I've been a writer all my life and whether I’m writing a travel article, novel, poem, story, corporate PR piece or technical report, there is a special creative process I invoke: My fingers play at the keyboard, and words tumble forth, free and wild. The rest is what I call “fixing,” until I can truly hear and see and feel the themes I’ve summoned forth.

Presented here are a couple of my favorites.

Beijing at First Light
Planet Vermont Quarterly
Squinting from the sun's silver rays, we swing through the new Beijing Hilton's glass revolving door and meander up Hua Shan Road towards the nearest public park. My husband and I have heard that at sunrise each day the Chinese gather there to exercise, including Tai Chi and Kungfu. More...

Take a Walk Through San Juan Capistrano
Family Motor Coaching Magazine
Some might picture San Juan Capistrano, California, as a wistful town anchored in the past. And why not? Nestled among the tawny hills, strawberry farms, and eucalyptus trees, it is the home of the famed 1776 Mission San Juan Capistrano-the "Jewel of the Missions." But that is only part of the story. The town also offers visitors a chance to explore unusual shops, enjoy live entertainment, and choose from numerous top-notch eateries. More...