Welcome to my Web site. I am a writer and public relations consultant in Des Moines, Iowa. 

During my 30+ year career, I’ve written and edited a magazine, provided public relations counsel to, and written for, the clients of two public relations agencies, and written articles for professional journals.

Currently I write regularly for magazines and newspapers, and consult. From time to time, I also teach public relations as an adjunct instructor at Drake University.  I blog at Just Walking This Earth.

New! - As a native Iowan, I enjoy learning new things about my home state, an opportunity I dive into every month as I write for The Iowan magazine.  I encourage you to check out two pieces in particular:

“Sizing Up Small Towns - Rethinking Success in Rural Iowa” in the Nov/Dec issue profiles the vibrant and forward thinking communities of Corning, Elkader and Fairfield.

“Buildings Have Soul” in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue showcases the newly opened Wagner Gallery in Perry which shares the work of William Wagner, a leader in the field of preservation architecture.

As always, I invite you to check out the Events page to see if I’m coming to your area. Join me if you can. I love meeting readers.