Portfolio

I’ve spent most of my career so far as a journalist, and my writing portfolio reflects that.

Stories I’ve written on travel and writing:

• In Modern Cameroon polygamy doesn’t pay. A news story for The Christian Science Monitor about the decline of polygamy. It features the Cameroonian family who plays a major role in my travel memoir. (Nov. 2008)

• Baylor’s pediatric AIDS program perseveres. A Houston Chronicle article about a pediatric AIDS clinic in Burkina Faso. Jean’s story is included in my book. (Sept. 2008)

• In Africa, the discussion is of Obama. An Op-Ed for the Albany Times Union about traveling in Africa when Obama’s running for president. Africans want him to win, but they doubt he will. Another topic I explore in my memoir. (Oct. 2008)

• Seven Things I’ve Learned So Far (about writing). Guest post for The Guide to Literary Agents blog. (Jan. 2010)

• Three Little-Known Beach Getaways in Western Africa. For the Matador Network. (June 2009)

• Ten Tips for Blogging from Developing Countries. For the Matador Network. (April 2010)

• How Writers Can Use Twitter for Networking. Guest post for The Guide to Literary Agents blog. (Oct. 2010)

Other clips I’m proud of:

• Out of death, a new life. Front-page feature for the Houston Chronicle. (Feb. 2008)

• Expecting twins, not risks. Front-page feature for the Houston Chronicle. (May 2008)

• Galveston waking up to serious lead issue. One of several investigative pieces on Galveston’s lead problem for the Houston Chronicle. (Jan. 2008)

• Silver Lining: Economic woes can inspire positive life changes. Feature for the Colby magazine. (Fall 2009)