Resume
Online:
I currently write a blog: www.wisdomsdoor.bogspot.com
I have, in the past, contributed writing to several on line sites: Scribd, Associated Content, Gather, and Helium.
I wrote numerous articles for a website www.50something.net until it closed.
Other Writing Projects:
I wrote all text for my CD "I AM - Success With Positive Affirmations".
I’ve done copy writing for several local businesses as well as doing research for a local weekly political radio show. I’ve also written radio ads for local businesses.
I wrote a series of ads entitled "Tie Stories" for a Ziami Representative
I’ve written articles for a local ISP, and I wrote a monthly newsletter for Tumbleweed Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
I wrote "Living with Fibromyalgia", published in "Der Optimist", a German medical publication.
Magazines:
“Western Horsemanship Magazine”, "With Cowboy Boots and Stetson", “Wrapped in History" articles about Dewey Trading Company.
“Western Horsemanship Magazine”, article "Shoofly’s Magic Pen" about artist Shoofly.
“Western Horsemanship Magazine”, article "Great American Cattle Drive"
“Western Horsemanship Magazine”, article "The Sculptor Curtis Fort"
“Western Horsemanship Magazine”, article "Featherweight Comfort" article about Jeffery Cooke’s Curb Bits
Same issue: second article, "Colorado King" article about Steve King, Mancos, Colorado, Hat Maker
“Western Horsemanship Magazine”, article "The 3 R’s: Riding the Right Ranch" article about picking the right ranch vacation for you.
Magazine “fuer Amerikanistic”, a German publication, "Woven History" article about original woven Indian blankets.
Issue of “Wild West”, article "New Mexico’s Curtis Fort Creates Realistic Sculptures of Both Indians and Cowboys"
I had a regular column "USA News Clips" of about 3 pages each issue, in “Western Pferde Journal” from 1995-1996.
German magazine “Western Pferde Journal”, article "Working the Crowd”
“The American Journal”, another German publication, article "Along for the Ride"
“Western Pferde Journal”, article "In Honor of the Horse".
Newspaper:
I wrote the following articles and humorous stories for “The Fort Sumner Journal” in Fort Sumner, New Mexico:
"Shopping at home offers more than friendly service", commentary article.
"The Library: Key to Adventure and Knowledge": article to inspire children to read.
"Ah, A Brand New Year", humorous piece
"Taking the Bull by the Horns", humorous piece
“As Simple as 1,2,3", humorous piece
"I’m so glad we had our little chat", humorous piece
"Yes Dear”, humorous piece
"Quickest draw in Town", an article on artist Karen Steel
"A Stitch in Time", an article about valley quilting
"Tilley Brings Western Adventure to Ft. Sumner", article about local author.
"Walking Down Memory Lane with artist Jean Hancock"
"Old West Inspires Sculptor Curtis Fort"
"Digging through the past with Betty Rosenberger"
"George Davis Nails His Subjects", article about local artist who creates pieces of art with horseshoe nails.
"Cowboys Turtle Association - One Dry Land Terrapins Story" appeared in both the local paper and also1996 volume VIII of the Rodeo Hall of Fame magazine "The Ketchpen"
"Sandy Copeland Ropes Truly Large Talent", article of local artist’s talent.
“Greenhorns View of a Cowboys Day"
" Least We Forget, Cortese reminds us of our rich heritage"
Many of the articles above that appeared in the Fort Sumner Journal, also appeared in the section I wrote for Western Pferde Journal in Germany, as Germans are very interested in the Southwest and Southwestern art/artists.
Poetry:
“The National Library of Poetry – Windows on the World”, poem “Words of Vision”
“The Poetry of Life – A Treasury of Moments”, poem “How Far To Go”
“American Poetry Anthology”, poem “Brain Storm”
“Ashes to Ashes”, poem “I Want To Go A Long, Long Way”
The poem "Searching for Hope" was published in the book “Stories of Strength”
I’ve written over 100 poems. I’ve entitled a collection of my work, "Words of Vision".
Books:
I have also completed two children’s books, "The King and the Butterfly" and “Sleepy Time Magic. I have written numerous bits of humor, including the short story "Life on the Line". Recent completion of a "How To" book about starting a debt collection agency has spurred me on to consider writing more "How To" books. In addition, I’m developing several other book ideas in my eclectic mind.
published on 11/16/04
