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About Amy

Credentials

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

I draw on a three-decade career as a professional nonfiction writer and, more recently, as a playwright and novelist, to help authors showcase their expertise and point of view in compelling ways. 

I am an award-winning journalist with experience in print and public radio; a former senior communications manager and executive speechwriter i

I draw on a three-decade career as a professional nonfiction writer and, more recently, as a playwright and novelist, to help authors showcase their expertise and point of view in compelling ways. 

I am an award-winning journalist with experience in print and public radio; a former senior communications manager and executive speechwriter in the Obama Administration; and a former senior nonprofit communications leader for community-based organizations.

I combine my journalistic sensibilities, love of storytelling, and experience in the querying and publishing process to bring out the best in clients and guide them through the proposal and pitching stages. 

I hold a Master’s degree in cultural anthropology.

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

Baltimore 1797-1997: Bringing Our Heritage into the 21st Century. An illustrated overview of Baltimore's commercial and industrial history.


The Potrero Complex. A post-pandemic mystery novel.


The Nighthawkers. A paranormal romance novel.


Fran, The Second Time Around. A young adult novel, also an audiobook.


Listening Hard to Write Well. An ess

Baltimore 1797-1997: Bringing Our Heritage into the 21st Century. An illustrated overview of Baltimore's commercial and industrial history.


The Potrero Complex. A post-pandemic mystery novel.


The Nighthawkers. A paranormal romance novel.


Fran, The Second Time Around. A young adult novel, also an audiobook.


Listening Hard to Write Well. An essay on craft.


Talking about Book Coaching: 

Podcasts & Other Appearances


On The Journal Box Podcast

Hidden Gems Books Podcast




Awards

Selected Publications

Awards

  • Winner, American Business Awards 2017 Gold Medal—Communications Department of the Year.
  • 2014 Superior Achievement Award—US Department of Transportation. 
  • 2007 Managing Director’s Award—US Government Accountability Office. 
  • Society of American Business Editors & Writers: National Spot News Coverage—Best in Business.  
  • Associated Press: Four fi

  • Winner, American Business Awards 2017 Gold Medal—Communications Department of the Year.
  • 2014 Superior Achievement Award—US Department of Transportation. 
  • 2007 Managing Director’s Award—US Government Accountability Office. 
  • Society of American Business Editors & Writers: National Spot News Coverage—Best in Business.  
  • Associated Press: Four first-place awards for beat reporting.  
  • Society of Professional Journalists: two first-place awards for beat reporting.  
  • Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association: 2nd place.  
  • Journalism Fellowship, Univ. of Maryland Knight Center for Specialized Journalism.  

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