An author, writing mentor, and conference speaker, I am an award-winning, internationally published freelance communicator. I write for Christian and general (secular) markets. My first book, "A Student's Guide to Toni Morrison," released January 2006 by Enslow Publishers. My second book, "I Want To Teach My Teen About Money Management," released in October 2006. As a freelancer, I have published more than 350 pieces, including features, columns, profiles, essays, devotionals, book reviews, Bible study guides, and fillers for regional, national and international markets. I especially enjoy writing about business, church life (leaders, programming, leadership development, administration, finances, discipleship issues, etc.), youth, personal finances, parenting, spirituality, women, African-American life/culture, and freelance writing. THE NEED: Most publishers and content managers can benefit from the use of freelance writers as an enhancement to the crop of full-time staffers they employ. This is especially true when the need arises for a writer to cover assignments in geographical areas outside of a publisher’s home base. It is also true for projects, including books, that swamped staffers cannot fit into their busy schedules. THE PROVISION: As a professional writer, I can help you meet these needs. My specialty/niche topics include Christianity (church life, administration, church/leader profiles, etc.), money matters (personal, family, church), youth, parenting, and African American culture. I am available for routine—and select rush—assignments. And, I may be available to provide coverage for your corporate, industry, denominational or out-of-state conferences (especially those held in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area). THE PAY-OFF: Your benefits include: (1) drastically reduced expenses (my fees are based on your already established fee structures); (2) quick and easy access to exciting feature, filler, news and how-to articles, and other copy; 3) materials that are well-written and polished; and, (4) ongoing access to one of the Northeast’s most creative, professional communicators. My success in the Christian and general markets prove that I can effectively handle a cross-section of assignments. Over the years, I have been lauded for my style, creativity, and ability to juggle multiple assignments with ease. I am skilled in in-person, telephone and email interviews. THE REALITY: It all sounds good, but you probably need samples of my work before hiring me as a regular contributing writer, columnist or a pinch-hitter. If so, please contact me, and I will forward samples via regular mail, e-mail or facsimile (whichever is best for you). Or, if you have a few moments, read some of my work by clicking on the following links.