More than thirty years writing and editing in nonprofit corporate business environments, social justice advocacy organizations and publications, and for publishers and individual authors. Ghostwriting for others on multiple topics (Memoir to Business). Professional affiliations include the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Midwest Independent Publishers Association (MIPA), and the National Writers Union (NWU). Served 4 years as chair of the Midwest Book Awards. Author of The Able Life of Cody Jane: Still Celebrating (LightaLight Publications, May 2011) published with support of the Spina Bifida Association and winner of a Midwest Book Award. See more at www.theablelife.com or Go to www.theablelife.com or check it out on Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/theablelife