PUBLISHED ARTICLES and STORIES

To see a list of more than 500 articles I've written recently, click this link.

My short story Hemingway's Bed, an 8,200 word fantasy-adventure, is available on smashwords; 99 cent download.

My articles on Ecology Global Network

Key West Beyond the Docks, an article for Sailng Spoken Here.

MY BOOKS

Everyone's A Guru - Non-fiction - Available soon in tradepaperback (November, 2011) and eBook. You'll be able to purchase the eBook on this site and many online booksites.
Woman of the Standing Stone - A poetry book, going through final rewrites.
The Soul Returns - Non-fiction work-in-progress, regarding death and end of life issues, and how to help.

Gathering Round the Fire - Insights on Fear, A Wise Women Anthology - Edited by Chrystine Julian and Deanna Joseph
My contribution is titled "That Sinking Feeling"
E-book on Smashwords - $4.99 to download.
E-book on Amazon for Kindle - $4.99 to download.
Print version available on Amazon - $15.99 to purchase.
Become a fan on the book's facebook page

Editor: Alter, novel written by Nelson Clark
Editor: The Woman Pope, novel written by Nelson Clark
Editor: Angel Harvey - Ain't Nothin' Sacred, novel written by Richard Kerr.
Editor: The Last Dragon, novel written by Chrystine Julian - coming soon.

HISTORY

I have given lectures, taught classes, and conducted or facilitated workshops in:
Acting, Theatre, Speaking, The Internet, Journaling / Writing, Sailing, Health Care, Marketing, Spirituality, Women's Issues.

Alongside coaching others in their work, and co-authoring, I have written, rewritten and edited a wide variety of content as contractor, employee, and freelancer since 1975. Script doctoring and ghost-writing sometimes supplemented direct writing jobs and assignments.

Project lists include printed matter, websites, blogs and audio text - the subjects of which range from women's issues, performing arts, journalism, reviews, theatre, seniors and end of life issues, to sailing, cultural highlights, basic business, summations, philosophy, logs and other record-keeping.

The variety of forms in which my work has appeared?
Radio spots, radio shows, poetry, brochures, short stories, skits, plays, articles, grant applications, interviews, greeting cards, screenplays, management portfolios, marketing materials, variety acts, fundraising packages, scholarly papers, sports lectures, training programs, travelogues, biographies, educational materials, technical manuals, tutorials, presentations, operations manuals, film production packaging, and novels.

Companies include:

Angulo Music
Answerbag
Army Hawaii Dinner Theatre
Associated Producers
Body Works Massage
Brethren of the Coast Historical Theatre
Calm Pet - Hilary Renaissance
Camellia Design
Captain Jack's
Catherine Kane Porcelain
Central Care Pharmacy - Dr. Tihana Skaricic
Demand Media
Departure Entertainment
Dream Chaser Yacht Charters
eHow
Ecology Global Network
Elderwise
Fire Mountain Theatre
Ft. Shafter Theatre
Hawaii Performing Arts Company
Hawaii State Theatre Council
High Performance Films
Honolulu Theatre for Youth
Island Sailing Club - American Sailing Association
Jamaican Ministry of Health
Jim Tolliver
Kimball Heirloom Rattles
Kisatchee Playhouse
KVVP FM Radio
La Chatel Restaurants
Livestrong
Macy's
MJ O'Keefe Consulting
National Women's Sailing Association
Nav Gates
Nor Cal Photography
PBM Internet Cafe
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Port Townsend Dance
Port Townsend Theatre
Powwows.com
Puma Dance Theatre
Remy Cointreau
Sears Roebuck
Seattle Midwifery School
Seattle Women's Sailing Association
Serenity Vibration - Carol Joy Clark
Shilshole Sailing Club - US Sailing
Singer Sewing Machines
Starpath School of Navigation
Sunset Resource Group
Talk to Animals - Charlene Boyd
University of Hawaii Manoa
Vaka Tamuoko Project - Dr. Mimi George
Vic Maui Women's Campaign
Washington State Legal Marriage Alliance
Washington State Midwives Association
Women of Wisdom Foundation

Periodicals and online publications(*) include:

Augusta Chronicle
Daily Oklahoman
The Daily Puppy*
Ecology Today*
Honolulu Advertiser
Honolulu Star Bulletin
LA Times
Latitude 48
The Leader, Port Townsend
Leesville Leader
Lesbian News Magazine, Los Angeles
Life Sherpa
Mothering
Oklahoma Gazette
San Francisco Examiner
Sailing Spoken Here*
Seattle Times
Seattle Weekly
Shaman's Drum
The Stranger
Tacoma News Tribune
The Wall Street Journal

I have written, consulted, coached and worked with or for writers from Spain to Australia, Italy to St. Lucia, Canada to Iran, and many in the US, including both Washingtons, California, New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas and Hawaii.

Some specific names:

C J Cronin - award-winning playwright, author of six novels, 35 screenplays
David Burch, PhD - author of many navigation books and courses
Dr. Mark Wiley - author of 10 books, wellness expert, speaker, screenwriter
Gary Clemenceau - author Banker's Holiday and three screenplays
Graham Sale - artist and author What Women Want, A Groom's Guide, others
Jason Jury - filmmaker, screenwriter and director, Cinder
Jim Grapek - film producer, screenwriter Revolution - A 3D IMAX Motorcycle Odyssey
Marcus Burrows - voice actor, writer
Margaret Starbird - author of seven books, lecturer
Matko Brjlevic - documentary TV producer, film festival producer
Nelson Clark - award winning playwright, author and screenwriter of The Woman Pope, Alter
Paul Costanzo - producer, actor, writer
Randy Hirsch - producer, screenwriter
Randy Leuthye - screenwriter The Box Office Hit, creator of the Light Rail Network
Sensi Vilchez - author (upcoming children's book), screenwriter
S. J. McGuire - aka 'Peaceman', musician, artist/illustrator, author of The Tao of It and Tiger Bob
Virginia Feingold Clark - author, hypnotherapist
Todd Kramer - producer, writer

SELECTED WORK DETAILS

Screenplay co-writer with Randy Leuthye: The Box Office Hit

I have been on many feature and short film sets, plus studio, TV lots, theatres.
Highlights include:

Led Quartz Mountain Films for production of 6 features and one documentary to be shot in Oklahoma. Established wide-reaching network with LA filmmakers, OK Film Commission, tribal leaders and affiliates, key personnel. Spent six months in all parts of the state, scouting, interviewing, and on fundraising efforts. Conceived, compiled and wrote volumes for packaging.

Producer, Khanum Khanuma Tea Commercial, DP - Daniel Karp, Director - Maryam Milani. Formed team, created budget, shot on location in LA. Overseas distribution.

Script Supervisor, Consultant to Director - Cinder - short film shot in HD; Julia Ling and Monty Fisher - Exec. Producers; Jason Jury - Director; starring Julia Ling, Jarrett Worley.

Assistant to Director, PR, marketing, stage and production management - Brethren of the Coast - Historical Pirate Theatre Troupe, periodic Feb 2005 - Fall 2008.

Associate Producer / UPM - Once Upon a Lifetime, Todd Kramer and Randy Hirsch - Producers; Randy Hirsch - Director; starring Michael Bergin, Ed Asner, et al - Nov 2005 - March 2006. Film postponed.

Continuity Supervisor - Japan feature film shot Super 16; Japan Films, Bianca Chiminello - Producer; Fabien Pruvot - Director; starring Shane Brolly, Peter Fonda; July-Sept 2005.

Costume coordinator/production assistant to stage managers - Hollywood Bowl Extravaganza Featuring Splash and Earth, Wind and Fire - October 2003.

Stage Manager - Celebration of Awakening - Pacific Asian Museum - 15 acts, plus six speakers. October 2004. Kathleen Pratt, Producer.

Previously served as Producer and Production Manager, Tour Manager, Stage Manager, Assistant Director, and various administrative positions for dozens of theatre companies. History includes many years in multiple areas of the performing arts since youth and years of research (online, phone interviews, and numerous other methods) assisting authors.

Assistant Managing Director and Tour Manager - Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY), Hawaii - 4+ years. Worked with Jane Campbell in this internationally recognized company. As Tour Manager, coordinated and implemented travel and daily performances for cast and crew of 35 on three-week annual event. Wrote materials for NEA grants, contributed to marketing content, trained staff, ran box office, maintained records.

Coordinated regional and educational programs for HTY, HSTC and Puma Dance Theatre, including casting and hiring paid staff, managing volunteers, overseeing and developing mentor programs, community programs and outreach.

OTHER WORK

Starpath School of Navigation, Seattle, WA -- Associate Director, 1992 - 1999. Worked with world renowned author and navigator David Burch, PhD. Responsibilities included running office, organizing events, scheduling classes, travel arrangements, dealing with vendors and subscribers. Managed incoming calls, program queries, tutored students, did extensive computer work, database setup and maintenance, proofing and editing of Director's books and software programs, testing, participated in sailing events and represented the company at trade and boat shows. Taught Inland and Coastal Navigation course. Became licensed USCG Captain, logging 17,000 ocean miles during sailing, yacht racing, and as sailing and navigation instructor.

KVVP Radio Station, Louisiana. Helped start radio station, wrote copy and produced advertising content, conducted marketing research, held on-air interviews, helped develop programming. Today, the company has expanded to 3 full-time stations.

I have held an array of other jobs over the years - from sales to waitressing, personal assisting to house management. Please feel free to ask for any particular stories.