Margaret Agnew

Birmingham, AL USA
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30 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I'm your go-to-expert on the world of food, Southern lifestyles, traveling, decorating, and home repair! You will be getting an experienced author, food writer, recipe developer, food stylist, and humor writer, plus I usually complete assignments ahead of deadline! Let me write copy and blurbs, sell a new product, or research and put together an entire book. You dream it, and I'll make it happen promptly and efficiently!

Expertise

Book Author 30 YearsWriter 30 YearsOther, Specify 30 Years

Specialty

Food 30 YearsLifestyle 30 YearsOther, Specify 11 Years

Industries

Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 30 YearsBook Publishing Consumer 30 YearsMarketing (firm) - Small to mid-sized corp. cl 11 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Parragon Inc. (1-2)
  • Oxmoor House Publishing (3-5)
  • TransAir Airlines (1-2)
  • Victoria Magazine (1-2)
  • Better Homes & Gardens Books (1-2)
  • Viking Studio Books (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Hodges & Assoc. Public Relations (1-2)
  • Meredith Corporation (1-2)
  • DGI Investments (1-2)

Awards

Centennial Laureate Award from College of Human Sciences at Florida State University

Other Work History

Senior Food Editor Oxmoor House Publishing Associate Food Editor Southern Living Magazine Marketing Specialist Florida Dept. of Agriculture

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Windows

Equipment

Food Styling & Food Photography Digital Camera for Scenic Location Photography

References

References available upon request

General

The Southern Cook
(Parragon Love Food Series 8/1/2013)
Authored book is a comprehensive review of great Southern food that is too wonderful to forget! This collection of inspiring and authentic recipes allows you to bring Southern flavors into your own home and to pass them from one generation to the next.
Dirty Secrets
(GO Magazine /TransAir's Inflight Magazine 2/1/2009)
For the Mushroom and the Hunter: Article requested byTransAir inflight magazine. Lead: A MUSHROOM HUNT CAN YIELD TASTY RESULTS AS LONG AS YOU'RE NOT AFRAID TO DO A LITTLE DIGGING
Secrets from the Southern Living Test Kitchens
(8/17/2026)
A complete food dictionary from A to Z. Wrote all copy and tips for book.
Husband Hunting Handbook
(Crane Hill 8/17/2026)
Co-authored humor book directed to single women looking for a husband. Contains advice and recipes to land the perfect man.
The Southern Living Microwave Cookbook
(Oxmoor House 8/17/2026)
Authored cookbook contains simple approach to cooking in the microwave oven. Over 150 color photos and 400 recipes.
SOUTHERN TRADITIONS
(Viking Penguin 8/17/2026)
Authored book reflects Southern cooking and Southern lifestyle. More than 200 tested recipes organized by season. Each season features menus. Book is filled with beautiful 4-color photos, some taken by M. Agnew.
writing sample
(Better Homes & Gardens 8/17/2026)
FRESH AND SIMPLE 5 O'CLOCK GRILL. Wrote blurbs and tips.
Entertaining With Southern Living
(Oxmoor House 8/17/2026)
Authored book offers advice on how to entertain from selecting recipes, planning menus, decorating, and presentation. Contains 27 complete menus with color photos and wine selections.
writing sample
(Oxmoor House 8/17/2026)
CHRISTMAS WITH SOUTHERN LIVING. Wrote copy and developed recipes and preparation game plan.