Freelance Writer & Teacher

I’m an intensely curious person, driven to see, know and understand. The subjects that run through my work include nature/environment, travel, horses, the American West and interesting characters and stories, of which there are many! That’s why I love teaching classes in life-story writing. I get to work with people eager to write about their adventures, hard-earned wisdom and the precious moments that make up a life. 

My own writing appears in newspapers, magazines, television, film and a lot of it hangs out in my computer and in my journals. I’ve authored two books about the search for solitude in two national parks. I’ve also written three films that are shown in the visitor center of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and at Sand Creek Massacre Historic Site. 

I was a correspondent for CNN/TBS covering the environment and worked as a reporter and producer in local news before that. I’ve been honored with three Emmy Awards for writing and producing documentaries on the Colorado River, Dian Fossey’s legacy with the mountain gorillas and for an edgy news magazine. 

It was an honor to teach journalism at the University of Colorado for seven years. I am a proud Buff myself and love seeing my students doing the critical work of sharing stories and informing our democratic society. I live at the foot of the spectacular Rocky Mountains near Boulder. 

I also do body work for horses with a combo of sports massage and Masterson Method. I love supporting these magnificent animals who give so much to me.

Oh, and I’m a huge Bruce Springsteen fan. One of this country’s greatest storytellers. 

See examples of my work on my video and print web pages. Learn about specific programs and outlets on my bio page. And check out my life story classes here.