: About Me

PROFESSIONAL
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Self-employed as a freelance editor and marketing specialist, I offer editorial and design solutions for speakers, authors, and coaches. I specialize in working with those who have an idea for a writing project but don't know where/how to begin, or who are having trouble with any part of their marketing copy.
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I am a professional editor, writer, marketer, and designer with a BA in nonfiction writing from the University of Arizona. I have written several e-books, including Words Made Easy, eBooks Made Easy, Handwriting Analysis Made Easy, and the exceptional workbook, 1001 Real-Life Questions for Women. I've written two novels...which are percolating in the files on my computer hard drive. I am an accomplished and effective public speaker, with interest and expertise in the areas of creativity, brainstorming, visualization, e-books, business writing, handwriting analysis, and open adoption.

PERSONAL
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I am an intelligent, outgoing person who loves meeting new people. I am a practical optimist no Pollyanna here but I believe in and try always to live the Law of Attraction. I certainly see the good, but because I know we only get back what we send out, I own all the aspects of my life, even the pieces that aren't always seamless or easy. I am friendly, creative, laid back, down-to-earth, and basically low-maintenance.
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I am a Taurus was born in Detroit but was moved to Arizona as an infant. Attended Xavier High School and after graduating from U of A, moved to the NYC area, where I lived for almost 8 years. In 1999, I returned to Phoenix, my childhood home, and have been building my business here since 2001.
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I am a birthmother in an open adoption. My brilliant, beautiful son will be starting at Seton Hall Prep (New Jersey) in the Fall. He's a fabulous hockey player and, like his birthfather, stunning in the fields of math, science, and computers. But he's got some of his birthmom's artistic sensibilities, too. We placed him through the Spence Chapin agency in 1995, and because of my adoption involvement, birthmothers have a very special place in my heart. I have, for the last two years, hosted a spoken word event called The Birthmother You Know, which brings together birthmoms of all ages, and at every stage of placement and reunion, to share their stories and remember their children. In the U.S., Birthmothers' Day is recognized on the Saturday before Mothers' Day.
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I have two dogs, Moondanz and Spencer, and one cat, Gracie. Have always wanted to have an iquana as a pet, although I hear they can be somewhat challenging.

My passion is ...

relationships.

I know too much about ...

editing and writing.

My parents always told me ...

if you don't know, ask.

My childhood ambition ...

was to be an attorney.

My favorite memory ...

of all time is my 1998 visit to Blarney Castle.

Why I write ...

I think better in written words...and I love being able to express myself well.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

NLP: The New Technology of Achievement; Six Feet Under; U2, always...

My first job ...

was a clerk at House of Fabrics at Park Central Mall in Phoenix - for $2.85/hour

My best moment ...

is right now.

My inspiration ...

is to make a difference by teaching others how they can make a difference.

Business > Marketing Creating a successful credibility campaign for your company and products

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