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Chynna T. Laird - email lilywolf@telus.net - Web www.lilywolfwords.ca - In addition to living her dream building up her at-home freelance writing business (Lily Wolf Words), Chynna is also studying in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) to obtain her B.A. in Psychology, specializing in Early Childhood Development. Her hobbies include writing, reading, playing piano and crafting with her girls. A lot of the material she writes about includes childhood experiences, her adventures as a Mom and her personal observations. She's won writing contests in ByLine magazine and her work has been published in various parenting, writing and inspirational magazines. As well, she has a personal essay featured in Chicken Soup For The Soul: Children With Special Needs. She is most proud of a children's picture book she's written called "I'm Not Weird, I Have SID" where she describes what it's like to live with Sensory Integration Dysfunction (Sensory Processing Disorder) through the eyes and voice of four-year old Alexandra. It's important to Chynna to continually grow and change in her craft so she takes writing courses such as children's literature, Long Ridge Writers' Group's Novel course and various advance fiction writing courses through University. She began as an Intern with WOW-womenonwriting in Spring of 2007 and is honored to now be a Contributing Editor writing for two monthly columns in WOW's Premium Green ebook newsletter. Chynna is a member of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC), The Writers-Editors Network as well as The Writers Guild of Alberta. She has also been given Press Cards through the PWAC and the Writers-Editors Network. Chynna has written her memoirs about life with her mother, who suffered with undiagnosed bipolar disorder and alcoholism (now in the editing/revision stages) and has two other nonfiction projects in the works. She also has a thriller novel on the go. Hopefully we'll see her on bookshelves soon!
George Leposky, 2311 S. Bayshore Dr., Miami FL 33133-4728; (305) 285-2200, fax on request. Samples and résumé at www.ampersandcom.com. E-mail: gleposky@aol.com Writing Specialties: Technical writing and editing, science and technology, medicine and healthcare, environmental sciences, design (architecture and engineering), business, marketing communications, public relations, travel, hospitality. Media Experience: Newspaper, magazine, newsletter, online, audio/visual, books, corporate, advertising, public relations, catalog, speechwriting. Books on technical and business writing, travel, resort development, health care; see résumé. Periodical Credits: Over 150 trade journals, magazines, and newspapers; see résumé. Editor and co-owner of Ampersand Communications, a newsfeatures syndicate supplying content for print and online distribution. Clients: Forester Communications (www.forester.net), TimeSharing Today. Awards: see résumé. Capabilities: Photography, desktop publishing, scanning, email, disk. Comments: I'm equally at home writing for lay and expert audiences, especially when the project requires a skilled science and technical writer.
Rosalie E. Leposky, 2311 S. Bayshore Dr., Miami FL 33133; (305) 285-2200, fax on request. Samples and résumé at www.ampersandcom.com. E-mail: releposky@aol.com. Writing Specialties: Business, travel, hospitality, medical, food, home improvements, architecture, history, economics, transportation, technical writing. Media Experience: Newspaper, magazine, newsletter, online, audio/visual, books, public relations. Books on travel; see résumé. Periodical Credits: Close to 100 trade journals, magazines, and newspapers; see résumé. Managing partner and co-owner of Ampersand Communications, a newsfeatures syndicate supplying content for print and online distribution. Clients: see résumé. Capabilities: Web page design and construction, Webmistress services, desktop publishing, scanning, email, disk. Comments: I welcome projects with tight deadlines, for consumer and trade publications alike.
Wendy R. Levine Gross, 7400 Sun Island Drive #811, South Pasadena FL 33707; (727) 363-6144 also fax; wrlgross@tampabay.rr.com. Writing Specialties: Religion, Women's Health, Nutrition, Lifestyles, Beauty/Fashion, Ethnic Cultures, Family/Parenting and Food/Drink. Media Experience: Newspaper, newsletter, brochures, PR firm, speeches, research. Periodical Credits: The Jewish Press of Tampa Bay. Writing Awards: Recipient of Gralla Fellowship for Journalists in the Jewish Press (held at Brandeis University). Comments: As a staff writer for the Jewish Press of Tampa Bay, I have covered stories ranging from Bar Mitzvahs to human interest pieces to interviewing internationally recognized leaders appearing at community functions. In 1997 as an independent consultant, I researched and wrote an annotated bibliography on Selected Women's Health issues for the Department of Health & Human Services. I take deadlines seriously and am capable and interested in writing about a variety of topics including lifestyles,nutrition, beauty/fashion, ethnic cultures, family/parenting and food/drink, health, holidays, human interest, medicine and sociology.
Sharyn Lonsdale, 7421 Hart St., Englewood FL 34224; (941) 475-6359, cell (941) 204-0273, fax (941) 475-5616; sharynlonsdale@msn.com; www.humordiva.com. Writing Specialties: Humor and comedy, education, proofreader, profiles, restaurant reviews, features, speech writing. Media Experience: Newspaper, magazine, newsletter, radio, corporate, brochures, photography. Periodical Credits: Lee Magazine, Gulfshore Business, Childconnections Magazine, Charlotte Life. Clients: Englewood Review, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County. Comments: I have 15 years of writing experience, including 9 as a full-time reporter for the largest newspaper in my region and never missed a deadline. I am a contributing editor for a magazine, love humor and am a stand-up comedian. I bring my creativity, dedication and sense of humor to every assignment. I enjoy talking to all kinds of people and have a way of getting interviewees to open up to me.
Madelyn J. Lorber, 2125 NE 187 St., North Miami Beach FL 33179; (305) 932-3541, fax (305) 932-8703; MJL2125@aol.com. Writing Specialties: Fiction, short stories, poetry, non-fiction articles. Media Experience: Newsletter. Book: The Eyes Have It (Mill City Press, January 2008). Awards: FFWA, Tallahassee Writers Association.
Jacquelyn Lynn, PO Box 1501, Goldenrod FL 32733; (407) 971-2260; jlynnbiz@aol.com; www.jacquelynlynn.com. Writing Specialties: Business, management, book-length nonfiction, publicity/PR, ghostwriting. Media Experience: Newspaper, magazine, newsletter, corporate, brochures, PR firm, Web content, annual reports, Ebooks, white papers. Books: The Entrepreneur's Almanac, Make Big Profits on eBay, Online Shopper's Survival Guide, Building Wealth (ghostwriter), The Millionaire Real Estate Mindset (ghostwriter). Periodical Credits: Entrepreneur, Business Start-Ups, Nation's Business, Specialty Retail report, approximately 100 others. Clients: Entrepreneur Media (books division), Whitney Information Network, National Media Inc., The Open University, Sanderson & Associates. Comments: Experienced, thorough, established business writer and ghostwriter with a strong sales and marketing background; easy to work with and sensitive to client needs.
Mike Marcoe, 5138 Churchill Lane #103, Middleton WI 53562; (608) 826-4194; mgmarcoe@tds.net. Website: www.mikemarcoe.com. Writing Specialties: Financial education tutorials, copy editing, fiction critiques, short stories, puzzles/quizzes, proofreading. Media Experience: CD-ROM, newspaper, magazine, newsletter, television, Website, e-books, Internet. Books: Open Arms, Inc., Policy and Procedure Manual; 115 Ways to Reduce Anxiety (at www.booklocker.com/books/2411.html); 202 Ways to Pinch Pennies without Sacrificing Your Quality of Life. Periodical Credits: Journal of Investment Consulting, Volume 1; International Puzzle Features; Altitude; Picture Word Finds. Clients: University of Wisconsin Extension; Capital City Press; Impressions Publishing; Peter Lang Publishing; Precision Information, LLC; Asset Builders of America, Inc.; Open Arms, Inc.; International Puzzle Features; Facts That Matter, WHA-TV. Awards: Winner, "Volume 1" first annual fiction contest, 2003. Comments: Extensive copy editing for the University of Wisconsin as well as for the financial education and social science markets. Extensive critiquing of fiction stories, and writing of dozens of educational tutorials and thousands of quiz questions on finance.
Chelle Martin, PO Box 252, Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717-0252 Email: TheHeroine@AOL.com. Nationally published short-story writer specializing in mystery, suspense, chick lit and romance. Experienced in newsletter editing and distribution. Published non-fiction articles include aspects of writing and interviews with New York Times Best-Selling Authors.
Constance L. Martin, #4 Oldenburg Rd., Riverdale GA 30274; (678) 479-9801; martin3280@bellsouth.net. Pseudonyms: C. Lee Martin, Lee Martin. Writing Specialties: Death/dying, dream research, poetry, printing industry, film, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, music industry, paranormal, business. Media Experience: Newsletter, radio, brochures, speeches, research. Books: First Coast Ghosts of NE Florida (Schiffer Publishing, Fall 2008), Reach of Song (Georgia Poetry Society, 2006 & 2007). Periodical Credits: Horoscope Guide, Abiko Quarterly (Japan), New Age Newsletter, Georgia Poetry Society, Thought Trends Newsletter, Fate Magazine. Clients: Ruth Kent (edited 3 poetry chapbooks), radio station Central Florida (wrote commercials), speechwriter for seminar classes (New Age Writer). Awards: Award-winning poet, published in several books, and in Japan, California. Published by Georgia Poetry Society, chosen out of 285 entries. Comments: Available for research, interviewing, consulting and editing work. Worked as assistant to a professional writer for 2 years. Experienced poet - available for weddings and special occasions. Good research background. Extensive knowledge of death & dying experience from years of research Born and raised in Florida. Traveled to Europe for 3 years. Film industry experience - 2 years.
George McClure, 1730 Shiloh Lane, Winter Park FL 32789-5847; (407) 647-5092, fax (407) 644-4076; galaxies@cfl.rr.com. Writing Specialties: High technology, pensions & retirement planning, engineering, Federal legislation, travel, economics, financial, investing, aging & demographic trends. Editor for electronic technology including aerospace, biomedical, energy, communications, R&D. Media Experience: Newsletter, books. Books: Land Mobile Communications System Engineering, Engineering Sociology. Periodical Credits: IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, The Institute, Impact, Travel Smart, Engineering Times. Capabilities: Digital photography, modem, fax, e-mail/disk submissions, Web-based research. Software: MS Office 2000 Professional.
Patricia McMillan, 208 Sheridan Avenue, Longwood FL 32750; (407) 332-8730. Writing Specialties: Children's fiction, education, early childhood curriculum materials, religious inspirational, children's nonfiction, word puzzles and word games. Media Experience: Magazine, newsletter. Periodical Credits: Creative Classroom, Today's Catholic Teacher, Instructor, Highlights for Children, Humpty Dumpty. Clients: Creative Classroom (Children's Television Workshop), The Education Center. Awards: CNW/Florida State Writing Competition 1993, Rebus Category, 2nd Place and 3rd Place; CNW/Florida State Writing Competition 1996, Children's Puzzles/Word Games, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, 1st & 2nd Honorable Mention. Capabilities: Photography, modem, art, PC disk submission. Comments: Certified elementary school teacher, 27 years' experience, creative writing workshops for children.
Rita Milios, 13724 Pimberton Dr., Hudson FL ; (727) 860-5675; rita@ritamilios.com; www.ritamilios.com. Writing Specialties: Education/test assessment, children's nonfiction, personal development/self-help, new age/spirituality, parenting/family. Media Experience: Magazine, newsletter, audio, video, corporate, Web content. Books: Tools for Transformation, Discovering Positive Thinking, Discovering How to Make Good Choices, Anorexia & Bulimia: Thin at Any Cost, Sleeping and Dreaming. Periodical Credits: Woman's World, Lady's Circle, New Body, Living With Teenagers, Splash, The Writer, Friendly Exchange, My Weekly (England), American Fitness, The Friend. Clients: American Management Association, Brown Consulting, Family Service Counseling. Awards: 4th Place Writer's Digest articles award, frequent speaker at writers' conferences, judge for writing contests, on-camera expert/video. Comments: Psychotherapist and workshop leader; LCSW (licensed clinical social worker); specialize in mind/behavior and personal development; teach "mind tools" training for writers, lay audiences and professionals.
Willi Miller, 1470 5th Avenue, Vero Beach FL 32960; (772) 539-7166; floridafeatures@bellsouth.net or caribsea@bellsouth.net. Pseudonyms: Vickie Califano, Victoria Califano, Wilma Miller, W.J. Miller. Writing Specialties: Interviews, profiles, books, home & decor, how-to, remodeling, living single, Florida travel, advertorials, senior interests, small business features, the arts,. Periodicals: Coastal Boating magazine, Vero Beach Magazine, Fifty Plus Lifestyles, Painting & Wallcovering Contractor magazine, wcities.com (The Bahamas), Treasure Coast Business Journal, Scripps Howard Press Journal, The Culinary Sleuth, Ceramics Monthly, Profile. Contributing writer for Fort Pierce: The Sunrise City. Comments: My sixteen-year stint in the Caribbean (USVI) before relocating to Florida often allows me a slightly off-center view of topics I write about. I research thoroughly, have a good eye for detail and submit exceptionally clean copy. I've spent most of the past 25 years in radio, beginning with a 90-minute live interview program five days a week on the CBS affiliate in the islands. I recently retired as host and producer of a daily arts interview show, as well as long-format specials, for the regional NPR affiliate in east-central Florida. In 2004, I received a national award, a Gabriel, for my special program, "Norman Dello Joio, A 90th Birthday Celebration." I've worked as a copy editor for the local Scripps Howard daily. Vero Beach Magazine, a four-color glossy, signed me on as editor-in-chief for the launch issue, but I quickly found that the freelance life was more to my liking. I have produced annual special interest calendars, designed print ads, written radio copy, made a living as a faux finish artist, and am working on a Web site aimed at teaching women to be independent. I'm a volunteer with Women Build: Habitat for Humanity. I write columns on Florida artists and authors for Coastal Boating. Writing style? Conversational, irreverent or humorous, as warranted, but I take the imparting of information very seriously. I'm best reached via e-mail.
Dan Millott, 10399 SW 156 St., Miami FL 33157, Tel. (305) 238-6034, FAX (305) 238-9874, E-Mail millottcom@aol.com. Has written and edited in Florida since 1960. Has a broad journalistic background in Florida working for the St. Petersburg Times and editing the AAA magazine for 13 years. Well versed on the state's politics, travel destinations, history. In recent years has contributed to Florida publications and national trade magazines. He's been published in Boca Raton, FunWorld, Bus Ride, Times of the Islands, South Florida CEO, St. Petersburg Times, Water's Edge, Florida International, Produce Business, Source, the Naples News, Miami Herald, Florida Super Lawyers, and Gulfstream Media Group's Gold Coast and Boca Life magazines. A generalist, his subjects have ranged from profiles, transportation, agribusiness, off-beat travel destinations and education. Also can contribute photos to go with assignments.
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