Writing Samples

  • Two people rock climbing on a wet, sloped rock surface near a waterfall in a green forest.

    4 Unique Trips for the Hiker Who's Tried Everything

    Pubished by Mountain Xpress. READ IT HERE.

  • A woman carrying a baby on her chest in a backpack carrier, standing on a mountain trail with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

    Love Letter to the Appalachian Trail

    Published by She Explores. READ IT HERE.

  • Close-up of a fly's wings and part of its head against a white background.

    The Bees Are Awake (a motherhood story)

    Read it here.

  • Trail sign for Appalachian Trail with a skull at the base of the post, in a natural outdoor setting.

    Discovering the Appalachian Trail (Book Excerpt)

    Published by Falcon Guides. READ IT HERE

  • Group of young people celebrating on the roadside in North Carolina, some shirtless, some wearing cycling gear, holding their fists in the air, with a group photo pose, next to a North Carolina welcome sign.

    PBS North Carolina docuseries recounts teens’ coast-to-coast bike trip

    Published by Mountain Xpress. Read the story here.

  • Woman in outdoor clothing holding a mug in a forest.

    Make Friends with Winter: Tips for Thriving in the Cold

    Published by Smoky Mountain Living Magazine. Read it here.

  • Man with tattoos on his arms holding a puppet-making tool, working on a puppet resembling an insect with a brown body, black eyes, and reddish legs, in a workshop.

    Asheville Creative Arts premiers its first baby theater production

    Published by Mountain Xpress. Read it here.

  • Pink flowers in the foreground with green leaves, a large tree, and a mountain range in the background during sunset.

    Top 5 Day Hikes with Unforgettable Views on the Appalachian Trail

    Published by The Trek. READ IT HERE

  • A woman with a colorful headscarf is cutting a pineapple on a blue cutting board at a table with pineapple pieces and a whole pineapple.

    Cooking for Change: New Meal Prep Program Targets Community Health

    Published by MountainXpress. READ IT HERE.

  • A woman practicing yoga outdoors on a pink mat during autumn, with trees displaying fall foliage in the background, while a person in a black long-sleeve shirt performs a yoga pose.

    The Creativity of Yoga: Weaving a Net of Imagination on the Trail of Resilience

    Published by Vira Bhava Yoga. READ IT HERE.

  • A woman with a backpack and floral shorts standing on a muddy trail in a lush green forest of evergreen trees.

    How I Fell in Love with a Long Dirt Path (and more)

    Published by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. READ IT HERE

  • A young woman with short dark hair, wearing a patterned headband and a gray yoga tank top, standing outdoors in a sunny forest with green trees and sunlight filtering through leaves.

    5 Reasons I Love Vira Bhava Yoga

    Published by Vira Bhava Yoga. READ IT HERE

  • Four women practicing yoga outdoors on a wooden deck surrounded by fall foliage, with a sunset sky in the background.

    8 Common Misconceptions of Yoga

    READ IT HERE

  • Book cover titled 'How to Prepare for a Natural Birth' with a photo of a pregnant woman standing in a garden filled with orange and pink flowers.

    How to Prepare for Natural Childbirth

    Published on Earth to Amber. READ IT HERE

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