Selected publications
Tallinn, Estonia. Also pretty and worth visiting.
Withings/Nokia Digital Health
(my author page)
Health Insights Hub (ongoing SEO project)
"Anatomical Heart and Lung Emojis: Meet the Dr. Behind Them," February 7, 2020
"How to Stay Awake," January 30, 2020
"See What the Press is Saying About ScanWatch," January 8, 2020
"You Can Earn $3300 to Catch the Flu," Nov. 5, 2019
"5 Dangerous Flu Shot Myths," Nov. 5, 2019
"U.S. Senator Puts 'Poverty Diseases' in the Spotlight," Oct. 28, 2019
"Our Guide to Spooktacular Health," Oct. 25, 2019
"Get to Know Steel HR Sport," Oct. 18, 2019
"Move ECG Is Now Available in Europe," Sept. 6, 2019
"How to Get #BackToHealth," August 23, 2019
"Healthy & Delicious Wild Blueberry Recipes," July 31, 2019
"Do Wild Blueberries Live Up to the Health Hype?", July 31, 2019
"Catching Up with Designer Maher Sinjary," July 30, 2019
"Exercise Like a Kid: Why the Fun Stuff Is Really Good for You," June 13, 2019
"Press for Steel HR Sapphire Signature," May 20. 2019
"Trek Her Out: Get to Know Long-Distance Hiker Jenni Thompson," May 13, 2019
"Why Is Sapphire Glass So Special on a Smartwatch?", May 10, 2019
"Study: Health Insurance Should Cover Healthy Food," March 25, 2019
"Streamlining Life and Tech with Harper Reed," February 11, 2019
"The Totally Cool History of the Stethoscope," February 8, 2019
"Counting Steps and Rocking Out at Iceland Airwaves," December 3, 2019
"Axe-Throwing Is Awesome, But Is It Axually Fitness?", October 30, 2018
"Steps, Axe-Throwing, and Fried Cheese: Tracking the Big E State Fair," September 27, 2018
"Honey Health Benefits: Manuka, Raw and How to Find It," September 24, 2018
"Wonder Woman and the History of the Blood-Pressure Monitor," September 12, 2018
"How to Stay on a Diet When Traveling," June 13, 2018
"Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Detox?" April 23, 2018
Vogue Patterns Magazine (print only)
"See the Light: Find the Right Lighting (and Other Gadgets) to Help You Sew," accepted but magazine folded before publication; copy available upon request
"Artistry and Process: A Visit to Maison Anna Heylen," August 2018
Editorial Office News
"Taming the Feedback Beast: Five Strategies for Freelance and Technical Editors," August 2017
Seamwork Magazine
"The Seamworker's Guide to Amsterdam," September 1, 2016
"The Seamworker's Guide to Antwerp," July 1, 2016
"The Seamworker's Guide to Boston," June 1, 2015
"An Introduction to Natural Dyeing," May 1, 2015
Rue Morgue Magazine
"Pictorial Recap: Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, 2016," November 3, 2016
"Pictorial Recap: Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts," November 6, 2015
Harvard University Alumni Affairs and Development, Cambridge, MA
Gift Strategies (University Planned Giving Newsletter)
“Dean’s Gifts a ‘Win-Win’ for Students, Family,” October 2014 (feature story; interviewed dean, wrote story, and routed copy for approval)
“Building a Future at Harvard,” May 2014 (feature story; interviewed donors, wrote story, coordinated image, and routed copy for approval)
“Gifts of Real Estate and Other Assets Offer Advantages,” May 2014 (staff profile; interviewed staff member, wrote story, coordinated image, and routed copy for approval)
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Website
“Haiti Photos by Paul Firth,” August 2010 (photo gallery; worked with physician and Marketing Department to collect, optimize, and post photos via content management system)
Physician Profiles (interviewed physician, wrote story, and routed final text for approvals)
“Featured Doctor: Ronald Minter,” August 2010
“Featured Doctor: Scott Streckenbach,” February 2010
“Featured Doctor: Aalok Agarwala,” November 2009
“Featured Doctor: Padma Gulur,” July 2009
“Featured Doctor: Zhongcong Xie,” May 2009
“Featured Doctor: Jean Kwo,” February 2009
“Featured Doctor: Clifford Woolf,” December 2008
“Featured Doctor: Meredith Albrecht,” November 2008
“Featured Doctor: Lucy Everett,” September 2008
Court TV Networks, New York, NY (no longer available online)
Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors blog: Daily entries, Story of the Week, weekly recaps, and end-of-year features
“Store mourns muffin gone missing,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, July 27, 2007
(full text available upon request)
“Burglary suspect slips up,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Jan. 12, 2007
(full text available upon request)
“Turkey day turns to gravy brawl,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Nov. 29, 2007
“Woman’s Cinderella story ends in court,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Dec. 8, 2006
“Thieves abandon shattered dreams, TV,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Nov. 22, 2006
“Drunk and driving and drunk again,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Nov. 17, 2006
“’Inebriated’ man tries to fuel up at nuclear power plant,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Nov. 3, 2006
“’Spa bandit’ gets his Brazilian, then runs for the hills,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Oct. 24, 2006
News stories, trial summaries and other publications:
“Mich. v. Soares: Driver charged in deadly crash,” March 8, 2007
“Woman who accidentally shot her sister to death avoids prison, faces deportation,” Feb. 8, 2007
“Psychics, spies, bunnies and lies: The quotable Susan Polk,” June 15, 2006
“Back-to-school special: Vomit, drugs and peeping Tom,” Sept. 2, 2005
Photo galleries:
“The Life of Anna Nicole Smith,” Anna Nicole Smith photo gallery (recast, wrote captions, and coordinated photos)
“Adventures in Cheerleading,” cheerleading crime photo gallery (wrote, edited captions, and coordinated photos)
“Wedding Thrashers,” wedding crime photo gallery (wrote, edited captions, and coordinated photos)
“Secrets and Fries,” restaurant crime photo gallery (pitched, wrote, coordinated photos, updated)
(my author page)
Health Insights Hub (ongoing SEO project)
"Anatomical Heart and Lung Emojis: Meet the Dr. Behind Them," February 7, 2020
"How to Stay Awake," January 30, 2020
"See What the Press is Saying About ScanWatch," January 8, 2020
"You Can Earn $3300 to Catch the Flu," Nov. 5, 2019
"5 Dangerous Flu Shot Myths," Nov. 5, 2019
"U.S. Senator Puts 'Poverty Diseases' in the Spotlight," Oct. 28, 2019
"Our Guide to Spooktacular Health," Oct. 25, 2019
"Get to Know Steel HR Sport," Oct. 18, 2019
"Move ECG Is Now Available in Europe," Sept. 6, 2019
"How to Get #BackToHealth," August 23, 2019
"Healthy & Delicious Wild Blueberry Recipes," July 31, 2019
"Do Wild Blueberries Live Up to the Health Hype?", July 31, 2019
"Catching Up with Designer Maher Sinjary," July 30, 2019
"Exercise Like a Kid: Why the Fun Stuff Is Really Good for You," June 13, 2019
"Press for Steel HR Sapphire Signature," May 20. 2019
"Trek Her Out: Get to Know Long-Distance Hiker Jenni Thompson," May 13, 2019
"Why Is Sapphire Glass So Special on a Smartwatch?", May 10, 2019
"Study: Health Insurance Should Cover Healthy Food," March 25, 2019
"Streamlining Life and Tech with Harper Reed," February 11, 2019
"The Totally Cool History of the Stethoscope," February 8, 2019
"Counting Steps and Rocking Out at Iceland Airwaves," December 3, 2019
"Axe-Throwing Is Awesome, But Is It Axually Fitness?", October 30, 2018
"Steps, Axe-Throwing, and Fried Cheese: Tracking the Big E State Fair," September 27, 2018
"Honey Health Benefits: Manuka, Raw and How to Find It," September 24, 2018
"Wonder Woman and the History of the Blood-Pressure Monitor," September 12, 2018
"How to Stay on a Diet When Traveling," June 13, 2018
"Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Detox?" April 23, 2018
Vogue Patterns Magazine (print only)
"See the Light: Find the Right Lighting (and Other Gadgets) to Help You Sew," accepted but magazine folded before publication; copy available upon request
"Artistry and Process: A Visit to Maison Anna Heylen," August 2018
Editorial Office News
"Taming the Feedback Beast: Five Strategies for Freelance and Technical Editors," August 2017
Seamwork Magazine
"The Seamworker's Guide to Amsterdam," September 1, 2016
"The Seamworker's Guide to Antwerp," July 1, 2016
"The Seamworker's Guide to Boston," June 1, 2015
"An Introduction to Natural Dyeing," May 1, 2015
Rue Morgue Magazine
"Pictorial Recap: Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, 2016," November 3, 2016
"Pictorial Recap: Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts," November 6, 2015
Harvard University Alumni Affairs and Development, Cambridge, MA
Gift Strategies (University Planned Giving Newsletter)
“Dean’s Gifts a ‘Win-Win’ for Students, Family,” October 2014 (feature story; interviewed dean, wrote story, and routed copy for approval)
“Building a Future at Harvard,” May 2014 (feature story; interviewed donors, wrote story, coordinated image, and routed copy for approval)
“Gifts of Real Estate and Other Assets Offer Advantages,” May 2014 (staff profile; interviewed staff member, wrote story, coordinated image, and routed copy for approval)
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Website
“Haiti Photos by Paul Firth,” August 2010 (photo gallery; worked with physician and Marketing Department to collect, optimize, and post photos via content management system)
Physician Profiles (interviewed physician, wrote story, and routed final text for approvals)
“Featured Doctor: Ronald Minter,” August 2010
“Featured Doctor: Scott Streckenbach,” February 2010
“Featured Doctor: Aalok Agarwala,” November 2009
“Featured Doctor: Padma Gulur,” July 2009
“Featured Doctor: Zhongcong Xie,” May 2009
“Featured Doctor: Jean Kwo,” February 2009
“Featured Doctor: Clifford Woolf,” December 2008
“Featured Doctor: Meredith Albrecht,” November 2008
“Featured Doctor: Lucy Everett,” September 2008
Court TV Networks, New York, NY (no longer available online)
Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors blog: Daily entries, Story of the Week, weekly recaps, and end-of-year features
“Store mourns muffin gone missing,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, July 27, 2007
(full text available upon request)
“Burglary suspect slips up,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Jan. 12, 2007
(full text available upon request)
“Turkey day turns to gravy brawl,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Nov. 29, 2007
“Woman’s Cinderella story ends in court,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Dec. 8, 2006
“Thieves abandon shattered dreams, TV,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Nov. 22, 2006
“Drunk and driving and drunk again,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Nov. 17, 2006
“’Inebriated’ man tries to fuel up at nuclear power plant,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Nov. 3, 2006
“’Spa bandit’ gets his Brazilian, then runs for the hills,” Stupid Crimes and Misdemeanors Story of the Week, Oct. 24, 2006
News stories, trial summaries and other publications:
“Mich. v. Soares: Driver charged in deadly crash,” March 8, 2007
“Woman who accidentally shot her sister to death avoids prison, faces deportation,” Feb. 8, 2007
“Psychics, spies, bunnies and lies: The quotable Susan Polk,” June 15, 2006
“Back-to-school special: Vomit, drugs and peeping Tom,” Sept. 2, 2005
Photo galleries:
“The Life of Anna Nicole Smith,” Anna Nicole Smith photo gallery (recast, wrote captions, and coordinated photos)
“Adventures in Cheerleading,” cheerleading crime photo gallery (wrote, edited captions, and coordinated photos)
“Wedding Thrashers,” wedding crime photo gallery (wrote, edited captions, and coordinated photos)
“Secrets and Fries,” restaurant crime photo gallery (pitched, wrote, coordinated photos, updated)