My Work

Browse the following:

• Sample Stories
• Publication Credits
• Awards

Sample Stories

Individual & Community Profiles & Essays

• Raise a glass of cider to the Corberrie Flynns: Your Local, Dec. 2019
• It’s in the stars: Saltscapes, Oct./Nov. 2019
• Social enterprise enriches Yarmouth: The Novascotian (Chronicle Herald), June 10, 2019
• A Model Master: Saltscapes, Feb./March 2019
• Unknown to known–the unfolding story of an artist: Saltscapes, April/May 2018
• Living while dying–serving others keeps Sandy Dennis alive: The Chronicle Herald,  Sept. 17, 2018
• Billys’ Seafood Company: Good Taste, Summer 2017
• Sailing to Paradise: Saltscapes, April/May 2017
• Nature Conservancy of Canada: Coastal Roots, Spring 2017
• The invitation: Saltscapes, Nov./Dec. 2016
• Making Pictures — the discipline and craft of New Brunswick artist Freeman Patterson: Saltscapes, Nov./Dec.  2015
• Axe Thrower Hits the Bull’s Eye: Starboard Magazine 2015
• Keeping the Stories Alive: Profile of Mike Parker for Atlantic Books Today, November 2013
• The Dixon Road: Saltscapes, November, 2012

Travel & Lifestyle

• Livin’ and Lovin’ Treasure Beach, Jamaica’s Homegrown Community Tourism: Re-Creation World, September 18, 2020
• Clare, a small region with a big heart and lots to do: Your Local, September 2020
• Looking for a cure for the Pandemic Blues? Read on!:  Your Local, September 2020
• The perfect picnic–it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: Saltscapes Food & Travel, May, 2020
• Plenty to occupy three generations in Prince Edward Island! Saltscapes Food & Travel, May, 2020
• Second time ’round: Your Local Magazine, September 2019
• 15  reasons (and counting) to visit Argyle, Nova Scotia: The Chronicle Herald,  Aug. 2, 2019
• History, the really fun kind: Your Local Atlantic Magazine, June 2019
• Gone crabbin’ at Kejimkujik Seaside: Saltscapes Food & Travel, May 2019
• The greatest escape: Six Star Magazine, May 2019
• New Brunswick’s capital keeps delighting visitors who visit over and over again: The Chronicle Herald, January  4. 2019
• Paddling in technicolour: Your Local, September, 2018
• Voices on the wind: Saltscapes Magazine, Dec. 2017
• Paddling the Historic St. John Wolastoq River Brigade: The Chronicle Herald, December 2, 2017
• It all started at a place called Birchdale …: LocalExpress.ca, June, 2017
• Oh dem’ dark skies: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2017
• Down to a fine art (folk art in Atlantic Canada): Saltscapes Magazine, Feb./March 2017
• The lure of the night–putting the awe in photography: LocalExpress, Jan. 20/2017
• Flying High at Celtic Colours: LocalXpress, Sept. 2016
• The Undiscovered Maritimes: Six Star Magazine (Subaru), Fall 2016
• Camping in Canada–Parks Canada Quirky Accommodation: Travel2Next, Oct. 7, 2016
• MINDFUL TRAVEL: Port Medway a small village with a big heart (but not for everybody): Local Xpress,  August 27, 2016
• A gezelig good time–Clare’s hidden gems: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2016
• Pleasure islands: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2016
• Family caps Thanksgiving celebration by hiking Cape Breton trails: The Chronicle Herald, Oct. 2015
• Living Large in Labrador: Toque & Canoe, May 2015
• Hail to the Republic: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2015
• Trolling for the ultimate lobster roll: Toque & Canoe May 2014
• Irresistible Isles: Saltscapes, July/August 2012
• Heaven on a Houseboat: Food & Travel 2012

Food & Wine

• Yes, food does taste better outside: Saltscapes Food & Travel, Spring 2021
• Wild about game: The Star, March 2020
• Rough grub ~ Foraging on The Rock: Saltscapes Food & Travel, May 2019
• Oysters anyone?: Your Local Atlantic Magazine, March 2019
• Newfoundland is a foodie’s haven: The Chronicle Herald, Feb 22, 2019
• Dartmouth’s food scene is dynamic, growing: The Chronicle Herald, Dec. 28. 2018
• A fishy love story ~ celebrating the versatile and delicious haddock: Saltscapes Food & Travel, Spring 2018
• Good food at sea ~ meet Lindsay Doyle at Treat Yar-Mouth: Saltscapes, Oct./Nov. 2018
• Make the famous Southwest Nova Scotia Hot Lobster Sandwich: East Coast Living, Dec. 25, 2017
• Indulge your foodies’ heart in NS. Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2017
• New Brunswick offers … culinary tourism up close and personal: Saltscapes Food & Travel, 2017
• Feasting on local foods: Good Taste, Summer 2017
• Foraging for Fiddleheads: Food & Travel Summer 2014
• Super, sexy scallops: Food & Travel 2013
• Right on track: Saltscapes Good Taste, Winter issue 2012/2013
• One wild evening: Saltscapes Good Taste, Winter issue 2012/2013
• Flummies, Toutons, and Scrunchions: Food & Travel 2012

Trade Publications & Business Stories

• We tried to start a business together and it failed miserably: LowestRates.ca, May, 2020
• A needle and some wool: Saltscapes Magazine, Dec. 2017
• Competitive to the Maxx: Atlantic Business Magazine, Jan.-Feb. 2015
• Trust in Forbes: Saltscapes, Nov./Dec. 2014
• It’s in the can: Atlantic Business Magazine, Jan/Feb 2014
• Globe-trotting geologist inspires the next generation: CIM Magazine, May 2013
• How to Market a Pet-Friendly Building: Lowe’s Canada, December 2012
• Checking Out–Charlottetown’s Newest Hotel: Eastern Hotelier Magazine, Winter 2012
• Million Dollar Legs: Saltscapes, Jan./Feb 2012

Etcetera

• Refuge Canada, a heartwrenching, heartwarming exhibit at Pier 21: The Novascotian (Chronicle Herald), Oct. 22, 2018
• Living while dying: The Novascotian (Chronicle Herald), Sept. 27, 2018
• In the tick of it ~ the relentless advance of lyme disease: Living Healthy, Spring/Summer 2018
• An unusual NS beach house: East Coast Living, March 2, 2018
• The fastest ship in the world: Saltscapes Magazine, Feb/March, 2017
• Query smarts: how to increase your batting average: Story Board, May 5, 2016
• Colleen Jones: Playing the shot in front of you: Atlantic Books Today, January 14, 2016

National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of Canada

• Cape Breton Highlands
• Kejimkujik
• Prince Edward Island
• Kouchibouguac

Sample Ads, Brochures and Newsletters

• Art Gallery of Nova Scotia–Yarmouth (Poster for 10th Anniversary Gala)
• Western REN marketing material (1 of 6 communities)
• Vaughne Assurance Ltd.:
  • Be Safe Not Sorry
  • Minimize Your Risks
  • Visit a Pro
• CBDC Brochure for  SEB Program
• L.G. Trask Grand Re-Opening Newsletter
• Vaughne Assurance 40th Anniversary newsletter

Publication Credits:

Books

• Waking Up In My Own Backyard: Explorations in Southwest Nova Scotia (Pottersfield Press)
• Maud Lewis and the “Maudified” House Project (Hawthorne Lane Publishing)
• Risk Takers and Innovators: Great Canadian Business Ventures since 1950 (Altitude Publishing)
• Pierre Elliott Trudeau: the prankster who never flinched (Jackfruit Press)

Travel Guides

• The Canadian Travel Guide (contributor)
• D.K. Eyewitness Guide (contributor)
• Michelin Green Guide, Atlantic Canada (photography)
• National Geographic Books: Parks Canada Guide, 2011 (contributor)

Web columnist: Re-Creation World, Life As A Human, travel2next

Public Broadcasting and Video

• CBC Radio mini documentaries: profiles and vignettes featuring rural life in Atlantic Canada
• Talking Travel WTMY
• The Wonderful World of Murals, 30 min. video documentary

Periodicals:

• AAA Living
• Atlantic Business Magazine
• Globe & Mail
• Imperial Oil Review
• Macleans
• Nature Conservancy of Canada
• Saltscapes
• Subaru Six-Star
• The Chronicle Herald
• The Star
• Toque & Canoe

… and over 60 more publications.

Awards:

• 2018 TMAC Travel Writing Awards: Best Food & Drink Feature, 3rd place
• 2018 TMAC Travel Writing Awards: best people photo, Honourable Mention
• 2016 TMAC Travel Writing Awards: Best Spirit of Canada Feature, 1st place
• 2016 TMAC Travel Writing Awards: Best Cultural & Historical Feature, 2nd place
• 2013 TMAC Travel Writing Awards; best people photo
• 2013 TMAC Travel Writing Awards; honorary mention best service feature
• 2011 International Regional Magazine Association, Award of Merit, feature story
• 2010 Atlantic Journalism Awards, Gold, Magazine profile
• 2010 Northern Lights Award, finalist, best travel piece Canadian destination
• 2009 TMAC Travel Writing Awards, Best outdoor/adventure story
• 2009 TMAC Travel Writing Awards, Best people photo
• 2009 TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence, presented by The Globe and Mail, Tourism Toronto Travel Media Award
• 2008 Atlantic Journalism Award, Best Magazine Article, Silver,  Saltscapes Magazine