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I'm a professional writer specializing in health, lifestyle, and consumer topics, with work published on national platforms and reaching thousands of readers each month. Below are selected articles and projects that highlight expertise in storytelling, research, and audience engagement.
Top Performers
Proof that sometimes my words actually go viral (or at least mildly popular).
Can You Really Die From A Broken Heart?
Explore the fascinating physiological reality of "broken heart syndrome" in this Health Digest feature, which examines how extreme emotional stress can physically impact cardiac health.
Is Jennifer Aniston's 15-15-15 Workout Plan Worth The Hype?
In this Health Digest feature, fitness experts weigh in on Jennifer Aniston’s tri-phased cardio routine to determine if its versatility and time-efficient structure actually deliver results.
How Women Can Build Greater Bone Density As They Age
Learn how to safeguard your long-term mobility by mastering the specific combination of weight-bearing exercises and nutrient-dense habits outlined in this Health Digest guide.
What Does It Feel Like When You Have High Blood Pressure?
This Health Digest feature takes a closer look at what high blood pressure is really like, exploring why it often goes unnoticed and what your body may be trying to tell you.
These New Eye Drops Might Be Able To Replace Your Reading Glasses
Discover how a newly FDA-approved eye drop could offer a surprising alternative to reaching for your reading glasses, potentially transforming the way many people with age-related vision changes see up close.
What It Really Means If You Toss And Turn In Your Sleep
Dive into this Health Digest piece to uncover what restless, shifting sleep might really be telling you about your nighttime rest without just restating the science.
How To Lower Blood Pressure Without Medication
Discover simple lifestyle changes that can help lower blood pressure without medication.
Melatonin May Be Doing More Harm Than You Think
This Health Digest piece challenges the idea that melatonin is a harmless sleep fix, exploring important risks and what you should think about before reaching for that supplement.
Ghostwriting
All the words, none of the bylines.
Easy Tofu Burger Recipe That Packs A Bold Flavor Punch
Easy Salted Caramel Vanilla Crunch Cake Recipe
What Makes You a Smart Consumer
Author Pages
A sampling of places that trusted me with a byline.
Marketing
Convincing people that learning is fun—without actually making them do homework.
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Since the internet loves to pull a vanishing act on articles, I’ve tucked PDF copies of my old work into the archive. Below you’ll find pieces that made it onto national news sites as far back as 2013—proof that I’ve been writing long before “viral” was a thing and likes and shares were everything.
Popular Articles
The pieces that made readers click, scroll, and occasionally share with their friends.
The Viking Discovery That Changed History
This article received 8.4K likes, comments and shares on Facebook.
Why You See Firefighters Shopping in Uniform
This article received 6.3K likes, comments and shares on Facebook.
Nazis Killed Her Husband, So She Got Revenge
This article received 3.6K likes, comments and shares on Facebook.
U.S. Divers’ Announcement on Their Faith Went Viral
This article received 110K likes, 4.8k comments and 16K shares on Facebook.
Health
Helping you live longer, or at least read about it.
Chronic Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Linked To ADHD In Children
Daylight Saving May Actually Shorten Lives
‘Healthy’ Labels On Menu Items Can Be Misleading
Vitamin Supplements Don’t Help You Live Longer
Topics of Interest
Articles about things you didn’t know you wanted to know.
Fukushima Contamination Discovered In Alaska’s Bering Strait
Amateur Treasure Hunters Discover 14th Century Gold Coins
Scientists Discover Neurological Link Explaining Nightmares
LEGO Announces Braille Bricks Coming In 2020
Why Santa Is From The North Pole
Stolen Picasso Discovered After Missing For 20 Years
Netflix Is Turning ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Into An Animated Series
Look Out For Dirt Boxes Stealing Your Information
Scientists 'Print' Miniature 3D Heart Using Human Tissue
New Species Of Ancient Human Discovered In The Philippines
3,900-Year-Old Egyptian Inscriptions Discovered At Mining Site
Meteorites, Moon Rocks & A Fragment From Mars Up For Auction
Rare Weather Phenomenon Fills Sky With Dazzling ‘Light Pillars’
New Species Of Snake Can Strike Without Opening Its Mouth
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That's Not All...
For nearly a decade I served as the lead technical writer at Leisure Arts, the nationwide publisher behind countless home‑decor and craft manuals. During that time I authored or co‑authored more than 20 titles—including Sew‑No‑More Home Décor, Sew‑No‑More Holiday Décor, Decorating Inside and Out, Christmas Cheer, Gooseberry Patch Christmas, Scrap‑Happy Home Décor, Trash to Treasure, Flea Market Finds, and Easy Does It—turning complex DIY steps into clear, step‑by‑step guides that readers could follow without a PhD in glitter.
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