About

I’m an award-winning science writer who pursues stories about cutting-edge science, technology and biotechnology, and how they’re used to save wildlife, protect the environment, and advance medicine. My goal is to create captivating stories that educate and entertain kids. I’ve been writing for children’s magazines since 2002 and I particularly enjoy tackling challenging subjects. My work has been published in MUSE, Odyssey, Highlights for Children, Spider, Hopscotch, ChemMatters, Boys’ Quest, Fun for Kidz and others. In the adult magazine market. I’m published in Chemistry World, AAAS Science and online at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future website. * Member of the National Association of Science Writers NO APPLICATIONS PLEASE!

Education

• Eastern Connecticut State University
• South Windsor High School

Favorite saying

• "Rejection is a blessing in disguise. The disguise is so clever it hides the blessing. ~ LRZ Shredders are the hungry pets at publishing houses. Lined up against the wall, there's Teddy, Eddy, Betty, and Freddie Shreddy, all waiting to get fed. ~ LRZ When I first started writing, my native language was COBOL. ~ LRZ"