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I am a storyteller.

Yes, I am also an experienced digital communications strategist with more than 22 years invested in integrated marketing campaigns, public relations and journalism. My passion, however, is in storytelling.

I’ve been telling stories all my life. I’ve worked as a journalist for the Associated Press and United Press International, among others. I’ve written books on the death penalty and the media industry, and I’ve spoken internationally on storytelling and led workshops teaching clients how to craft emotional narratives that drive traffic as well as revenue.

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