Words by JoAnn
I write travel and food articles for magazines–both online and in print. While I’m now focussed on growing GlobalWrites, I do continue to keep up with food, events, travel and post about it on Twitter and Facebook.
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Houston: City’s Best Restaurants
I recently landed a new client: AOL. You’re looking at their newest City’s Best restaurant blogger for Houston! But it’s not just my opinion that counts–vote for your favorite restaurants too.
read moreOutside the Exquisite Circus with the Sketchy Neighbors
RSVP now on our Facebook event page! On that fateful February 19, 2009, Katsola and Carlos Hernandez sent out a call to a random collection of local artists they didn’t know and hadn’t ever worked with. “Meet up with us tonight–we’re starting a sketch group!” They gathered at Big Star Bar that night. Red Neck Mother played in the background, Diablo took a crap on the wall, and Carlos bought the first round of Lone Stars and whiskey.Exactly 39 minutes and 42 seconds into the casual meet and greet, that...
read moreIs It Really Halloween Tomorrow?
Holy cow. Since the last update, I’ve been to DC twice and was in Honolulu when Hurricane Ike cut a path of destruction through the Galveston-Houston area. The needs assessment is awaiting final feedback from the client before I can close that project. The redesign project has stumbled along in fits and starts but continues to move forward. Ink Publishing asked me to write an article spotlighting a Houston-based AirTran employee for their Jan. issue. I’ve got another redesign project with MiyazakiWood.com. And I’ll be working...
read moreEndeavoring to Make a Difference
  I was asked to contribute an article to the Spring 2008 issue of Endeavor Lifestyles about the amazing Costa Rica Tree House Lodge. Named one of the best treehouses in the world by The Guardian, this collection of private lodges in a nature preserve on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica provides a peaceful getaway for those longing for privacy and something a little unique. > Read the article (1.6 MB...
read moreA Word About Freelance Marketplace on MediaBistro.com
My newest client found me through my profile in the Freelance Marketplace on MediaBistro.com. I first heard about MediaBistro from one of my clients, Michel Godts. The very reasonable $14 monthly membership fee for the listing has paid for itself 100 times over. As if the work generated was not enough, MediaBistro also has amazing resources including an entire section called “How to Pitch…” many publications written by the editors of those pubs, as well as quite a few online courses, a job board, and so much more.If ever...
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