I'm the the author of the novels "Booted" and "Burned" and the co-author of "Blueprint," the memoir of Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff. Other novels are in the works.For the past 20+ years I have worked to create and implement persuasive communications strategies for colleges, schools, and other nonprofit organizations. This work has included strategic communications planning, branding and identity development, fund raising, and admissions, and I have written for print, video, the web, and other media.I am a freelance reporter for Baltimore Fishbowl.I have taught courses for college undergraduates and for continuing studies students at Goucher College and at the Community College of Baltimore County.