Writing Samples

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What it takes to bring a a show to this cruise ship stage. This behind-the-scenes look at the cruise industry's Broadway-style productions won a National First Place Award in the National Federation of Press Women 2019 Communications Contest,
Vive la French Renaissance
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On the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death, France--and particularly its Loire Valley--is celebrating the French Renaissance. This article gives background on the anniversary and notes where to go to see the best of French Renaissance architecture and history.
Trail Tales
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A NAJTA Gold Award Winner, this feature looks at the U.S. National Scenic and Water Trails on the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act
Into the Wild
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A Silver Award-winner in the 2018 NATJA travel writing competition, this article looks at ways to get back to nature in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Asheville Rising
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What to do in Asheville, North Carolina? Read it here. This article took a national Honorable Mention Award in the Feature Article category in the 2018 NATJA Competition.
Fork in the Road
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Culinary tourism is booming.
Weekend Getaways
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Four weekend getaways — two by car and two by air — for Delaware readers.
Braving the Rapids
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Forget spas and wineries; this girlfriends’ getaway challenges women to raft Class V whitewater rapids.
A Rootin’, Tootin’ Visit to … Delaware?
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The author learns rodeo competition skills at a dude ranch in, of all places, Delaware!