Editorial Experience
Many Americans struggle with debt. Social media doesn’t help. | Vox.com, May 2021
An investigative consideration of the financial impact social media platforms like Instagram and influencers have on their followers.
Hickory Nut Gap Farm | Capital at Play, Aug. 2020
A multigenerational narrative that explores the ways in which a fourth generation farmer has thoughtfully adapted his ancestor’s agricultural ethos to the 21st century.
25 Foodie Faves |
WNC Magazine, Nov./Dec. 2019
Quippy observations on the best of the Asheville food scene with insights (and strongly held opinions) from local chefs.
Charles Frazier Profile | WNC Magazine, July/Aug. 2018
A profile of American novelist and National Book Award winner Charles Frazier in the light of his latest book, Varina.
Chai Pani Restaurant Group |
Capital at Play, April 2020
An in-depth profile that follows the unlikely origin story of car salesman-turned-celebrity chef Meherwan Irani and his rapidly expanding culinary empire.
Miso Master | WNC Magazine, Feb. 2019
It’s hard to imagine two more disparate locations than Nagoya, Japan and Rutherfordton, North Carolina, but this piece considers the factory that unites them: Miso Master.
East Fork Pottery | Capital at Play, Jan. 2019
A candid exploration of how a trio of Asheville craftsman turned a small pottery business into an Instagram powerhouse, bringing startup spirit to Appalachia.
Flower Farming |
Capital at Play, Aug. 2019
An investigation of the logistics (and serious profits) of flower farming in Western North Carolina. (And an ode to flowers’ beauty, too.)
50 Ways to Play | WNC Magazine, Jan./Feb. 2018
Small-scale write-ups featuring 15 campy and classic ideas for making the most of summertime in the mountains.
Sovereign Remedies, Capital at Play, March 2020
A personal and comprehensive essay on Charlie Hodge, the king of Asheville’s bar scene, proprietor of joints both classy and divey.
Looking for More Samples?
I’ve written about everything from James Beard-nominated chefs to boardroom gurus, beauty trends to outdoor adventure. Check out more samples by category:
Food & Bev
Leah Wong Profile (Highland Brewing Company)
San Diego Cocktail Bars
Urban Orchard Cider Company
Scot Blair (South Park Brewing Co.)
Mimi’s Mountain Mixes
Travel
Yosemite, Tenaya Lodge
St. Thomas, Frenchman’s Reef
Savannah, The Mansion on Forsyth Park
WNC Luxury Retreats & Getaways
Alternative Stays in WNC