump Protest Memes To Share On Social Media & Support The Resistance.” Jan. 30, 2017. Web.
• “7 Ways The Women’s March Overshadowed Donald Trump’s Inauguration.” Bustle. Jan. 22, 2017. Web.
• “Harry Potter-Inspired Signs Totally Ruled Women’s Marches Around The World.” Bustle. Jan. 22, 2017. Web.
• “10 Last-Minute Women’s March Sign Ideas To Inspire Your Creativity.” Bustle. Jan. 20, 2017. Web.
• “12 Feminist Quotes To Put On Your Women’s March Signs.” Bustle. Jan. 20, 2017. Web.
• “15 Things All ’90s Kids Secretly Still Wish They Had Today.” Bustle. Jan. 16, 2017. Web.
• “10 Crock-Pot Recipes For Beginners That Definitely Don’t Taste Simple.” Bustle. Jan. 15, 2017. Web.
• “5 Friday The 13th Superstitions From History, Explained.” Bustle. Jan. 13, 2017. Web.

Astrology 

• “This Is Your Worst Habit, According To Your Zodiac Sign.” Bustle. July 15, 2017. Web.
• “How Does Neptune Retrograde Affect Travel? This Astrological Event Is A Biggie.” Bustle. June 5, 2017. Web.
• “What Does The 2017 Strawberry Moon Mean For Your Sign? The June Full Moon Is Going To Be Intense.” Bustle. May 26, 2017. Web.
• “This Is The Creepiest Thing About You, According To Your Sign.” Bustle. May 26, 2017. Web.
• “How Does Jupiter Retrograde Affect Your Love Life? It’s Time To Evaluate Your Closest Relationships.” May 15, 2017. Web.
• “Do You See The Same Numbers Over & Over Again? The Universe Might Be Trying To Tell You Something.” Bustle. May 8, 2017. Web.
• “Why Is Jupiter Retrograde So Long? Your Patience Will Be Rewarded.” Bustle. May 7, 2017. Web.
• “What Is The ‘Shadow Period?’ After Mercury Retrograde, It’s Time To Get Reflective.” Bustle. May 6, 2017. Web.
• “What Does The 2017 Flower Moon Mean For Your Sign? May’s Full Moon Is Mysterious.” Bustle. May 3, 2017. Web.
• “Why Saturn Retrograde Is The Most Important Retrograde.” Bustle. May 3, 2017. Web.
• “What Is Mars Retrograde? Every Two Years, This Planet Can Unleash Your Inner Fury.” Bustle. May 1, 2017. Web.
• “How Does Mars Retrograde Affect Your Love Life? It’s Said To Be A Powerful Astrological Force.” Bustle. May 1, 2017. Web.
• “Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Pets? Fido Might Be Having Just As Much Trouble As You Are Right Now.” Bustle. April 17, 2017. Web.
• “When Is The May 2017 Full Moon? The Flower Moon Indicates The Arrival Of Intensity & Abundance.” Bustle. April 15, 2017. Web.
• “What Is The Pink Moon? Here’s What To Know About April’s Lunar Phenomenon.” Bustle. April 6, 2017.
• “Mercury Retrograde For 2017 Starts April 9 In Taurus & Things Are About To Get Complicated.” Bustle. April 5, 2017. Web.
• “What Is The Worm Full Moon? The Last Full Moon Of Winter Is A Time For Rebirth.” Bustle. March 12, 2017.
• “Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Your Horoscope, So Here’s What You Need to Know About ‘Springing Forward’ & Your Birth Chart.” Bustle. March 10, 2017. Web.
• “When Is Venus Retrograde For 2017? It Could Be a Bumpy Time For Many.” Bustle. March 5, 2017. Web.
• “What Does Venus Retrograde Mean? This Planetary Phenomenon Is Worth Paying Attention To.” Bustle. March 5, 2017. Web.
• “An Annular Solar Eclipse Is Happening On Feb. 26, 2017, So Here’s How To Manifest Your Dreams During It.” Bustle. Feb. 17, 2017.
• “Spring Break Trip Ideas For Every Zodiac Sign.” Bustle. Feb. 12, 2017. Web.
• “This Hotel Customizes Your Trip Based On Your Astrological Sign & It’s Actually A Great Concept.” Bustle. Feb. 13, 2017. Web.
• “What Does It Mean When There’s A Snow Moon, Lunar Eclipse & Comet At The Same Time? Conspiracy Theories Say The End Might Be Nigh.” Bustle. Feb. 10, 2017.
• “Jupiter Retrograde For 2017 Begins On Feb. 6, So Here’s What To Expect.” Bustle. Feb. 6, 2017. Web.
• “The New Moon Is In Aquarius On Jan. 27, 2017 & Your “Twin Flame” Connections Are About To Burn A Whole Lot Hotter.” Bustle. Jan. 23, 2017. Web.
• “All Planets Are Moving Direct Until Feb. 6, 2017, Thus Ending The Chaos Of Mercury Retrograde.” Bustle. Jan. 9, 2017. Web.

News + Features

• “What The Bill Cosby Mistrial Can Teach Us About Rape Culture In America.” Bustle. June 18, 2017. Web.
• “What Is The Murph Challenge? This Memorial Day Workout Is A Way To Honor Those Who Served & Sacrificed.” Bustle. May 29, 2017. Web.
• “A Private School May Allow Boys To Wear Skirts, Marking An Important Shift Toward Gender Neutral Education.” Bustle. May 15, 2017. Web.
• “Sexual Assault Survivors Have To Pay $1,000 On Average For Medical Care & It’s Just One More Way The System Perpetuates Rape Culture.” Bustle. April 24, 2017. Web.
• “Making Maternity Coverage Optional For Insurance Plans Is An Attack On Women’s Rights — No Matter What Trump Pick Seema Verma Thinks.” Bustle. Feb. 17, 2017. Web.
• “Here’s How OB-GYNs Feel About HB62, The North Carolina Abortion Pill Bill.” Bustle. Feb. 13, 2017. Web.
• “What Actually Happens During An Abortion? asapSCIENCE Explains, Because It’s More Important To Know Now Than Ever — VIDEO.” Bustle. Jan. 13, 2017. Web.
• “For the Love of Pets: YPO pet enthusiasts use technology to turn passion and
  purpose into a paycheck.” Ignite. May 2016. Print. Web.
• “The Secrets to Becoming a Bulletproof Executive.” Ignite. May 2016. Web.
• “Nurturing an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.” Ignite. May 2015. Print. July 2015. Web.
• “Where Entrepreneurship Meets Innovation.” Ignite. Nov. 2014. Print. February 2015. Web.
• “Bitcoin — Banking in the Virtual World: Is cryptocurrency the new global currency?” Ignite. Nov. 2014. Print.
• “Enlightened Leaders: Zen and the Art of Mental Maintenance.” Ignite. Feb. 2014. Web. May 2014. Print.
• “Going from the Gut to Guarantee a Win: Understanding how emotions i
  nfluence negotiations.” Ignite. Nov. 2013. Web. Read an excerpt
• “Valor in the Vineyards: YPO and WPO winemakers take an old art in new directions.” Ignite. Nov. 2013. 26-28. Print.
• “Big Business, Big Heart: SEN Summit celebrates socially conscious members, spouses and partners.” Ignite. Nov. 2013 94-95. Print.
• “Country Connections: New network unlocks business opportunities around the world.” Ignite. May 2013. 14. Print.
• “Needs and Leads: Deal Talk Series, the ultimate business roundtable.” Ignite. May 2013. 21. Print.
• “Finding Common Ground.” Ignite. May 2013. 24-25. Print.
• “Managing a Family Business.” Ignite. Nov. 2012. 56-61. Print.
• “Peer to Peer: YPO-WPO Mentorship Program embraces lifelong learning and idea exchange.” Ignite Nov. 2012. 66-67. Print.
• “Building Bridges.” Ignite. Nov. 2012. 78-79. Print.
• “Pharma karma | University of New England officials predict the school’s new College of Pharmacy will reap broad rewards for Maine’s economy.” Mainebiz. Sept. 22 2008. Web. Print.
• “Custom learning | Walch Education in Portland, born in 1927 from a high school teacher’s part-time gig, makes a name today creating textbooks tailored for individual school districts.” Mainebiz .Aug. 11 2008. Web. Print.
• “Easy redemption | With proprietary software and a streamlined process, Scarborough-based CLYNK rethinks how consumers return bottles and cans.” Mainebiz. March 10 2008. Web. Print.
• “Calling Gen Y | After marketing gaffes missed a whole population of customers, Maine’s credit unions are aiming for the next generation.” Mainebiz. Dec. 10 2007. Web. Print.
• “Calling all employers | Anthem targets Maine’s small businesses with a health insurance program offered through chambers of commerce.” Mainebiz. Sept. 17 2007. Web. Print.
• “A Leap of Faith: New glass studio moves into old church.” Interface Business News. June 2004. Print.

Creative Nonfiction

• “The Nightbird.” Freshly Hatched: Freerange Nonfiction, a New York City Reading & Storytelling Collective. August 2011. Web.
• “The Breakdown Lane.” Stonecoast Lines. January 2011. Print.

Commentary + Blogs

• “5 Signs of a Successful Corporate Culture.” Geniecast. July 15, 2016. Web.
• “Get Social: 3 Golden Rules for Social Media Success.” Geniecast. July 30, 2016. Web.
• “7 Learning Styles Leaders Must Understand to Develop High-Performing Teams.” Geniecast. July 17, 2016. Web.
• “Things I’ve learned from Stevie Nicks.” Fleetwood Mac News & Reviews. July 2012. Web.
• “Now More Than Ever.” Common Dreams. November 2004. Web.
• “Apocalypse Soon: Has Environmental Abuse Finally Gone too Far?” Common Dreams. January 2005. Web.
• “The Definition of Insanity.” Common Dreams. December 2004. Web.
• “Depressing Teenagers is Like Shooting Fish in a Barrel.” MEUN Magazine. Nov. 1998. Print.

Narrative Journalism Features

• “Mystical and Luminous: Glass Artist Laura Fuller’s chakra panels heal with color and light.” The Blue Room. Aug./Sept. 2007. Print.
• “Food for Thought: Helping families help themselves.” The Blue Room. Aug./Sept. 2007. Print.
• “Clowning Around: Michael Lane Trautman draws inspiration from his misspent youth.” The Blue Room. June/July 2007. Print.
• “Finding their Voice: Homeless Voices for Justice advocates for social change.” The Blue Room. April/May 2007. Print.
• “Clearing a Path: Dowser Tony Shuttleworth uses ancient tradition to balance energy.” The Blue Room. Oct./Nov. 2006. Print.
• “Out of a Single Block of Wood: Woodworker Eckhaus hand carves eclectic musical instruments.” The Blue Room. June/July 2006. Print.
• “Playing With Fire: Jason Morrissey creates eclectic designs in metalsmithing, jewelry and glass.” The Blue Room. May 2006. Print.
• “Reassembling a Life: Anastasia Weigle creates art out of found objects.” The Blue Room. April 2006. Print.
• “026: Stranger in a Strange Land.” The Blue Room. April 2006. Print.
• “Traveling Without Moving: Journeys inside the mind.” The Blue Room.  March 2006. Print.
• “Islesboro’s holy man.” The Community Leader. April 15, 2004: B7, B8. Print.
• “Arrowsic’s Treasures: Preserving the Past for the Future.” The Community Leader. May 13, 2004: B6, B7. Print.
• “Weaving wool into wonderful: The shepherds of Swan’s Island.” The Community Leader. June 17, 2004. B6, B7. Print.
• “Outer Green Island: Gone to the Birds.” The Community Leader. July 15, 2004: B6, B7. Print.
• “What’s in store on Isle au Haut: Lanie and Tony Gamage have revitalized an island tradition.” The Community Leader. August 19, 2004: B6, B7.

Additional Publications

The Journal Tribune (daily 2004-2005) | The Biddeford/Saco/OOB Courier (weekly 2006-2008)| The South Portland Sentry | The Scarborough Leader | The Gorham Gazette | The Sanford/Springvale Register | The Coastal Voice | The Saco Bay Voice | Angioplasty
Media | Making It at Home | Portland Magazine | Geniecast | Taste of the Nation | Women 2 Women | ThinkingCap 419 | Career Focus Magazine | XCaliber Coaching & Consulting | U.S. Speciality Gas | AlexsDPate.com | Patrick Carnes Is Missing | L.L.Bean (daily 2010-2012) | Soulful Pilates | Coast Magazine | The Dobbins Group | Thunderheart Leadership

Editing Examples

• “Finding The Sweet Spot For Your Brand.” By Amanda Fletcher
• “Lessons In Sustainable Tourism.” By Amanda Fletcher
• “5 Questions With Atom Factory’s Troy Carter.” By Amanda Fletcher
• “How To Monetize Your Personal Photography.” By Amanda Fletcher
• “Leadership Insight: 11 Questions With Lifestyle Guru Jenene Ronick.” By Erin Enberg
• “7 Questions With Travelwise President Laura Asilis.” By Erin Enberg
• “The How Is Determined By The Why.” By Deborah Stoll
• “Building A Greener World One Disruption At A Time.” By Deborah Stoll
• “How One CEO Is Empowering Women And Educating Girls In Pakistan.” By Deborah Stoll
• “The Great, Bold, Taste Of Unabashed Arrogance.” By Deborah Stoll
• “Insider Insight: 7 Top Trends From CES 2016.” By Melissa Fleming

Readings + Performances

• Tongue & Groove Reading Series, Los Angeles, CA, 2017
• Noepe Italy Retreat and Workshop, Orvieto, Italy, 2016
• PEN Center USA NoHo Lit Crawl, North Hollywood, CA, 2016
• Writing By Writers at Tomales Bay, Marshall, CA, 2016
• Idyllwild Arts Writers Week, Idyllwild, CA, 2016
• The Last Bookstore, UCLA Essay Reading, Los Angeles, CA, 2015
• Freerange Nonfiction Reading Series and Storytelling Collective, New York, NY, 2011
• Keystone Reading Series, Portland, ME, 2011
• Stonecoast Graduate Reading Series, Freeport, ME, 2011
• Scratchpad Reading Series, Portland, ME, 2010
• “Wood Bones,” a staged reading go play by Chief William Yellow Robe, Brunswick, ME, 2010
• SPACE Gallery, First Friday Art Walk exhibit, The Blue Room, Portland, ME, 2006
• SALT, Portland, ME, 2003

Fellowships

• Idyllwild Arts Creative Nonfiction Fellow, Summer 2016
• Summer Literary Series Workshop Fiction Fellowship finalist, 2012