In 2005, I retired from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch after 23 years on staff, where I served as a feature writer, columnist, restaurant critic, theater critic, food writer, news reporter and night city editor. I also wrote articles for Healthy & Fit and Explore -- and I still do! Here are some other "hats" I wear:

Writing Workshop Leader

Certified leader in the acclaimed Amherst Writers & Artists method of creative writing.
(See WORKSHOPS)

Book Author

Fourteen books, including:

• "Bringing Science to Life: A Guide from the Saint Louis Science Center"
• "The Extreme Earth: Waterfalls"
• "Chemotherapy & Radiation for Dummies"
• "Wild Things: Untold Tales from the First Century at the Saint Louis Zoo"
• "Convertible Dreams"
• Six children’s nature books and "The Whale Watcher's Guide"
• A dessert cookbook

• Feature articles published in a half dozen national magazines and newspapers all over the country
• Promotional materials on paper and on line
• Media releases
• Newsletters

Motivational Speaker and Celebrity Emcee

• Professional women’s groups
• Writers’ organizations
• Civic gatherings
• Church groups
• Health fairs
• Schools