Sticks of Fire: a Tampa blog

Hi - My middle name may as well be “addicted to writing”. But I was a late bloomer. It all started with an editorial submission to the St. Pete Times in 1997 that ended up winning a national writing award! With several more SPT editorials after that, I thank the editors for their encouragement to pursue writing as more than a hobby!

So this is my 11th year of freelance writing. I also enjoy ghostwriting (sorry- no school papers!). If you’re in a pinch for a writer, see my freelance website at http://www.writefromtheheart.net/.

I’ve lived in Tampa for over 20 years, but was born and raised in Chicago. Couldn’t stand the winters anymore, so I escaped! But still have family there and go back often when it’s warm. I miss the pizza.

I’m grateful and honored to join Sticks of Fire! Thanks for a great website, Tommy! Here, I will probably be writing mostly about things to do, eat and see in Tampa and area; you’d be surprised how many things us “locals” miss that tourists see! Maybe I’ll do some local politics and events, and will spotlight interesting people of Tampa Bay.

I was on the Tampa Tribune’s first “Board of Community Columnists”, (2005-2006), surprised to be selected as one of only 22 writers out of 800 applicants to write opinion editorials on topics of our choice as “fresh voices” for Tampa. Unlike fellow Sticks writers Bob and Judy, I never actually worked for the Tribune, but now write occasional freelance articles for them. Keep an eye out for links!

You may have previously seen my articles around town in 3 area-targeted Style Publications Magazines (Westchase, New Tampa, or North Pinellas Style) or the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Nationally, Light & Life Magazine has me doing a bi-monthly interview column. That’s fun - I interview “everyday” people all over the country who are faith-based “movers and shakers” in their communities.

My other writing interests include Politics & U.S. Government, Life & Family Issues, Jewish/Christian relations, Alternative Health vs. Traditional Medicine and more!

However, I am also a confessed addict of TV shows like “American Idol” and “Dancing with the Stars”, and love movies and music as well.

You can see my thoughts on many of these assorted issues at my page on AssociatedContent.com.

I have a great husband (24 years as of 2008), one fabulous stepdaughter, and a deep belief in God and Jesus with a sincere love and respect for all people.

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