As a freelance writer, I am called upon to create a fairly diverse range of content for my clients. Not only does this diversity apply to the subjects I write about, but also how this writing ends up being used. While most of the content I produce is destined to be published, a fair portion also ends up being used for internal purposes at the business which commissioned the work. This can be anything from reports to research and analysis to white papers which touch on technology, business practices or operations. Naturally, the majority of this writing is covered by non-disclosure agreements, as it is frequently integral to the corporation’s business strategies.

When it comes to published work, there are also different stratifications of what I write. Much of it does appear under my own name, particularly my work at Autotropolis. I have also been published as first author in certain medical journals such as the Journal of Medical Economics. By the same turn, an equal portion of my work would qualify as ghostwriting – that is to say, it either appears unattributed, or it is incorporated into a larger site that does not provide bylines for specific content. These are the guises under which my writing has appeared at sites such as 90’s 411, as well as numerous music and automotive blogs. I have also co-written several medical journal pieces as a ghostwriter, developing the structure and article around the research provided by health professionals and assisting them with the publication process – dealing with editors, guidelines and deadlines.

The list of work below, while far from exhaustive, is a brief summary of some of the pieces representative of my style of writing. While I have chosen to highlight certain fields that I have particular expertise in, my writing is definitely not restricted to any of these topics. In some cases I have linked to the article ‘in the wild’, while in others I have provided a link to the document on my own server.

Automotive Work – Autotropolis.com

I am a regular contributor to Autotropolis and I have a column and two weekly features published on the site.  The column is called Car Buying Review, and covers issues directly affecting buyers who are currently in the market for a new vehicle.  I also write a feature focusing on the top Rebates and Incentives available to car shoppers, as well as an Automotive News Week In Review piece.  In my time with Autotropolis, I have authored hundreds of Wiki entries covering the entire spectrum of automobile manufacturers and contributed news stories covering the industry and issues that affect car buyers, in addition to buying guides and general interest pieces.  The following represent a small selection of articles and pieces I have published through this resource.

Guide to Choosing a Green, Fuel Efficient Vehicle – A guide to choosing a more environmentally-friendly automobile.

Top 5 Vehicles For Having Fun At The Drag Strip – A look at some of the more unusual and interesting drag strip options out there for drivers who want to stand out from the crowd.

High Performance Driving Events – An explanation of what to expect at your first High Performance Driving Event or track day.

Best Used Convertibles – A feature I wrote on the top 3 convertibles available on the secondhand market.

Four Lifestyles : Four Pickups – A buying guide written for those seeking to match their daily needs to a certain type of pickup truck.

Ford Announces F-150 SCUBA Edition – A parody piece written for April Fool’s Day, 2009.

50 Years of Barbie’s Rides – A fun look at the different cars that Barbie has driven during her 50 years as a pop culture icon.

Automotive Work – Hybrid-Cars.org

At Hybrid-Cars.org I work with site owner Jeff Carey to produce e-books which describe the hybrid car market, as well as a monthly newsletter that highlights the most exciting developments in the world of hybrids and alternative fuels.

Automotive Work – Gearhead News

Gearhead News is a print publication aimed at automotive enthusiasts in the Midwest and the Chicagoland area in particular.  The magazine has a circulation of 40,000 and is available at more than 1,500 distribution spots in the region it serves.  I am a staff writer for Gearhead News and cover a number of different performance and hot rodding topics.  Below you can find three of my most recent Gearhead News articles.

The Hot Rod Special – This piece interviews legendary builder Harry Willet about the Hot Rod Special, which won the 2009 ‘America’s Most Beautiful Roadster’ award at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California.  This was the cover story for the February – March issue of Gearhead News.

Speedy Delivery ‘49 Ford Panel Truck Makeover – This article tracks the progress made on the restoration and build of the Gearhead News Speedy Delivery 1949 Panel Truck hot rod.

Turbo Charging for Beginners – An instructional guide for those interested in exploring turbo options for their car or truck.

Automotive Work – Boston Bimmer

I had a regular column in Boston Bimmer, a print magazine for BMW drivers and enthusiasts published on the East Coast of the United States by the Boston chapter of the BMW Car Club of America.  It centered loosely around a lighthearted look at the automotive and travel differences between the two worlds of Canada and New England.

Winter Driving column -  This particular article focuses on preparing a vehicle for the winter months, done in a casual and light style.

If Ain’t Broke – This article discusses the maintenance and reliability challenges posed by modern technology in new BMW cars.

Post-Winter Detailing – This article handles the topic of cleaning a vehicle after a harsh winter.

Danger, Will Robinson – Rotaries Ahead! – An article tackling the delicate and confusing subject of rotaries in Massachusetts.

All Roads Do Not Lead To Rome – This particular article takes a humorous look at Boston’s complex and challenging road system.

Automotive Work – Tundra Headquarters

Tundra Headquarters – A site devoted to the Toyota Tundra pickup truck which I have written content for over the past 12 months.

Automotive Work – Car Chat Club

Car Chat Club is an Ezine with a broad focus on the collector car hobby, and it includes stories about specific vehicles as well as the people who love them enough to keep them alive mile after mile.  My other Car Chat Club articles can be found here

The Horsepower Wars – A piece covering the battle between muscle car makers in the 1960’s and 70’s and contrasting it with the current horsepower competition underway in both Germany and the United States. .

Specialty Manufacturer Performance Divisions – This article discusses several of the performance divisions associated with major automakers, both domestic and European.

The Trans-Am Series – A look at the famous Trans-Am racing series that pitted muscle cars against each other in the 1960’s.

Automotive Work – Sports-Cars.org

Article on the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 – One of many articles I have authored for Sports-Cars.org, this one focusing on the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 that hit the streets in 2009.

Automotive Work – Kasanovaonline.com

Kasanovaonline.com is the online presence of the Kasanova men’s luxury lifestyle magazine.  I contribute music and automotive pieces to both editions of the magazine.

Scalpel or Chainsaw? The Nissan GT-R and the Dodge Viper ACR Demonstrate the Many Faces of Speed – This article compares the two extremes of the supercar world, the Nissan GT-R and the Dodge Viper ACR.

Music Work – General

Guitar Hack – A site devoted to helping beginner to intermediate guitarists learn how to master their instrument. I have been a frequent contributor to this excellent resource.

The Loudness Wars – An article I wrote giving an overview of the loudness wars that are currently being waged by producers of popular music.

Music Work – LikeTotally80s.com

LikeTotally80s.com is an excellent resource on the ‘Me decade’ and is filled with a wealth of pop culture knowledge and music information from the era.  I am an occasional and proud contributor to the site.

Brief History of 80’s Rap Music – An overview of the decade that directed the world’s attention onto the new genre of hip-hop and rap music.

5 Influential 80’s New Wave Bands – An examination of 5 prominent New Wave bands of the 1980’s.

Music Work – 90s411.com

90s411.com is a site that looks back on the tumultuous 90’s and offers both a serious and fun take on many of the historical and pop culture events of the era.  I write both music and general culture pieces for the site.

From Sexy + 17 to the 90s Swing Movement – A bio of Brian Setzer that focuses on his ability to move from one era to another while maintaining his stardom and his freedom to explore diverse musical styles.

The Brief Life and Everlasting Death of Tupac Shakur – An examination of rap icon Tupac Shakur’s impact on 90’s culture and beyond.

Business Work – OSHAObserver.com

OSHAObserver.com is a blog dedicated to covering the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with a particular focus on how its policies can impact worker safety and the responsibilities of risk managers.

OSHA Secretary Lays Out Five Green Reform Principles – Article on new OSHA direction was picked up and circulated by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Identifying Dust Explosion Risks – An Overview for Risk Managers – An article summarizing some of the key concepts behind dust explosion dangers in the work place.

Hazardous Materials – Hazard Communications Standards – An examination of recent OSHA policy decisions regarding hazard communications standards.

Site-Specific Targeting 2009 – Important Information for Risk Managers – A description of OSHA’s SST-09 program.

Academic Work

Use Of Distance Learning To Teach Discrete Event Simulation – A manuscript regarding online education and discrete event simulation in the pharmacoeconomics industry. Published in the Journal of Medical Economics. Reference: Journal Of Medical Economics 2007; 10: 147-161.