Gena Hymowech

Brooklyn, NY USA
Website: http://www.geocities.com/genahy/bio.html
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Professional Experience

Published in over 20 publications, including Parenting Magazine, The New York Post, and Time Out New York Kids. Parenting is my specialty, but I've also covered relationships, health, entertainment and scholarships. I write to your specifications, and am respectful of your deadlines. I see writing as an adventure, so I am willing to write about (almost) anything. I also do press releases, brochures, any kind of copy you could possibly need. Whatever your goals are, contact me and let's make them happen!

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Local newspapers (NY Resident, Brooklyn Papers) (3-5), Time Out NY Kids (1-2), New York Post (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Linx Book Publishing (1-2), Exceptional Means Concierge Service (1-2), Karen Hasher, quilter (1-2)

Other Work History

Full list of places I have been published in: The New York Post, Parenting Magazine, Complete Woman, France Today, DrPepper.com, Spring Creek Sun, The Brooklyn Papers, Romantic Times, Careers and Colleges, Baby, Big Apple Parent, TheShoestring.com, BriefMe.com, Metro Sports, The Resident Newspaper, Time Out New York Kids, BlackTable.com, AfterEllen.com, Preconception.com, Mamm.com and Time Out New York's Student Guide.

Computer Skills

Word, Excel

Equipment

Dell Laptop Inspiron 5100, SONY microcassette tape recorder, camera

References

by request

Awards

Sam Casten Journalism Award, Brooklyn College

Showcase

Arts/Culture/Entertainment Articles

No Money? No Problem
(The New York Post 1/12/2025)
The city's best free deals
Interview with Jennie Livingston
(AfterEllen.com 1/12/2025)
Interview with the director of the groundbreaking film, Paris Is Burning
Interview with Debra Ollivier
(France Today 1/12/2025)
My interview with the author of Entre Nous: A Woman's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl.
Various Author Interviews
(Romantic Times 1/12/2025)
I have PDF files. Contact me.
Spiritual Visions
(Brooklyn Papers 1/12/2025)
Scroll down to where it says "art." This story is about an art exhibit that was being organized to raise money to restore a 102-year-old synagogue.
Review of Making Grace
(AfterEllen.com 1/12/2025)
Movie review of Making Grace, a documentary about two lesbian mothers
Rebels With A Cause
(The New York Resident 1/12/2025)
Interview with the organizers of a celebrity autobiography reading series. Still going on, by the way. I thought of the title.

Parenting Articles

Ways to Get the Most Out of Holiday Events
(Parenting 1/12/2025)
You want to take your kid to a cultural performance for the holidays, but you worry he'll be kicking the chair in front of him for two hours. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen.
Ball Club
(Time Out New York Kids 1/12/2025)
Kids like ballroom dancing. Who knew?
Fertility Boosters: 6 Things You Might Have Overlooked
(Preconception.com 1/12/2025)
Egg whites can help you get pregnant. No, really.

Relationship Articles

Are You Sabotaging Your Search for a Soul Mate?
(Complete Woman 1/12/2025)
Use a dating coach. Date a man more than once. Try the personals. New ways to meet men. Available as a PDF file. Contact me.
How to Flirt When You'd Rather Flee
(Complete Woman 1/12/2025)
Unconventional ways to flirt for the shy. Available as a PDF file. Contact me.
Secrets from Women Who Get All The Men
(Complete Woman 1/12/2025)
Cover story. Available as a PDF file. Contact me.

Humor

Cool Down
(Metro Sports 1/12/2025)
A humorous essay about my affair with the gym. (It was short-lived.) I have the PDF file. Contact me.
Yahoo's Launchcast Radio
(The Black Table 1/12/2025)
Scroll down to where it says "Yahoo's Launchcast Radio." This is a short humor piece about the love of my life, online radio.
People Who Keep Their Legs Open Too Wide On The Bus or Subway
(The Black Table 1/12/2025)
Scroll down to where it says "People Who Keep Their Legs Open Too Wide On The Bus or Subway." A humor piece about people who take up more than one seat on public transportation. You know who you are.

More Parenting Articles

Concerned about Colic?
(Baby Magazine 1/12/2025)
Try battery-operated swing chairs.
Two girls, two schools=many lessons learned
(Big Apple Parent 1/12/2025)
This was one of the most rewarding articles I've ever worked on. It's about a program to include two blind girls among mainstream students.
Frugal Furniture for Kids
(TheShoestring.com 1/12/2025)
Where to get the best deals on kids' furniture
Best Buys: Diaper Bags
(Baby Magazine 1/12/2025)
A round-up of the coolest diaper bags around. This was an article for the now (sadly) defunct Baby Magazine.

Press Release

Press Release
(Linx 1/12/2025)
One of my press releases for Linx, as seen on Marketwire.com.