All Essays and Articles
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)