LIST OF MEMBERS



	The members listed all write for a living. They are truly Professional writers. All writing contracts are between the editor and the writer. No grievances are expected, but any such cases should be brought to the attention of the Executive Director. Key to organizational abbreviations appears at end of membership list. Richard L. Servis Jr. 2824 Saint John Drive Clearwater, FL 33759 Ph (727)726-5521 / FAX (727) 669-8074 e-mail: dick1@intnet.net Richard L. Servis Jr. Personal Web Page: Richard L. Servis Jr. BACKGROUND: A technical interpretive writer- "downwrites" technical material for the general public. Executive Director of Pegasus Writers Stable. SPECIALTIES: Energy, environment, ecology, electro-mechanical equipment, agriculture, water/wastewater management, inventions, history and travel. PUBLICATIONS: Citrus & Vegetable, Citrus Industry, Florida Grower & Rancher, St. Petersburg Times, Time Out Tampa Bay, Know Tampa Bay, Senior Connections, Ybor Connections, HVAC/R Distribution Business. MEMBERSHIPS: Bay Area Professional Writers Guild, Tampa Bay Computer Society. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Doris Norrito 1401 Cordova Greens Largo, FL 33777 Ph.(727) 392-8877 / FAX (727) 319-6779 e-mail: Dnorrito@ij.net Doris Norrito BACKGROUND: Feature writer and news correspondent for Beacon Leader Bee Today Journal Publications. Feature writer for Downtown Largo Main Street News. Former columnist with Pinellas News - "Our Heritage", a popular column highlighting ethnic activities around Tampa Bay, appeared biweekly. SPECIALTY: South American travel articles, ethnic writings and personality profiles. PUBLICATIONS: St Petersburg Times, Tampa Tribune, Florida Living, Christian Social Action, Event, Reunions, Florida Retirement Lifestyles. MEMBERSHIPS: TWIN, FFWA, SPJ, Bay Area Professional Writers Guild, Tampa Bay Computer Society. Diane Marcou 246.20th Ave. S.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Ph.(727) 895-2198 / Pager: (727) 553-0700 e-mail: dcmarcou@aol.com Diane Marcou BACKGROUND: Creative writing teacher. Editor of Proud Hailer. Ghost writer. PUBLICATIONS: St. Petersburg Times, Iron County Record, Jamestown Post Journal, Psychic Advisor, Fate, Unity and other national publications. BOOKS: Co-authored Pitch from the Past, War Child, Bells Landing and Beyond. TEACHING: Writing workshops. MEMBERSHIPS: Bay Area Professional Writers Guild, PINAWOR. Miriam Goodspeed 392 Lakeview Terrace Palm Harbor, FL 33683 Ph. (727) 787-1464 / FAX (727) 787-2574 e-mail: keespeed@aol.com Miriam Goodspeed BACKGROUND: President, JAGour Productions. Active in Florida's Film and television community; award-winning writer; former newspaper editor. SPECIALTY: Expertise in archeology, New Age, film and TV, business and community affairs. Scriptwriter, publicist, freelance journalist and newsletter editor with desktop publishing know-how. PUBLICATIONS: National, regional and local publications. FILMS: Writer/producer of upcoming films. "Blood Warriors" and "Snow Job." MEMBERSHIPS: Florida Motion Picture and Television Association, Bay Area Professional Writers Guild Adele Woodyard 1121 Lauren Lane #1202 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-6131 Phone: (727) 942-6992 e-mail: PatWriter@aol.com Adele Woodyard BACKGROUND: Writer/photographer; awards in both fiction and non-fiction. Generalist who specializes in travel, history, outdoors, profiles, senior and children's activities for national and regional publications. Written for more than 80 publications. PUBLICATIONS: Sky, Wildbird, Civil War Times Illustrated, Highways, Law and Order, Spare Time, Know Tampa Bay, Providence Journal Bulletin, Chicago Sun-Times. MEMBERSHIPS:ASJA, CNW, TWIN, and theBay Area Professional Writers Guild. ============================================================ Steve Morrill P.O. Box 8093 Tampa, FL 33604 Phone: 813-232-7509 or 888-311-2196 Personal website: SteveMorrill.com Other Websites: Writers College Writers Advice BACKGROUND: Magazine writing and editing. Wire service news. Corporate materials. Special publications. Books. Manages WritersCollege.com, an online writing school. PUBLICATIONS: Horizon, World Wide Shipper, The Robb Report, Vista, The New York Times Magazine, Business Age, Changing Homes, Florida Business, Southern Homes, and in a variety of city magazines and newspapers. BOOKS: City in the Sun (history of St. Petersburg, Florida); book on historic preservation for government of Hillsborough County, Florida; and Flying the Andes (history of Pan-American /Grace Airways). Contributor to books on defense, computers, freelance writing business, and web-based education. TEACHING: Taught writing since 1986. Manages WritersCollege.com, a web-based writing school. Manages WritersAdvice.com, a web site offering support for nonfiction writers. OTHER MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). Founded Bay Area Professional Writers Guild (BAPWG) and co-founded Tampa Writers Alliance (TWA). _____________________________________________________________ Steve Traiman Creative Copy by Steve Traiman 420 64th Ave., Suite 706 St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Phone (727) 363-7531 Fax (727) 363-7531 E-mail: straiman@mindspring.com Steve Traiman Web Site: http://www.njcreatives.org/ccst" Creative Copy by Steve Traiman BACKGROUND: More than 40 years of experience in trade and consumer magazines, newsletters, trade associations and public relations. Provide business writing, marketing and P.R. services including freelance copywriting, editing, promotion, and consulting for a variety of publications, companies and associations. SPECIALTIES: Home entertainment and lifestyles; audio; video; electronic games; retail information technology; kids, teen and youth marketing; all facets of music, home video and game industries. PUBLICATIONS: Billboard, billboard.com, PanStadia, One to One, Paradise News. MEMBERSHIPS: St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, Bay Area Professional Writers Guild (BAPWG), Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), NJ Creatives Network, Audio Engineering Society, (AES). Jeff Corydon 13807 Springer Lane Tampa, FL 33625 Phone (813) 960-2841 E-Mail- jcorydon@tampabay.rr.com BACKGROUND: Former State Department Foreign Service officer. SPECIALTY: Travel, cuisine and lifestyles, military, senior topics, history, humor. PUBLICATIONS: Tampa Tribune, St. Petersburg Times, Miami Herald, Georgia Magazine, Florida Living, Robb Report, Boys' Life, Cricket, Chile Pepper. MEMBERSHIPS: IFW&TWA, FFW, TWA, Bay Area Professional Writers Guild. Marty Martindale Ph (727)596-8509 / FAX: Use e-mail e-mail: mmartind@tampabay.rr.com Marty Martindale Website: Food Site of the Day BACKGROUND: Social/Cultural Anthropology. SPECIALTY: Food, travel, social issues and general features. PUBLICATIONS: Antonio Express News, Active Time, Mature Living, Montana News, New Horizons, Consumer Chef, Foodmad, New Maturity, The Cooking Club, Whole Foods, Treasure Valley News Magazine, Vegan, Amazon, Third Age, Life & Leisure. MEMBERSHIPS: IACP, Greenbriar Food Symposium, Tampa Bay Culinary, BAPWG Patricia Pochurek 60 Oceanview Ave. Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Ph (727) 772-5624 /FAX Same, Call first e-mail: pochurek@tampabay.rr.com Patricia Pochurek BACKGROUND:Awards in both fiction and non-fiction. Editor, Cracker Crumbs, Contributor, Tropical Breeze. Fishing columnist, Southern States Fishing & Hunting Magazine. Articles and photos in national and regional publications on travel, food, fishing, the environment, antiques, history, human interest and RVing. Editor- The Quester Quarterly. PUBLICATIONS: CampOrama, Florida Angler, Proud Hailer, Tampa Bay's Best, MuscleCar Magazine, Mature Lifestyles, Minature Collector, Tampa Tribune, Travel Writers International Network Newsletter, Proud Hailer, Get Up And Go! BOOKS: Remembering Safety Harbor MEMBERSHIPS: IFW&TWA, FOWA, TWIN, Bay Area Professional Writers Guil, Tampa Bay Computer Society. Jim Pochrek 60 Oceanview Avenue Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Ph (727)772-5624 / FAX (727) 772-5624 e-mail: Pochurek@tampabay.rr.com Jim Pochurek BACKGROUND: Retired Lt./Col. U.S.A.F. Recently returned to Vietnam to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle from Saigon to Hanoi with three other veterans and a film maker from National Geographic Explorer. Book about the journey is in process. Award-Winning Monthly columnist: Southern States Fishing and Hunting Magazine. SPECIALTY: Freelance travel writer specializing in fishing, conservation, RV, camping, human interest, features, real estate, history, and senior activities. PUBLICATIONS: Mature Lifestyles, Southern States Fishing & Hunting Magazine, Tropical Breeze, CampOrama, Cracker Crumbs, U.S. Veterans Magazine, Tampa Bay's Best, Fishing Around Florida, Travel Writers International Network Newsletter, Know Tampa Bay, Proud Hailer, and other publications. MEMBERSHIPS: IFW&TWA, FOWA, TWIN. Suzanne Norman e-mail: smnorman2@yahoo.com Suzanne Norman BACKGROUND: Award-winning creative non-fiction writer and newsletter editor. SPECIALTY: Subjects range from corporate communications and medical marketing to outdoors and travel. PUBLICATIONS: Photos and articles have appeared in, Florida Living, Air Currents, Canoe & Kayak, St. Petersburg Times, and other magazines and newspapers. Memberships: PINAWOR, Bay Area Professional Writers Guild. __________________________________________________________ Phyllis Johnson 1 Windrush Blvd. #55 Indian Rocks Beach, 33785 Phone (727) 727 596-8919 E-Mail: pjohns3@tampabay.rr.com BACKGROUND: Graduated Pennsylvania State University with degree in Journalism; originally from Pittsburgh writing feature articles for local and metropolitan newspapers, then serving as Community Relations Director, Buhl Planetarium; in Florida since 1980 with 11 years in community relations at Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation, presently senior writer, Tampa Bay Sun covering the Barrier Islands and editor of Guardian Association of Pinellas County Newsletter. PUBLICATIONS: Sand Key Sun, Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Squirrel Hill Gazette, Chi Chi Rodriguez annual yearbook and quarterly newsletter, The Guardian Newsletter SPECIALTIES: Writer/editor; feature articles, profiles, advertising copy, press releases, political topics, public relations specialties. OTHER MEMERSHIPS: Board of Directors of Guardian Association of Pinellas County, Gulf Coast Museum of Art docent program. Lucy V. Parker Writing/Design P.O. Box 1189 Land O' Lakes, FL 34639-1189 Ph. (813) 966-1130 Fax (877) 850-2493 E-Mail: lvparker@cytex.com Lucy V. Parker BACKGROUND: Freelance writer/graphic designer (fulltime 1986-1997, part-time since 1997), Specializing in women's and retirement issues, personal essays, spirituality, education, medicine, newsletters. Degree in journalism from Northwestern University, prior experience in radio continuity writing, higher education and medical public relations, and commercial printing sales. SPECIALTIES: Women's and retirement issues, personal essays, spirituality, education, medicine, newsletters. PUBLICATIONS: Author of How to Start A Home-Based Writing Business, now in its fourth edition (2003), part of The Globe Pequot Press Home Business Series. Book reviewer and writer for the international journal, Goddessing. Webmaster for Step-Up Recovery, Inc.'s www.stepuprecovery.com Extensive experience writing, designing, and producing newsletters for companies and organizations; extensive experience in corporate communications (articles for company magazines, brochures, marketing and PR materials, etc.) MEMBERSHIPS: Bay Area Professional Writers Guild, Tampa Writers Alliance ------------------------------------------------------------------ Carol J. Perry P.O. Box 8822 Madeira Beach, FL 33738 Ph (727) 397-0281 BACKGROUND: Award-winning ad copywriter; writes brochures, newsletters, catalogs and articles. Book author: YA fiction and non-fiction, travel guide book. Executive Director of Travel Writers International Network. SPECIALTY: Antques and collectibles, conservation, history, travel. PUBLICATIONS: Antique Week, Antique Shoppe, Today's Collector, Amoco Traveler, Geico Direct, Relax, Better Homes and Gardens, Grandparents, Boston Globe, Trailer Life and others. BOOKS: Florida Gulf Coast Tavel Smart; Tiger Woods, The Making of a Champion; 10 Women-Political Pioneers. MEMBERSHIPS: FFWA, FOWA, TWIN, Bay Area Professional Writers Guild. ______________________________________________________ Fredrick Rea O'Keefe 13014 N. Dale Mabry Hwy # 363 Tampa, FL 33618-2808 Ph. (813) 926-5446 e-mail: fredrick@OKeefe-and-Associates.com Frederick O'Keefe Web Site Founder: Electrical Power-Quality Technical Forum: Lightning Protection O'Keefe & Associates Website: O'Keefe and Associates.com BACKGROUND: Business/technical & travel writer, journalist, newsletter publisher and editor, commentaries and reviews, music composer. PUBLICATIONS: SEPI News!, PSE Bulletin, various electrical engineering (power quality issues) opinions & reports, business operations & marketing material, PR, ANCHOR Magazine articles and editorials, operations and training manuals, committee reports, founder and co-moderator of: http://groups.yahoo.com/group.LightningProtection PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: National Writers Union (NWU)(Delegate & Trustee), Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), International Labor Communications Association (ILCA), Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE), American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Florida Writers Association, Florida Freelance Writers Association, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)(Senior Member), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Society of Energy Professionals International (SEPI)(Senior Technical Advisor). Rick Rhodes Lot 305, Southernaire MHP 2560 62nd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Phone (727) 459-5992 Fax (727) 527-8287 E-Mails: rkrhodes@hotmail.com sales@heronislandguies.com rickrhodes@kw.com Web: http://www.heronislandguides.com (Author/Publisher) http://www.rickrhodesguide.com (Realtor) BACKGROUND: Accomplished sailor, traveler, researcher, and book author, and can speak Spanish conversationally. Researched and presented reports on international trade, including several pre-NAFTA reports, for the US. International Trade Commission while working in Washington DC (1983-1999). Served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador (1999-2000). Has an in-depth geographical and historical perspective and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, certain parts of Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America. *PUBLICATIONS: Five Regional Boating Guidebooks: Potomac River* (on its second edition), Florida's Gulf Coast, the Midwest, and Honduras. TEACHING/PRESENTATIONS: Senior Instructor at the US Army Engineer School (1978-79); Sailing Instructor at the Annapolis Sailing School (1987-1992); Regular Boat Show Presenter (2001-present). Rick has books with a major national publisher as well as some self-published books. He is familiar with many aspects of book publishing, including book printing. Rick is often complimented on his skills simplifying and presenting sometimes convoluted information using spatial-type layouts (e.g., maps, charts, tables, figures, sketches, and as well as other graphics), and he is his own photographer for his picture-laden boating guidebooks. Rick holds a US Coast Guard Captain's license, and works part-time as a Realtor in Pinellas County. WRITING SPECIALTIES: Regional Interest, Boating, Travel, History, Real Estate, Latin America, Human Interest, Guidebooks, Business, Ecology, Maritime, Outdoors. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Chrissy Jackson & Associates, Inc. P. O. Box 66069 St. Pete Beach, FL 33736-6069 Phone (727) 367-9052 Cell (813) 766-7172 E-mail: chrissyj@earthlink.net Web: chrissy-jackson.com BACKGROUND: More than 25 years of experience in residential property management, employee motivation, software training, due diligence for multi-family investment properties. Provide business consulting for property management, market surveys, business plan writing, software training, employee motivation, systems analysis for residential investment properties, fee management and other services including marketing, training, promotion and consulting for owners of residential investment property. SPECIALTIE: All areas of residential investment property, financial analysis of operations, employee motivation, books, business, financial, newsletters, operating/training manuals, real estate, water/wastewater management issues. PUBLICATIONS: The Journal of Manufactured Housing, The Merchandiser, Live Awhile in My Community, Promoting Your Community, Get Tough, Get Creative, So, you Want to Write a Newsletter, Win-Win with Water Meters, Community Management Forms, Upgrading Your Community, Writing an Effective Lease, Professional Operations Procedures, and Creating an Effective Budget. MEMBERSHIPS: Vice President of Florida Writers Association, Inc., Manufactured Housing Educational Institute, Manufactured Housing Institute, Florida Manufactured Housing Association, Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association, and other state-based trade associations in the manufactured housing industry. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Maureen Cain 2713 Sand Hollow Court Clearwater, FL 33761 Ph. (727) 712-1544 e-mail: gowriter2@aol.com Maureen Cain BACKGROUND: Interior designer, small furniture manufacturer, Financial professional. Wrote several poems. PUBLICATIONS: Several publications in Great Britain, St. Petersburg Times. SPECIAL MENTION: Composed and read a special poem for U.S. Immigration Office ceremony, entitled: On Becoming an American Citizen. (11 00 people in attendance). MEMERSHIPS:BAPWG. _______________________________________________ Bonnie Quick 267 21st Avenue, SE St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Phone (727) 823-3576 E-Mail: BLquick@aol.com Website: Coming soon BACKGROUND: Eight years experience in trade, daily, weekly and monthly publications. Experienced as a journalist, web content writer, ghostwriter/editor, PR and corporate communications. PUBLICATIONS: Over 300 articles published in St. Petersburg Post, Construction Equipment Guide, Southeast Edition, Tampa Bay Business Journal, Senior Connections, Tampa Bay Newspapers (Beacon-Leader-Bee), Goodwrench Racing Magazine, Good Dog Magazine, The Morning Call, many others. Books: Truth Serum, The Four Basic Beliefs, 2002 Dear ____ I Think You’re My Mother— (Currently being considered by publisher) SPECIALTIES: Motorsports, Construction Equipment, Business, Municipal Reporting and General Features from profiles to travel to fillers. Book Coach to people who want to write a book and need help. OTHER MEMERSHIPS: Networking Professionals, Inc, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Florida Council on Aging, Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Freelance Work Exchange, Better Living for Seniors ------------------------------------------------------------------ Fred W. Wright Jr. P.O. Box 86158 St. Petersburg, FL 33738-6158 Phone: 727-595-5004 or 800-8-WRITER - (800-897-4837) Fax: Same as phone-- (Call First) E-Mail: TravelWord@aol.com Website: www.fredwright.net BACKGROUND: Writer and Freelance Journalist, 1975 to present. More than 3,500 articles sold to local regional and national publications. PUBLICATIONS: Newspapers include: The St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Tribune, Miami Herald, Orlando Sentinel, Palm Beach Post. Magazines include: National Geographic Traveler, Ad Age, Variety, Arrival, Florida Medical Business, Next!, Portfolio, Sarasota, Fishing Gazette, Movie-Goer, Tampa Bay Monthly, Queen City Magazine, Omaha!, Writer's Digest, The National Enquirer, Weekly World News, Value Retail News, National Mall Monitor, Best Report, Off-Price News, Weatherwise, Agent & Manager Facilities, Special Events Business News, Emmy, Florida Travel & Life News, Geo (German edition), Online Publications: www.gayot.com, www.office.com, www.lasvegas.com, GoWorldTravel.com** Formerly: Monthly columnist, St. Petersburg Times, 1979 to 1997. Prior: Staff Writer, Columnist, Film and Theater Critic for The St. Petersburg (Fla.) Evening Independent (Average Circulation 45,000), 1964 to 1975. SPECIALTIES: Film, Travel, Business, Profiles, Medical/science writing, Script writing. BOOKS: Author of City Smart: Tampa/St. Petersburg, 1996 The Radiance Technique® on the Job -- Expanded Edition, 1992 Editor of The Florida Almanac: 1994-1995, 1994 Contributor to Insight Guides: Florida, 1990, 1997, 1999 Florida Editor of Insight Guides: Florida, 1990 Revision Editor for The People Machine, 1986 TEACHING: Instructor at St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Fla. The University of South Florida, Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fla. Guest Instructor for Elderhostel Program, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Fla. 1975 to present. Instructor, Poynter Institute for Media Studies (nee Modern Media Institute), St. Petersburg, Fla., 1977 - 1979. High School Newspaper Advisor, Poynter Institute for Media Studies, St. Petersburg, Fla., 1975 to 1998. Instructor in Non-Fiction, Writer's Digest School, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1988 to present. MEMBERSHIPS: Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Mensa, American Contract Bridge League, Poets & Writers Inc., New York City Florida Freelance Writers Association; Member, Board of Advisors. _________________________________________________ Lary Crews (One "R" in Lary is correct.) 6618 5th Ave North Apt 1-B St. Petersburg FL 33710 Ph (727) 452-4536 Email: larywriter@tampabay.rr.com Web Page: http://www.larycrews.org BACKGROUND: A generalist magazine writer and a mystery novel author. SPECIALTIES: Theatre, writing magazines, movie industry and business profiles. PUBLICATIONS: Tampa Bay Magazine, Florida Business: Tampa Bay, Gulfcoast Business, Theatre Grapevine, Sarasotan Quarterly, Writer’s Digest, Byline Magazine. Three novels: Kill Cue, Extreme Close-up, Option To Die. Two non-fiction books: Novel Secrets (1991), The Baby Boom Writer (2007) MEMBERSHIPS: Bay Area Professional Writers Guild, American Management Association. _________________________________________________ M.E. "Buddy" Baker Phone/Fax: (727) 547-0113, (727) 385-9623 (cell) Mail: 5610 56th Terrace North St. Petersburg FL 33709-2020 E-Mail: i_level_news@yahoo.com Photographic portfolio available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/i_level_news/ BACKGROUND: Working journalist since 1973, in newspapers, magazines, and radio. Experience in writing, editing, page layout, book formatting and publishing. SPECIALTIES: Historical research. Ghost writing and memoirs. Investigative reporting. Brochures and newsletters. PUBLICATIONS: University of Tampa Journal, producing 16-page special sections for three issues to mark 75th anniversary of the institution; University of South Florida alumni magazine; regional and local publications including Creative Loafing alternative lifestyle newsweekly; St. Petersburg Times; Weekly Challenger. BOOKS: Formatted and assisted in editing Smarten Up! Say It Right (ISBN 0-9707490-0-7), an insider's view of professional wrestling by former "Killer Bee" B. Brian Blair. MEMBERSHIPS: Society of Professional Journalists, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Sierra Club ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Natalie Nichols Gillespie 9490 Whisper Ridge Trail Weeki Wachee, FL 34613 Phone: (352-597-8036 Fax: N/A E-Mail: natalieg@tampabay.rr.com Web Site: www.natalienicholsgillespie.com ; www.stepfamilysurvivalguide.com BACKGROUND: Natalie Nichols Gillespie is the author of The Stepfamily Survival Guide (Fleming Revell, Sept., 2004) and a mom, stepmom and homeschool parent of six kids who range in age from 7 to 22, with a seventh child expected by adoption from China in Feb., 2006. Natalie's articles have appeared in more than 20 publications in the last 15 years, including The St. Petersburg Times, Entertaining Kids, Christian Parenting Today, HomeLife, MTL, Charisma, Radio and Records, Outreach and CCM Magazine. She specializes in travel, music, and a wealth of family, marital, and parenting issues—from education options to stepfamily issues. She also previews and reviews products for several trade and consumer publications and is a member of a seven-generation native Pinellas County, Florida, family. SPECIALTY: Travel, music, faith-based articles, marriage and family articles, adoption, stepfamily and education, money saving topics, and Central Florida pioneers and history. PUBLICATIONS: The St. Petersburg Times, Entertaining Kids, Christian Parenting Today, HomeLife, MTL, Charisma, Radio and Records, Outreach and CCM Magazine, plus others. Author of The Stepfamily Survival Guide, 101 Ways to Find God’s Purpose for Your Life, Five-Star Living on a Two-Star Budget (Jan., 2006), “Instant Messages from God” for teens and kids (March, 2006), and The Christian Adoption Guide (July, 2006). OTHER MEMBERSHIPS: SPJ, The Authors Guild, NARAS, GMA, Bay Area Professional Writers Guild. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Richard Stewart (Stewart & Associates Communication Arts) 120 S. Lauber Way, Tampa FL 33609 E-Mail: rstewart@writerstew.com Website: www.writerstew.com BACKGROUND: Track record of bringing consumer flair to technical and business accounts. 35+ years heavy print experience. Journalism background. Fortune 500 clients. Extensive experience providing support to advertising and PR agency clients, freelance writing for trade magazines and corporate communications. SPECIALTIES: Business-to-business writing, technical papers, ghost writing, sales and marketing materials, sales training materials, scripted presentations, speeches, employee and customer communications, advertising and media relations, trade magazine articles on plastics/composites and transportation industries. Can provide photography. PUBLICATIONS: Plastics Engineering, Modern Plastics, High Performance Composites, Composites Technology, Composites International, Product Design & Development, Power Transmission Design, Plant Engineering, Medical Plastics & Biomaterials, Ford DealerWorld, Ford Salesforce, Ford Heavy Truck Salespro, BMW Nucleus, Delphi Chassis Systems Thinking Ahead, Mercedes-Benz Previews, Automotive Interiours International, Roger Williams University & Providence College publications, IBS Business Advantage, Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry magazine, Best's Review, Truckers News, Trucking Co., Truck Parts & Service, America's Driving Force, Big Rig Owner, AMBEST Drive, American Ink Maker. BOOKS: Ford Heavy Duty Trucks: The Next Generation, 1995; The Prince's Islands, Istanbul. A Visitors Guide, 1975 MEMBERSHIP/S: Bay Area Professional Writers Guild ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Hardison 50 N.W. 10th Ave. Chiefland, FL 32626 Ph. (352) 493-9950 e-mail: hardison@bellsouth.net BACKGROUND: Florida Press Association awards in categories of investigative reporting, environmental reporting, community service, front-page layout, best of full color, and other awards from other prestigious organizations. I am working as a reporter (and photographer). Beyond being a reporter, I have been a business writer, copy editor, bureau chief, managing editor, editor, and executive editor. PUBLICATIONS: Newspapers owned by Landmark Newspapers, Live Oak Publishing Co.; the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group; the Breeze Corp; Treasure Coast Publishing; Independent Newspapers Inc.; Tampa Bay Newspapers, and others. MEMBERSHIPS: Pegasus Writers Stable. --------------------------------------------------------------------- G. Dorothy Sabatini 1701 Pinehurst Rd., #3A Dunedin, FL 34698 Phone: (727) 738-0930 E-Mail: dorothynj@aol.com Website: http://www.asburypark.net/news/choice/index.html BACKGROUND: Over 10 years wrote a weekly column about Asbury Park, NJ. Wrote upbeat profiles, places, and events of the area. Published in national and regional magazines. Self-published an anthology of my 10 years of columns. Two years college in R.N. program. SPECIALTIES: Newspaper articles; profiles, event highlights, and business news. Photography. PUBLICATIONS: (Newspapers) Ocean Grove Times; Ocean View; Shore View; Coaster. (Magazine/s) Overdrive Magazine. MEMBERSHIP/S: NWU =============================================== Cheryl Wright P O Box 913 Springvale South 3172 Australia Ph (613) 9547-9992 email: write_cheryl@optusnet.com.au Website: http://www.cheryl-wright.com Or: http://www.savingemma.com BACKGROUND: Owner Writer2Writer.com and Writer to Writer monthly ezine for writers, Creative Writing Teacher, Award Winning Writer, Freelance Journalist, Ghost Writer, Newsletter Writer/Editor, Brochure Creation, Website Content, Report Writing, Editing/Proofreading/Copywriting, Advertising Copy. SPECIALTY: Travel Articles, Articles about the Craft of Writing, Editing, Newsletters (corporate and community), Marketing, Street-smart in the publishing world. PUBLICATIONS: Australian Target Magazine, Freelance Daily, Beginnings, Judas, Romancing the Word, Romancing Australia, Outlook, Poets Journey, Without a Clue, Women on Writing, Fiction Factor, WriteSuccess, Freelancing4Newspapers, Freelance Daily, Writing Australia, Writer’s Weekly, The Writer’s Room Magazine, Work from Home, Bad Girl’s Press, Beginnings, The Grapevine, and Arabella Romances. (This list is by no means complete.) BOOKS: Think Outside the Square: Writing Publishable (Short) Stories, I Wanna Win! – Tips for Becoming an Award Winning Writer, Outside the Square Fiction Workshop, A Very Aussie Christmas, Saving Emma. The Write Resources – to be released 2007. Contributor to various anthologies and how-to books. MEMBERSHIPS: Melbourne Romance Writers Guild, Romance Writers of Australia. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brittany Jade Blackwell P.O. 267 Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan S9X 1Y2 Canada Phone (306) 236-4047 E-Mail: northernreporter@sasktel.net BACKGROUND: Numerous non-fiction articles for community weekly publications, regional magazines, and a large daily for several years.