Words are powerful and they sell.
In my 30+ years as a published journalist (my first professional writing gig came at age 16), I've covered everything from music to sports to hard news. A twice published memoir/non-fiction author, I've also written PR pieces, press releases, biographies, advertising copy, instruction manuals, content for websites, magazines, newspapers, brochures, newsletters and so much more.
My debut book NO ONE SAID IT WOULD BE EASY: A Husband's Journey Through His Wife's Battle with Breast Cancer (Dunham Books) earned category Amazon Best Seller rankings in Canada (#1), Australia (#3) and the USA (#7). My most recent book release, DOIN' THE CRUISE: Memories From A Lifetime in Radio and Rock & Roll (Eckhartz Press), was a 2018 Book Of The Year Finalist by the Chicago Writers Association.
As a writer, the biggest compliment I've received pertains to my ability to "take on the voice" of my subject. Be it in book or song, to be able to get inside my subjects and tell their story in their voice: that's the challenge and that's what I love to do.
I've worked with and interviewed the biggest sports and music stars in the world along with scores of unknowns. Publicists, record labels and the artists themselves have tapped me to write album release media kit bios for George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Ray Scott, Preston James (The Voice / American Idol), The Buckleys and many more.
As a publicist, I have represented a number of clients, notably NFL great / Super Bowl champion Dennis McKinnon (Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys) for his book release. I have served as the Bud Light Tour Sponsorship Manager for both George Strait and Tim McGraw as well as held the title of Director of Marketing & Communications for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, CBS Chicago radio stations (WSCR-AM, WCKG-FM), horse racing facilities (Balmoral Park) and a combo golf course / hotel property (Ravisloe Country Club / La Banque Hotel). Additionally, I've produced large scale, celebrity led events ranging from charity golf outings (NFL legend Walter Payton / Chicago Bears), 5k Runs (Dina Bair / WGN-TV) to Harley rides for (MLB legend Ron Kittle / Chicago White Sox).
Charities have a soft spot in my heart. For many years I have done a lot of work in the war on cancer with the St. Baldrick's Foundation helping to fight childhood cancer as well as Chicago based DWCC, which raises money to fund breast cancer prevention research as well as provide access to care for women who can't afford it.
I'm a lover of all types of music ranging from (but definitely not limited to) country to rock to punk to jazz. A die-hard sports fan and avid (yet not-very-good) golfer, I love baseball, football, hockey, and hoops which means the Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, and Bulls each own a piece of my heart.