Film and TV writing:Currently marketing four properties:--Two Christmas screenplays, both of which are listed on Intkip (https://www.inktip.com/).--Two TV/internet streaming pitches:BLANK SLATE a sci-fi thriller about inter-dimensional travel and high espionage and intrigue.THE INCOMPETENT WITCH, a female-driven supernatural comedy that would make a great animated or live-action series.Also:• Four feature screenplays optioned to independent producers (three comedies, one sci-fi thriller). • Sci-fi/action, sci-fi thriller and comedy features advanced in contests and won awards.• Animated supernatural TV pilot with female lead advanced in contests.• Two optioned features have female leads (with writing partner Mary Jo Weber).• Hired to write full-length horror script.• Presenter on writing craft at screenwriting seminars.• Past president of national screenwriter’s group.Other writing experience:• Novels and novellas have appeared on Amazon Top 100 lists.• “Man Writing a Romance” blog had international following.• Award-winning reporter for major urban newspaper.• Owner of company specializing in journalism and business writing.• Public relations.• TV commercials and industrial videos.• Taught writing at Marquette University.

--Staff reporter at small and medium-size newspapers 1979-87. Milwaukee Journal 1991-95.--Covered a wide range of topics, from local education, crime and politics.--Reviewed restaurants and covered entertainment events.--Won writing awards.

--Feature articles for local and national newspapers and magazines.--Corporate newsletters.--Ads and public relations, including online and print material and radio and TV ads.--Main writer for local auto dealers association since 1996.

Taught news writing in the College of Communications.