Author Archives

Previously published and unpublished work beyond the SkyWorld:

Fiction

ORIGINAL SHORT STORIES:

“The Dumb Plague” (Link) — On her thirteenth birthday — her mandated “Dumbday” — a young girl undergoes a ritual to determine whether she’s been infected by the mind-wiping plague that has redefined society’s food chain. But as the ceremony unfolds, she discovers a horrifying truth about silence and sacrifice.

“The Moon Colony” (Link) — When a teenage boy is selected for emigration to the Moon Colony, his family rejoices. But beneath the celebration lies a haunting truth about the fame and fortune that comes with that honor.

Paging Dr. Google” (Link) - After a simple scratch on the leg leads to disaster, one woman navigates her need for emergency medical care in the only way she knows how.

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Archived Non-Fiction

executive ghostwriter

As a ghostwriter, wrote over 1000 articles and 13 books for executives looking to build a leadership brand & become thought leaders in their industries, enabling several clients to earn awards and recognitions, including Forbes Editor’s Choice & regional book awards.

To translate executive insights into engaging content, I had to simulate their degree of expertise in various industries: infrastructure and communications technology, shipping and distribution, human resources, marketing, and diversity and inclusion. These experiences also helped contribute to my SkyCorp world-building.

VegNews.com

“7 Simple Steps to Start Foraging Dandelions, Mallow, and More From Your Own Backyard” (Link)

Sustain.life/blog (Recently acquired by Workiva)

Multiple articles:

  • “What is Sustainability?” (Link)

  • “How to Make Working From Home More Sustainable” (Link)

  • “Minimizing Product Impact: Good For Business and the Planet” (Link)

Strixus.com

Multiple articles:

  • "To Reap Full Benefits of Employee Fitness Programs, Do It Right" (Link)

  • "In Search for New Normal, People Are Paving Alternative Roads to Success" (Link)

  • "More People Spending More Time in Front of More Screens: The Case for an Update to Our Daily Eye Care" (Link)