All Essays and Articles

Joplin Globe, November 2024 -'We’re Caretakers': Wilder’s Steakhouse, downtown businesses preserve Joplin history

Joplin Globe, September 2024 - Joplin's latest downtown lofts inspire hope

Frenchly, September 2024 - The Most Famous Marseille Dishes (and Where to Find Them)

Joplin Globe, August 2024 - Past, present and future of Joplin’s Performing Arts

Joplin Globe, July 2024 - Creative Learning Alliance will be vital to Joplin's growth

Joplin Globe, June 2024 - With Memorial Hall, We’ll Get What We Pay For

Joplin Globe, May 2024 - A Third Thursday Revelations

Joplin Globe, April 2024 - The biggest change coming downtown is something you can’t see

JMag, March 2024 - A Weekend Away In Northwest Arkansas

Joplin Globe, March 2024 - Why I'm voting 'yes' on April 2 on Proposition Progress

Joplin Globe, February 2024 - Celebrate Black history all year long in downtown Joplin

JMag, January 2024 - Let Them Eat (Wedding) Cake!

JMag, January 2024 - 2024’s Engagement Ring and Wedding Ring Trends

JMag, January 2024 - So You’ve Been Invited to a Destination Wedding…

JMag, January 2024 - Our Favorite Wedding Venues

Joplin Globe, January 2024 - What to look forward to downtown in 2024

Joplin Globe, December 2024 - Downtown Joplin prepares for Small Business Saturday event

Joplin Globe, November 2023 - Anchor draws help connect people and place

Joplin Globe, November 2023 - Downtown Joplin prepares for Small Business Saturday event

Joplin Globe, November 2023 - We must carry on the legacy of Travis Hoover

Joplin Globe, October 2023 - Thinking of Joplin from beneath Notre Dame

Joplin Globe, September 2023 - 'It just fits for Joplin': North Heights Porchfest returns next month with biggest lineup yet

Joplin Globe, September 2023 - Homecoming brings business, visitors to downtown Joplin

Joplin Globe, September 2023 - 'We’re being intentional': Blue Haven seeks businesses for downtown properties

Joplin Globe, August 2023 - Souls Harbor extends services, footprint in downtown Joplin

Joplin Globe, August 2023 - 'Quality and variety': Connect2Culture announces 2023-24 season

Joplin Globe, August 2023 - Downtown Joplin economy boosted with arrival of KCU-Joplin, college students

Joplin Globe, August 2023 - 'I just wanted to cry': Joplin chef devastated by Maui wildfires

Joplin Globe, August 2023 - Moss-DeGraff Building’s continued expansion signals 900 block’s growth

Joplin Globe, August 2023 - Downtown property value is up. Now what?

Joplin Globe, July 2023 - A midsummer night at Dream Theatre

Joplin Globe, July 2023 - Campaign underway to find new tenant for Carnegie library in Joplin

Joplin Globe, July 2023 - Downtown Waterfest slated at July's Third Thursday

Joplin Globe, June 2023 - Build a boutique hotel and they will come

Joplin Globe, May 2023 - Who on Earth would live downtown?

Joplin Globe, April 2023 - Seeing green in downtown Joplin

Joplin Globe, March 2023 - Paradox at Ninth and Main streets

Joplin Globe, February 2023 - The one thing Joplin Union Depot won’t be

Joplin Globe, January 2023 - Make supporting downtown one of your (manageable) resolutions

Joplin Globe, December 2022 - Spend your time (and money) downtown

Joplin Globe, November 2022 - Cornell Complex signals a new era

Joplin Globe, October 2022 - An interview with Mitzi Starkweather

Joplin Globe, September 2022 - Long-term prosperity means building a Joplin for everyone

Represent Collaborative, September 2022 - Meet The Founders Of Mela

Joplin Globe, September 2022 - Your Starring Role At Joplin Arts Fest

Joplin Globe, August 2022 - Red Onion Demonstrates Opportunities Downtown

Joplin Globe, August 2022 - How Saving Downtown Saves The Planet

Joplin Globe, July 2022 - 10,000 Steps Towards A More Walkable Downtown

Joplin Globe, July 2022 - Joplin Needs To Transform Anguish Into Action

Joplin Globe, June 2022 - Is Downtown Joplin’s Future Female?

Joplin Globe, May 2022 - The Empire (Market) Strikes Back

Joplin Globe, April 2022 - Downtown Joplin’s Youthful Glow

Joplin Globe, April 2022 - Why I Support Memorial Hall

Joplin Globe, March 2022 - Welcome to Nice Things

Represent Collaborative, May 2021 - Rest As Revolution

Design Milk, March 2021 - Architect Adaeze Cadet: Dream It, Work Hard, Grind ‘Til I Own It

Heated, January 2021 - When Mashed Potatoes Are The Gateway To Bigger Family Talks

San Francisco Chronicle, January 2021 - Neutral Ground is on a mission to make vintage modern - and more inclusive

San Francisco Chronicle, November 2020 - Will Netflix’s ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Bring More Women To Chess?

San Francisco Chronicle, October 2020 - How Real is Netflix’s Emily in Paris?

Represent Collaborative, October 2020 - Love On Top

San Francisco Chronicle, May 2020 - Bay Area restaurants and bars were the paying gigs for artists, but coronavirus ended that

The Startup, September 2019 - The Corner of 21st and Alabama

Books

Cider Mill Press/HarperCollins Focus, 2024 - City Eats: Paris

Cider Mill Press, November 2023 - The French Bakery

Cider Mill Press, August 2023 - LA Cocktails

Cider Mill Press, December 2022 - Jewish Holiday Cooking

Pub Hound Press, October 2022 - Hysterical

Cider Mill Press, August 2022 - Mediterranean: The Ultimate Cookbook

Cider Mill Press, October 2021 - Jewish Food: The Ultimate Cookbook

All Poetry and Fiction

Ghost City Press, 2021 - Earthquakes in Oklahoma

California’s Emerging Writers, 2019 - Window

Californias Emerging Writers, 2018 - Meet the Neighbors

The Meadow Annual Literary Arts Journal, 2017 - The City These Days

Isthmus Review #5, 2016 - Bourgeois Anxieties and Other Stories

Dual Coast Magazine, 2016 - Emerging Adulthood

All Content and Content

Copy and Content Writer for VRAI (2020 - 2023)

VRAI Journal, May 2023 - Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Real?

VRAI Journal, May 2023 - Guide to Teardrop Engagement Rings

VRAI Journal, May 2023 - What Is The Diamond Color Scale?

VRAI Journal, April 2023 - Silver Jewelry: Your Ultimate Buying Guide

VRAI Journal, March 2023 - Mother’s Day Necklaces: Our Go-To Gift Guide

VRAI Journal, March 2023 - 2 Carat Round Diamond Rings: Your Go-To Guide

VRAI Journal, February 2023 - International Women’s Day: Witness The Extraordinary

VRAI Journal, January 2023 - VRAI x Brides Valentine’s Day: Jewelry Gifts For Modern Romance

VRAI Journal, January 2023 - 3 Carat Diamonds: Why Bigger Might Be Best For You

VRAI Journal, January 2023 - Diamond Prices: Why VRAI Created Diamonds Are More Affordable

VRAI Journal, December 2022 - Marquise Cut Diamonds: Ask A Diamond Expert

VRAI Journal, December 2022 - Princess Cut Diamond: Ask A Diamond Expert

VRAI Journal, December 2022 - Cushion Cut Diamonds: Ask A Diamond Expert

VRAI Journal, December 2022 - Radiant Cut Diamonds: Ask A Diamond Expert

VRAI Journal, December 2022 - Valentine’s Day Bracelets: 24 Favorite Looks

VRAI Journal, December 2022 - Top 8 Jewelry Gifts For Valentine’s Day

VRAI Journal, December 2022 - Valentine’s Day Earrings: Top 8 Romantic Styles

VRAI Journal, November 2022 - Cyber Monday Diamonds: Save While You Shine

VRAI Journal, November 2022 - Jewelry For A Cause: Our Action On Giving Tuesday

VRAI Journal, November 2022 - Round Cut Diamonds: Ask A Diamond Expert

VRAI Journal, November 2022 - Black Friday Jewelry Deals: Offers You’ll Love

VRAI Journal, October 2022 - Slightly Included Diamonds: The Right Choice For You?

VRAI Journal, October 2022 - Pavé Set Diamonds: Top Styles That Shine Bright

VRAI Journal, September 2022 - Cyber Monday Jewelry and Engagement Ring Deals

VRAI Journal, September 2022 - Black Friday Diamond Engagement Ring Deals

VRAI Journal, August 2022 - Baguette Diamonds: Understanding This Unique Shape

Creative Director The French Collective (2020 - 2021)

The French Collective, July 2021 - Suddenly Patriotic

The French Collective, June 2021 - The Hottest Time In Paris

The French Collective, June 2021 - Name That Party!

The French Collective, June 2021 - Life-Changing Language

The French Collective, June 2021 - French Party Fouls

The French Collective, May 2021 - Paris: Do This, Not That

The French Collective, May 2021 - Plutôt Montagne

The French Collective, May 2021 - Piscine vs Plage

The French Collective, May 2021 - Tripping Over Classe Verte

The French Collective, May 2021 - Killer Air

The French Collective, April 2021 - Sacrés Bulles!

The French Collective, April 2021 - I’m Finally Watching Call My Agent!

The French Collective, April 2021 - Tales of a Confined Expat Biking Enthusiast

The French Collective, March 2021 - Confinement Confusion

The French Collective, March 2021 - Swing Your Pig

The French Collective, March 2021 - Salut, Beauté !

The French Collective, February 2021 - Breaking Bread

The French Collective, February 2021 - Breakfast of Champions

The French Collective, February 2021 - Apéro Rules!

The French Collective, February 201 - Your Love Is Killing Me

The French Collective, January 2021 - Fraternité

The French Collective, January 2021 - Old Friends

The French Collective, January 2021 - Never-Ending Holidays

The French Collective, January 2021 - Châteauneuf-de-I-don't-know

The French Collective, December 2020 - Lait de Poule

The French Collective, December 2020 - One Bûche To Rule Them All

The French Collective, December 2020 - Melting for Fondue

The French Collective, November 2020 - Don't Believe (All) The Hype

Communications Manager for Crenn Dining Group (2018-2020)

Reader for The Masters Review (2017-2020)