Come on in to my writing home!
Come on in to my writing home!
Welcome!
Thanks for coming! You're in the virtual home for my writing self, which means I get to set the scene, ignoring the chaos of real life. Imagine either my Italian grandma's sauce and meatballs simmering in a crock pot redolent of garlic, or my New Orleans grandma's gumbo bubbling on the stove and studded with rich andouille and crab. Billie Holliday wails from the speakers, and a couple of dogs with a better back story than I have, lie snoozing. Add in a fierce band of smart, sassy and opinionated but kind people who have already started drinking and talking. Now, what's your pleasure? Coffee? Wine? A martini? Get ready to add to the conversation, grab a cup, and come on in.
Latest Freelance Writing
Latest Freelance Writing
As you stand in line, you may wonder why all restaurants don't take reservations. Turns out, they have their reasons. Photo by Ferris Kaplan. My latest for Charleston City Paper.
Latest Freelance Writing
Latest Freelance Writing
Three women somms who are lighting up the Charleston scene. My latest for Somm Journal. Photo credit Lizzy Rollins.
Of Note: Freelancing
I wanted a stronger foundation when I write about wine people, so I took the (grueling) certification class for WSET - passed with merit!
Of Note: Freelancing
My story on local beekeepers won a second place in the prestigious South Carolina Writers Association stories of the year!!
Of Note: Freelancing
Hidden F&B Podcast
After 124 episodes, Hidden F&B podcast has ended. You can still hear all the episodes, but there will be no new episodes.
Of Note: Freelancing
Of Note: Freelancing
Hidden F&B - Interview with the Podcaster
Hidden F&B - Interview with the Podcaster
Charleston Grit editor turns the tables and interviews the podcast host!
NOTE: YOU CAN STILL HELP FOOD & BEV FOLK AFFECTED BY THE SHUTDOWN! CHECK OUT ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN HELP EMPLOYEES FROM THESE SPECIAL EDITION PODCASTS:
Help Indigo Road employees (Steve Palmer guest)
Help employees of FIG and the Ordinary (Mike Lata guest)
Help employees of Cru, Cru Catering and Purlieu (John Zucker guest)
Help Pay it Forward Charleston (Michael Shemtov guest)
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How's That Book Coming?
It's the question every writer dreads. But you might as well follow along on my publishing journey!