As a published journalist since 1999, a professional content writer and marketer since 2005, and a blogger since 2009, my writing has been featured in more than 30 print and digital publications – from newspapers to magazines to newsletters to blogs and beyond. Here are select writing samples from my recent portfolio, organized by topic.
The Ultimate ‘Star Wars’ Fan is Building a Full-Scale Millennium Falcon – Blog Post (Two Clones magazine)
Neil Gaiman on the Importance of Storytelling – Newspaper Article (NUVO Newsweekly)
Dream Home – Magazine Article (Indianapolis Monthly)
Steampunk House – Magazine Article (Angie’s List)
Classic Cars – Magazine Article (Angie’s List)
Greasecar – Magazine Article (Angie’s List)
Painter for the People, SPJ Award Winner – Newspaper Article (Impact Weekly)
DIY Halloween Costumes on a Budget – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Biotin: What’s the Beauty Buzz? – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Biotin – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
7 Best Essential Oils for Hair Care – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Using Coconut Oil as a Moisturizer – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
No More Chapped Lips: Follow These Tips – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Try These Best Moisturizers with SPF – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
No More Beard? Try Natural Aftershave – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
FDA Limits Lead in Beauty Products – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
How to Choose Natural Hair Care Products – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Essential Beauty: Natural Mineral Powders – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
6 Nutrients for Healthy Nail Care – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
DIY Avocado Face Mask for Glowing Skin – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
11 Summer Beauty Essentials – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
20 Celebrity Beauty Secrets To Try Today – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Summer Skin Care Tips & Tricks – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Top Superfoods for Beautiful Skin – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
7 Ways to Look Younger by 10 Years – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Beauty Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Chicken Skin Arms: What is Keratosis Pilaris? – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Try These Essentials Oils for Beauty – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Retro Beauty: Hair & Makeup Tips – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Fall 2018 Nail Trends Forecast – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
The Importance of Beauty Sleep – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
When to Ditch Old Cosmetics – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Get Soft, Glowing Winter Skin – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
These Natural Lipsticks are Oh La La! – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Follow These Beauty Bloggers – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Natural Hair Dye Alternatives – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Travel Size Beauty Tips – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Toxic Beauty: Harmful Ingredients to Avoid – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Scar Care Tips to Heal Your Wounds – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Low-Carb Foods for Healthy-Looking Skin – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Do Natural Hair Sprays Work? – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
11 Ways to Heal After a Sunburn – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Beauty Style from the Decade You Were Born – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
The Essence of Tall Beauty – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
10 Best Skin Care Nutrients for Healthy Aging – Supporting Article (Ghostwritten)
Business Collaboration Leads to Innovation – Magazine Article (GCI)
Future of Beauty Business – Magazine Article (GCI)
Nutricosmetics – Magazine Article (GCI)
Ulta Rises Above Economic Hardship – Magazine Article (GCI)
Bond No. 9: Artisan Perfumes Profile – Magazine Article (GCI)
GO! What’s New and Next – Magazine Article (GCI)
Cosmetics Go High Def – Magazine Article (GCI)
Skin Care Technology – Magazine Article (GCI)
Derm Devices – Magazine Article (Skin Inc.)
Tracing Roots: Hoosier Genealogy – Magazine Article (Ball State Alumnus)
Education Trends – Newspaper Article (Ball State University Daily News)
BSU Expects $2 Million Loss – Newspaper Article (Ball State University Daily News)
9 Farm-Fresh Foods for Healthy Vision – Blog Post (Farm Flavor)
America’s Nutrient Deficiency – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Drink Matcha Green Tea for Your Health – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Pregnancy & Supplements: What You Need to Know – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Why Zinc is Crucial to Your Health – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Essential Vitamins for Vegans – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
13 Chinese Herbs That Support Your Health – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
10 Steps to Avoid Emotional Eating – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Ease into a Holiday Diet – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Healthy Holidays from the Inside Out – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Are Crickets the New Nutrition Trend? – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
How MCT Oil Supports Energy and Weight Loss – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Thermogenics: Then and Now – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Herbals Teas for Respiratory Health – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Bulletproof Coffee for a Low-Carb Diet – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Weight Loss Facts & Myths – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
The Best Tea & Tea Accessories for Winter – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
What are Trace Minerals? – Supporting Article (Ghostwritten)
5 Natural Weight Loss Tips – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Top Vitamins for Hair Growth – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Liquid Vitamins vs. Pills What’s the Difference? – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Astaxanthin – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Bone Broth – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Blessed Thistle – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Cod Liver Oil – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Folic Acid – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Turmeric – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
8 Essential Oil Blends for Seasonal Support – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Essential Oils – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Peppermint Essential Oil – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Arjuna – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Boswellia – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Butterbur – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
California Poppy – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Candida – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Cascara Sagrada – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Cordyceps – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Dong Quai – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Echinacea – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Fenugreek – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Gentian – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Horse Chestnut – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Hyssop – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Meadowsweet – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Nettle Leaf – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Olive Leaf – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Propolis – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Rehmannia – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Saw Palmetto – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Silymarin – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Slippery Elm – Long-form Article (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Activated Charcoal for a Full-Body Detox – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
How Healthy Are You? Check Your Snot – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Leaky Gut: What’s the Big Mystery? – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Regain Bladder Control with These Easy Tips – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
6 Ways to Support Bladder Health – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
10 Quick & Easy Spring Cleaning Tips – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Exclusive NHC Brand Launch – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Self-Care Tips for Caregivers of Aging Baby Boomers – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
10 Ways to Support a Healthy Immune System – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
3 Ways to Cope with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
10 Health Benefits of Bee Pollen – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Indoor Plants: What’s Safe for My Pets? – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Prostate Health Supplements for Men – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
FDA Considers New Regulations on CBD – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
How to Care for Your Contacts – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Energy Differences and Healing Techniques – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Air Purifier vs. Humidifier – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
How to Find the Best Pillow for You – Blog Post (Natural Healthy Concepts)
Sit or Stand at Work? What’s Actually Healthy? – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Can Ashwagandha Help Alleviate Stress? – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
5 Minutes Mindfulness Meditation – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Can’t Use the Loo? Try These Natural Diuretics! – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Why Try Natural Teeth Whitening? – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Scared of the Chiropractor? Don’t Be! – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Beat B.O. with Natural Deodorant – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Healthy Aging Tips for Women – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Why It’s Better to Give than to Receive – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Going Solo? Spoil Yourself on Valentine’s Day! – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Which Massage is Right for Me? – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
The Beauty in Simplifying Your Life – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Coping with Tragedy through Laughter – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Clear Your Mind: How to Maintain Mental Health – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
What’s in Your Sunscreen? – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
What is Chakra Energy Healing? – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Welcome Blessings into Your Heart & Home – Blog Post (Ghostwritten)
Pet Care Bath and Body – Magazine Article (GCI)
Human Genome Project – Magazine Article (Ball State Alumnus)
Adults Lack Health Care – Newspaper Article (Ball State University Daily News)
Eczema Outbreaks – Newspaper Article (Ball State University Daily News)
Identity Theft – Magazine Article (Angie’s List)
Women in Music Cover Story – Newspaper Article (NUVO Newsweekly)
Tori Amos Interview – Newspaper Article (NUVO Newsweekly)
Deborah Harry of Blondie Interview – Newspaper Article (NUVO Newsweekly)
Over the Rhine Profile – Newspaper Article (NUVO Newsweekly)
David Lowery of Cracker Interview – Newspaper Article (NUVO Newsweekly)
Krista Detor Cuts Her Teeth – Newspaper Article (NUVO Newsweekly)
Echo Immortalis Issue 1 – Music Magazine (Self-Published)
Echo Immortalis Issue 2 – Music Magazine (Self-Published)
Echo Immortalis Issue 3 – Music Magazine (Self-Published)
Holiday Destinations – Blog Post (Magazines.com)
One-Tank Trips – Newspaper Article (BSU Daily News)
Cruise Montana’s Glacier Park – Magazine Article (Journey)
The Art of Storytelling by Leslie I. Benson 