Imagination, creativity and attention to detail are my tools, quality and integrity are my guides, satisfaction of a finished product is my goal.
A native Californian, I have a feel for the pulse of this great state. That being said, I am also fascinated with the social-cultural nuances of other places. I enjoy learning about how other people live their lives, how they see the world and what brings them joy.
I am the mother of four adult children, three daughters and a son. My son is the youngest, diagnosed at two years old with severe Autism, he has had an amazing impact on our family. I have three grandchildren who are a new delight in my life.
I spent over thirty years teaching gymnastics, dance and fitness to children and teens, half of those years owning a training facility. During that time I gained experience in everything from Kinesiology and Sports Pedagogy to business management, marketing and advertising. I was even exposed to a bit of planning and design when laying out our 10,000 square foot facility to accommodate all of the equipment and observation area for the gym.
Beyond the recreation field, I have worked in office administration, vocational training and supported employment, end user documentation, mental health stigma reduction, public speaking and presentation, website design, art and theater, music and songwriting, sensory integration for children with Autism, newspaper advertising, and blog writing. I have written two books that are available through Amazon. My family is musically inclined, I play acoustic guitar and electric bass, my husband is a professional drummer and my youngest daughter is a singer songwriter with published original EPs in the market.
Thank you for considering my service.
Work Terms
My availability is flexible, I am able to work on projects 10 to 15 hours per week. Email is best, however scheduled phone calls are also acceptable. Once an initial contact is made via email I will provide a phone number.
Though it is difficult to predict the exact amount of time for individual projects, the typical allowance is as follows:
Writing:
Up to 200 words - 4 hours for all drafts
200 to 500 words - 8 hours for all drafts
500 to 1,000 words - 10 to 15 hours for all drafts
Projects of more than 1,000 words will be discussed and negotiated.
Artwork:
Typically $25 per basic sketch illustration, $50 for digital coloring and line work, commissioned acrylic paintings $5 per linear inch.
Billing hours will include all drafts of project which are: 1. first rough draft 2. first edit 3. second edit 4. final draft. If first draft is acceptable, that will be the only fee charged. Payment is expected immediately after final project is accepted and invoice submitted.