Portfolio

The World Turned Upside Down

The year is 1645, and a bitter civil war is raging in England. The palace is overrun by rebels and the queen is captured and awaits trial. The future of England is unknown: will it be a republic or a monarchy?

I had the pleasure of working with Author Steven Mendel to revise his thrilling historical fiction novel through a developmental edit and copy edit.

Peace Pickets: Picket Ladies and Mudras in the Chaos of 2020

Graphic designer Deanna Washington created an ambitious memoir, photobook, mudra guide exploring her resilience and the art projects that have helped her heal and give back to the community. I dug into this color-rich project providing a developmental and copy edit review.

Lancer’s Extraordinary Voyage

Walter Nelson captained his Lancer sailboat with a rotating crew of family and friends navigating North American waterways and journeying through European canals and oceans. I went along for the ride with a detailed copy editor's eye.

Truths about Hemp CBD, A Guidebook for Curious Folks

Certified CBD-Educator and Founder of Divina Skincare & Botanicals, Carmen Milagro, answers all of your questions about Hemp CBD in her new e-guidebook. I was honored to copy edit her manuscript draft and am excited to see it published! 

Live & Thrive CA

Magazine and Blog

I became Editor-in-Chief of FitNFabs magazine in 2018 and transitioned with the publication to become the content editor of the Live & Thrive CA blog. As editor, I assigned article topics to writers, gave editorial feedback and prepared content for publication.

Imitation Fruit

Literary Journal

I founded and created Imitation Fruit Literary Journal in 2007 because I enjoy working with short story writers, poets and artists on their fun and upbeat content. I select and finalize content with my editorial team, match writing with artwork and create webpages for each writing piece.

Peace Pickets Coloring Book

I worked with artist Deanna Washington to edit the text of her coloring book. Her Peace Pickets project focuses on sharing world cultures, traditional dress and the meaning behind Mudra hand gesture affirmations.



Edible Silicon Valley

"The Birds & The Bees: cHICKS n bEES"

Interviewed cHICKS n bEES specialty store owners who lovingly supply baby chicks and bee colonies to Los Gatos, CA area backyard farms.

Live & Thrive CA Magazine

“Interview with Nonprofit Leader

Michelle Vilchez”

Talked with Michelle about how her immigrant family background informed her trajectory to becoming the executive director of the Peninsula Conflict and Resolution Center.

PUNCH Magazine

“Rebellious Reinvention”

Interview with author Abigail Hing Wen on her New York Times bestselling YA novel, Love Boat, Taipei.



PUNCH Magazine

"What’s Up, Wasabi?"

I uncover little-known food facts about the origins of the wasabi you think you know while exposing the actual hot root.

Edible Silicon Valley

"Community Supported Agriculture Expands Local & Sustainable Offerings"

I talk to local farms and food providers to find out what fresh picks they put inside their CSA boxes shipped out to customers.

PUNCH Magazine

"Zareens Turns Up the Heat"

Restaurant owner Zareen Khan cooks Pakistani and Indian comfort foods with the flavors of home. Her new Redwood City location draws in the crowds looking for spicy meals and sweet mango lassi.

Devour Tours San Francisco Blog

"7 Flavorful and Famous San Francisco Restaurants"

San Francisco restaurants are trendsetters—first Irish Whiskey in the States—have rules of their own— speak up and bring cash—and they make fresh local ingredients a must. Seek out a famous eatery for your next night out in the City!

Devour Tours San Francisco Blog

"8 San Francisco Restaurants with a View You Have to See"

Amazing views are everywhere in San Francisco. Pick one of these restaurants for the perfect pairing of amazing food and drink with world-class views.

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Blog

"Places to Explore With Your Pet"

Dogs want to go with you for garden walks, beach sprints and naptime in the tent. And you can help your dog become a BARK Ranger when you take them to explore a National Park.

Midpen Media Center

Annual Report

Write year in review articles about nonprofit goals and successes. Work with staff to source graphics, stats and interviews. I coordinated with the executive director, marketing manager and layout designer to create content and finalize the report.

Midpen Media Center

Monthly Newsletter

Write monthly articles on nonprofit activities, classes and events. Assign articles to staff writers and edit their writing. Layout articles in Constant Contact template and coordinate with the marketing director to finalize before sending out to mailing list.

Midpen Media Center

Blog Articles

I interviewed a community producer about her new show focused on the local literary community and filmed at Midpen Media Center. The article appeared in the newsletter and on the website blog.

Fault Zone Uplift Anthology

My short story The Birthday Committee is a part of the California Writers’ Club San Francisco Bay Area chapter literary anthology.

Fault Zone Detachment

My short story “Where There’s Smoke” has been published in the California Writers Club, San Francisco Peninsula branch’s Fault Zone anthology.

Carry the Light Anthology

My short story The Birthday Committee and blog post about life on the SF Peninsula received honorable mentions at the San Mateo County fair and publication in this anthology.