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I love to immerse myself in a subject and find the offbeat perspective. I've profiled a reclusive burlesque dancer from the 1960s. I've stalked the mayor of Dallas for a local magazine (disclaimer: no mayors were harmed). I've written about renaissance faires and nonprofit law firms, abandoned malls and the zombie apocalypse. Before working as a full-time freelance writer, I wrote comic books and graphic novels in a variety of genres. For twelve years, I taught English and Creative Writing, and I served as a writing coach for interscholastic competitions. I once wrestled a mountain lion. I've had experience working with artists, working with teams, and working alone. Ultimately, I love a good story wherever it might be. |
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| Work Samples |
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(D Magazine, 6/20/2012)
These two may have the Hollywood look and attitude, but not everything ran smoothly at first. With Bad Kids Go to Hell, we
may have a first--a movie idea that turned into an independent comic book that turned back into a movie.
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(D Magazine, 4/18/2012)
CitySquare does every thing it can to help the poor of Dallas. When the organization created the LAW Center, CitySquare found where it could make its greatest impact.
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(D Magazine, 3/21/2012)
Scarborough's staff doesn't actually think they're from 1533 England. As part of D Magazine's "letter from" series, I explore Renaissance guerilla theater in Waxahacie, Texas.
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(D Magazine, 12/21/2011)
Dallas was the largest U.S. city without a microbrewery. Now Dallas has three, with each planning to produce 1,500 barrels in its first year. Hope you're thirsty.
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(D Magazine, 11/23/2011)
The Downtown Arlington Management Corporation has one simple task: Make Arlington cool. As part of D Magazine's "letter from" series, I evaluate the city that never wanted to be a city.
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(Smart Pop Books, 11/1/2011)
When viewed as an immigrant story, a story about people adapting to the new world, our protagonist in The Walking Dead is not the person you think it is.
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(D Magazine, 10/1/2011)
A dying mall is not just an artifact of a struggling economy; it is a reminder of your own mortality. As part of D Magazine's "letter from" series, I reflect on the last gasp of Six Flags Mall.
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(D Magazine, 3/1/2011)
The city has seen a resurgence in the playful art of striptease. Meet one of the pioneers.
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(Smart Pop Books, 3/1/2007)
Spider-man plans to keep his secret identity from his own wife? Now this is a superhero who’s serious about maintaining a secret identity.
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(Smart Pop Books, 5/1/2006)
Forget a deeper postmodern critique of the superhero as a reconstruction of masculine language systems. I want to know how Superman doesn't kill people when he hits them.
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| Work Info |
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Expertise |
| Copywriter |
1 Year |
| Reporter |
5 Years |
| Writer |
8 Years |
Specialty |
| Humor |
5 Years |
| Books & Literature |
12 Years |
| Education |
12 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
8 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
A.H. Belo (11+), D Magazine (6-10), Image Comics (1-2), Oni Press (1-2), Smart Pop Books (1-2), Viper Entertainment (1-2) |
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Design-PT Inc. (1-2), La Reunion TX (1-2) |
Other Work History
High School English/Creative Writing teacher (12 years), writing coach for UIL competitions (3 years), program director for nonprofit college ministry (4 years) |
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, OS 10.6+, HTML, Wordpress 3+ |
Technical Skills
Basic image file and website editing |
Equipment
iMac Intel-based, Macbook Air, Kodak Play Touch (hi-res portable video camera), Sony digital audio recorder and Memorex tape audio recorder |
References
Krista Nightengale with D Magazine, Leah Wilson with Smart Pop Books, Catherine Cuellar with La Reunion TX, Jessie Garza with Viper Entertainment, and Annette Jones with Martin High School (for teaching reference) |
Awards
2010 Eisner Award for Best Anthology: Contributor to PopGun Volume 3, Dallas Observer Best Of 2006: Best Local Comic Book Writer, American Library Association: YALSA 2007 Great Graphic Novels for Teens, The Oklahoman: Best graphic novels of 2006 and Best graphic novels of 2007 |
Other
selected to write curriculum for American Literature course (English III) with the Arlington Independent School District, honors program at Texas A&M Universe-Commerce (graduated with "highest honors" distinction), Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
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Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
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