About Me
I'm a freelance writer and editor who travels to the beat of a different drum. One part of my journey is a straight shot down the technology freeway. I have an extensive background in developing, writing and editing content related to cybersecurity, privacy, corporate governance, emerging technologies, e-commerce and consumer tech. However, I frequently meander onto bumpy back roads, writing fiction and blog posts. I also provide developmental editing services to other writers of fiction and nonfiction works. The connective tissue joining my paths is creative thinking, which I consider essential to solving problems, achieving goals, and fulfilling personal potential. I've taught critical thinking courses as an adjunct instructor at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, and at Pepperdine University in Malibu. Prior to entering the freelance world, I was managing editor of an online business and technology news network for 14 years.
I have a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in social science from the University of Illinois, a bachelor’s in drama from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and a Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting from the University of Southern California. A longtime resident of Ventura, California, I enjoy bicycling near the ocean, hiking in the mountains, and puttering in the garden. I’m a dedicated fan of Jeopardy! and I practice Spanish every day with Duolingo. I’m far from proficient, but that’s not the point -- the point is to keep learning and growing. One of my favorite English words is never, as in: ‘Never say die,’ ‘Never give up, never surrender!’, ‘Tomorrow Never Knows,’ and ‘There’s never just one way.’ Give me your challenges, and I’ll tackle them with zeal.
A Sampling of My Work
Doxxing: It’s way more than public disclosures.
Eliminating the Embedded Malware Threat at the Binary Level
Looking for a Break in the Clouds: How to Build More Resilience During Turbulent Times
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