Portfolio
Chron.com
Details
- Category
- Online Article
- Direct Link
- Laws on Subliminal Marketing
- Client
- The Houston Chronicle
- Date
- 2013
Introduction
Laws on Subliminal Marketing
Subliminal marketing is more than just a theory. The FCC and state courts have made statements about the use of subliminal messages in marketing efforts. This article explores the topic's history answers the question of whether businessmen can be held liable for subliminal advertisments. I am a frequent writer for Chron.com.
![Subliminal Advertising](img/subliminalclip.png)
Newsmax
Details
- Category
- Online Article
- Client
- Newsmax
- Date
- May 2013
Introduction
7 Hidden Ways Obamacare Will Affect Your Bottom Line
This article was published in the national Newsmax magazine. It is a conservative look at the unexpected problems people might encounter from Obamacare.
![Obamacare](img/newsmax sample.png)
BusinessWeek
Details
- Category
- Online Article
- Client
- Business Week
- Date
- January 2009
Introduction
Online Verification: Who Can You Trust in the Virtual World?
This is a column for Business Week about how to recognize scammers when running an online business. The column originally had 26 comments and was featured on the front page of Digg.com.
![Online Verification: Who Can You Trust in the Virtual World?](img/businessweek sample.png)
Attorney Blog: Sushi
Details
- Category
- Law Blog
- Direct Link
- Lawsuits Filed in Salmonella Sushi Outbreak
- Client
- Thomas J. Henry Law Firm
- Date
- May 7, 2012
Introduction
Lawsuits Filed in Salmonella Sushi Outbreak
This blog for a law firm reflects my ability to report on breaking health issues that can affect a person’s well-being and legal rights. Stephanie was a featured writer and researcher for the law firm, authoring many blogs and webpages.
![Lawsuits Filed in Salmonella Sushi Outbreak](img/sushi sample.png)
FoxNews.com
Details
- Category
- Online Article
- Client
- Fox News
- Date
- April 3, 2013
Introduction
Is Mars One's one-way mission to the Red Planet just science fantasy?
This investigative journalism piece explored the secrets behind Mars One’s feasibility.
![Is Mars One's one-way mission to the Red Planet just science fantasy?](img/foxnews sample.png)
Electricity
Details
- Category
- Publicist
- Client
- Texzon Utilities
- Date
- November 2014
Introduction
The Savvy Buyer's Guide to Deregulated Electricity
This business-to-business e-book explained the complex electricity grid to business owners concerned with budgeting and purchasing electricity.
![The Savvy Buyer's Guide to Deregulated Electricity](img/guide sample.jpg)
Texas A&M
Details
- Category
- Public Relations
- Client
- Texas A&M University Relations - now the Division of Marketing and Communications
- Date
- 1999
Introduction
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Answers Questions
Stephanie worked as a public relations assistant with Texas A&M University’s marketing and communications department. While there, she wrote numerous press releases about important events, including this one describing Justice Clarence Thomas’s visit to the university.
![Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Answers Questions](img/aggiepr sample.png)
LegalZoom.com: Patents
Details
- Category
- Online Article
- Direct Link
- Pros and Cons of Provision Patent Application
- Client
- Legal Zoom
- Date
- 2013
Introduction
Pros and Cons of Provision Patent Application
I have written a series of legal articles published by LegalZoom.
![Pros and Cons of Provision Patent Application](img/legalzoom patent sample.png)
Famous Amos Interview
Details
- Category
- Download
- That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles
- Client
- Millionaire Blueprints Magazine
- Date
- March/April 2007
Introduction
That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles
This article is about Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos Cookies, published by Millionaire Blueprints magazine. Said Wally Amos about the story: “Without a doubt this is the most impressive print story I have ever had published in my 32-year business history.” I was a featured writer for this national magazine, with more than 20 published articles.
![That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles](img/amos sample.png)
Healthcare
Details
- Category
- Publicist
- Client
- Anthem Healthcare
- Date
- October 16, 2014
Introduction
Anthem Healthcare: Quantifying Workplace Wellness
Stephanie has written a series of articles for Anthem Healthcare's business clients explaining provisions of healthcare law and providing employer tips.
![Quantifying Workplace Wellness](img/quantifying wellness sample.jpg)
eHow.com: Dog Bite Liability
Details
- Category
- Online Article
- Direct Link
- Am I Liable for a Dog Bite to a Trespasser?
- Client
- eHow
- Date
- 2013
Introduction
Am I Liable for a Dog Bite to a Trespasser?
I wrote a series of legal articles that were published by eHow.
![Am I Liable for a Dog Bit to a Trespasser?](img/dogbite sample.png)
The Nest
Details
- Category
- Online Article
- Client
- The Nest
- Date
- 2013
Introduction
Can an Employer Disclose Disciplinary Information?
Stephanie has written a series of articles for the women-focused website, TheNest.com. Her articles span a vast range of topics, including career searches, business advice, health and fitness tips, and legal questions.
![Can an Employer Disclose Disciplinary Information?](img/thenest sample.png)
Attorney Blog: Actos
Details
- Category
- Law Blog
- Direct Link
- Actos Doubles Risk of Bladder Cancer
- Client
- Thomas J. Henry Law Firm
- Date
- 2012
Introduction
Actos Doubles Risk of Bladder Cancer
This blog warns readers about a new side effect for a widely prescribed drug. It was written for one of the largest law firms in South Texas. Stephanie was a featured writer and researcher for the law firm, authoring many blogs and webpages.
![Actos Doubles Risk of Bladder Cancer](img/actos sample.png)
Scam Evasion 101
Details
- Category
- Client
- Millionaire Blueprints
- Date
- June 2007
Introduction
Scam Evasion 101: How to Protect your Prototype, Patent... and Future Profits
Millionaire Blueprints was a national magazine for entrepreneurs. Stephanie was a featured writer for the magazine, with more than 20 published articles.
![Scam Evasion 101: How to Protect your Prototype, Patent... and Future Profits](img/scam sample.png)
Zig Ziglar Interview
Details
- Category
- Download
- Zig Ziglar: Finding Joy in Loss
- Client
- Prestonwood Life Magazine
- Date
- 2002 - 2003
Introduction
Zig Ziglar: Finding Joy in Loss
This article tells the story of how Zig Ziglar dealt with the death of his daughter. It was published in the Prestonwood Life magazine. Stephanie was the editor and featured writer of this quarterly magazine. Said Zig about the article: “Thank you Stephanie. We loved doing the interview and felt that your article was the best article we have seen involving us. God bless you."
![Zig Ziglar: Finding Joy in Loss](img/zigziglar sample.png)
Legal Marketing
Details
- Category
- Law Blog
- Direct Link
- Disability Attorney Marketing
- Client
- James Toolbox
- Date
- May 2014
Introduction
Disability Attorney Marketing Article
Stephanie wrote a series of articles for James Toolbox, a legal marketing company. Her articles focused on attorneys who ran small law firms and their special techniques for marketing their services.
![Attorney Marketing Tips](img/disability attorney sample.jpg)
Left Behind ARG
Details
- Category
- Fiction
- Download
- Global Weekly News
- Client
- Cloud Ten Pictures
- Date
- 2005
Introduction
Global Weekly News
Cloud Ten Pictures, a production company currently making a new Left Behind series starring Nicholas Cage, hired Stephanie to handle publicity for its original Left Behind series. In 2005, she authored an alternative reality game where participants could post in a message board that took place in the Left Behind universe. Participants were members of the “Underground Tribulation Network” and also received newsletter updates about the network’s progress.
![Global Weekly News](img/leftbehindarg sample.png)
Details
- Category
- Publicist
- Direct Link
- Left Behind Movie Press Release
- Client
- Cloud Ten Pictures
- Date
- 2005
Introduction
Newest Left Behind Movie To Take Hollywood By Storm
Cloud Ten Pictures, a production company currently making a new Left Behind series starring Nicholas Cage, hired Stephanie to handle publicity for its original Left Behind series. This is one example of a press release she wrote for the company.
![Newest Left Behind Movie To Take Hollywood By Storm](img/cloudten sample.png)
Content: Dangerous Device
Details
- Category
- Law Blog
- Direct Link
- Transvaginal Mesh Devices
- Client
- Thomas J. Henry Law Firm
- Date
- 2012
Introduction
Transvaginal Mesh Devices
o Stephanie wrote this webpage warning users of transvaginal mesh devices that they faced possible serious injuries. Stephanie was a featured writer and researcher for the law firm, authoring many webpages and finding cutting edge information about new drug and device injuries.
![Transvaginal Mesh Devices](img/dangerous sample.png)
Prestonwood PR
Details
- Category
- Publicist
- Download
- Press Release: VBS
- Client
- Prestonwood Baptist Church
- Date
- 2005
Introduction
More than 4,500 children attend VBS
This press release describes a record-breaking children’s summer retreat hosted by Prestonwood Baptist Church. More than 4,500 children attended this weeklong event. Stephanie led many publicity efforts for Prestonwood, which had 23,000 members during her tenure.
![More than 4,500 children attend VBS](img/prestonwoodpr sample.png)
LegalZoom.com: Bankruptcy
Details
- Category
- Online Article
- Direct Link
- What Happens After a Trustee Bankruptcy Meeting?
- Client
- Legal Zoom
- Date
- 2013
Introduction
What Happens After a Trustee Bankruptcy Meeting?
Stephanie has written a series of legal articles published by LegalZoom.
![What Happens After a Trustee Bankruptcy Meeting?](img/bankruptcy sample.png)
Conference Booklet Design
Details
- Category
- Publicist
- Download
- Success in Life and Family
- Client
- Prestonwood Baptist Church
- Date
- 2003
Introduction
Success in Life and Family
Stephanie wrote all the copy for this brochure and a video script promoting a conference that Prestonwood was headlining called “Success in Life and Family.” Stephanie led many publicity efforts for Prestonwood, which had 23,000 members during her tenure.
![Success in Life and Family](img/conference sample.png)
Building for the Future
Details
- Category
- Print - Ministry Focus
- Download
- Building for the Future
- Client
- Prestonwood Baptist Church
- Date
- 2007
Introduction
Building for the Future
Stephanie authored this article about Prestonwood’s children’s ministry. Prestonwood Baptist Church was a 23,000-member church at the time of publication.
![Building for the Future](img/building sample.png)
Attorney Blog: GranuFlo Recall
Details
- Category
- Law Blog
- Direct Link
- FDA Investigates GranuFlo Dialysis Risks
- Client
- Thomas J. Henry Law Firm
- Date
- 2012
Introduction
FDA Investigates GranuFlo Dialysis Risks
This blog warns about a new health alert discovered for a popular dialysis medication. Stephanie was a featured writer and researcher for the law firm, authoring many blogs and webpages.
![FDA Investigates GranuFlo Dialysis Risks](img/granuflo sample.png)
Motion to Prohibit
Details
- Category
- Legal Writing
- Client
- Nueces County District Attorney's Office
- Date
- 2009
Introduction
Response to Motion to Prohibit the use of the word "Victim" in trial.
This is an example of a response to a motion that Stephanie wrote for a capital murder trial.
![Response Motion to Prohibit the use of the word Victim in trial.](img/legalmotion sample.png)
Clate Mask Interview
Details
- Category
- Download
- From Small Business to Big Business
- Client
- Millionaire Blueprints Magazine
- Date
- September/October 2007
Introduction
From Small Business to Big Business
Stephanie wrote this article about an entrepreneur who built a business from the ground up. His business consisted of autopilot software for other start-ups. Millionaire Blueprints was a national magazine for entrepreneurs. Stephanie was a featured writer for the magazine, with more than 20 published articles.
![From Small Business to Big Business](img/clate sample.png)
Prestonwood Life Magazine
Details
- Category
- Editor
- Client
- Prestonwood Baptist Church
- Date
- November 2004
Introduction
Prestonwood Life Magazine: 2004 Holiday Issue
Stephanie was the editor and writer for a quarterly, four-color magazine called Prestonwood Life. This magazine had a readership of more than 23,000. Stephanie oversaw the creation of each magazine from concept to completion, coordinating the efforts of graphic designers, volunteers, outsourced printers, and ministers involved in different sections.
![Prestonwood Life Magazine 2004 Holiday Issue](img/lifemag sample.png)
31 Day Prayer Guide
Details
- Category
- Devotional
- Download
- 31-Day Pastor Prayer Guide
- Client
- Prestonwood Baptist Church
- Date
- 2004
Introduction
31-Day Pastor Prayer Guide
While working at one of the largest churches in America, Stephanie frequently authored devotionals. She wrote this 31-day devotional the Pastor used to encourage the congregation. She also wrote weekly devotions that were printed in the church’s bulletin, along with devotionals posted online and distributed via e-mail.
![31-Day Pastor Prayer Guide](img/prayer sample.png)
Writer's Digest Competition
Details
- Category
- Screenwriter
- Client
- Writer's Digest
- Date
- 2010
Introduction
Writer's Digest 2010 Movie/Television Script Competition
Stephanie is an avid screenwriter, having won several competitions. One of her favorites is placing fifth in a national screenplay competition for a sci-fi script she wrote titled “Sub-Rosa.”
Fiction Samples Available Upon Request
![Writer's Digest 2010 Movie/Television Script Competition](img/top5 sample.png)
Blog: Annoying LOST Moments
Details
- Category
- Publicist
- Direct Link
- Top 10 Most Annoying Things About Lost
- Client
- Self
- Date
- March 2008
Introduction
Top 10 Most Annoying Things About Lost
This article, published on my former blog, demonstrates my skills in targeting social media audiences. This blog post reached the front page of Digg with more than 1,500 diggs. The post also received more than 31,000 unique visitors in one day.
![Top 10 Most Annoying Things About Lost](img/lostmoments sample.png)
watchMEchanging.com
Details
- Category
- Online Video Creation
- Direct Link
- Best Episodes Playlist
- Client
- Visalus
- Date
- 2011
Introduction
I participated in the production of this video series which ran for 48 consecutive days on Youtube and gained more than 5,000 views.
Law Firm Services
Introduction
About My Service
Your involvement can range from, “Set it and forget it,” to, “Run everything by me first no matter what.” What I mean is this; as a journalist and a licensed lawyer, I can maintain your blog and social media sites with minimal supervision. Most of my clients, however, like to review every single communication before it is released – and I am more than happy to oblige.
All blog pieces are ghostwritten. The client has complete control over editing, attribution, distribution, and copyright.
All written works will be edited and re-edited per the client’s specifications. Complete customer satisfaction is my goal and if I cannot deliver a product that meets my client’s expectations, I will gladly refund their money.
I manage a team of writers in order to provide fast and high quality service. Rest assured that nothing reaches the client’s desk until it has received my personal stamp of approval.
Social Media Packages
- The Busy Blogger - $799/month_____[CLICK TO PURCHASE]
- • We’ll provide two high-quality posts a month to keep your blog from becoming dormant.
- Blogger's Special - $1,499/month +$399 Set-Up Fee
- • First, we’ll create a blog page for your firm.
- • Next, we will update your blog twice a week with fresh material to keep them coming back.
- Social Media Guru - 1,799/month +$699 Set-Up Fee
- • We’ll create a blog, Facebook page, Twitter page, LinkedIn, Google+, and Avvo page for your firm. Replace any of these with a different social media account for no additional cost.
- • We’ll update your blog twice a week with fresh material to keep them coming back.
- • We’ll help you gain valuable connections, subscriptions, and ‘likes’ by leveraging your current client base. This is a great way to jump-start your word of mouth marketing efforts.
- • We’ll monitor all your social media accounts making sure you stay informed and your image stays professional.
- • We’ll coordinate your social media accounts with your blog so that they create a synergy; this will result in generating more interest amongst current and potential customers.
- • We’ll write press releases per your requirements – up to two per month.
A La Carte
- Blog Posts
- Blog post topics can range from cases the firm has won to bios about attorneys in the firm, information about recalls, dangerous drugs, breaking news, legal developments, etc.
- • One single blog post - $499
(Expedited Turnaround Add $199) - • One blog post a week - $1099 a month
- • Two blog posts a week - $1499 a month
- Contact us if you need a subscription for more than two blog posts a week.
- Press Releases
- We’ll write a press release approximately one-page long about a news item, requiring one or two quotes from attorneys on staff. This can be used to capitalize on the positive PR of a big win in court or a CLE class you are teaching.
- • Press Release - $375
- • Press Release & Distribution on a leading PR website - $699
- Newsletters
- Let us write and design the layout for your law firm’s monthly or quarterly newsletter.
- • One Newsletter - $899
- Feature Articles for Law Firm’s Website
- We will write a full and professional article ready for publication. This can be an in-depth feature about a case, in-depth bio about an attorney, etc.
- • Approximately 800 to 1000 words - $1399
- One-Time Social Marketing Creations
- • Let us create a Twitter page for your firm - $99
- • Let us create a Facebook page for your firm - $299
- • Let us create an Avvo page for your firm - $299
- • Let us create a blog for your firm - $799
- • Additional social marketing pages (Google+, etc.) - $199
- Website Page (Text and Copy)
- • Hire me to write the text of your webpage. This includes any topic you need, whether it’s an attorney bio, a webpage on a dangerous drug, history of the firm, etc. - $1.75 per word.
Public Relations Database
We will create a specialized database for your firm, listing reporters that cover areas of interest to your firm.- Profiles will include
- • Contact information
- • Examples of recent articles they’ve written so you can send an e-mail with a personal touch.
- • We’ll include a sample “introductory e-mail” that you can send to introduce your press release.
- • We can also include the names of bloggers who specialize in your topic of interest.
- • Database example: “Reporters in Texas who’ve written stories about the drug Risperdal.”
- Price: $1,999 retainer covering 10 hours of labor. $199 an hour thereafter. If you want to limit the number of hours spent on the project or request a specific number of reporters in the database, we can work with you accordingly.
Research Services
- We can provide specialized research on topics of your request. Examples:
- • We can research a particular pharmaceutical or medical device and provide a background of legal issues with the drug.
- • We can provide in-depth “out-of-the-box” research on an expert witness. This is outside of the typical LexisNexis check you can do within your own office or FOIA requests. This type of research is specialized, in-depth research looking into contacts, history, etc.
- Price: $1,990 retainer covering 10 hours of labor. $199 an hour thereafter.
Writing and Editing
Introduction
About My Service
Your involvement can range from, “Set it and forget it,” to, “Run everything by me first no matter what.” What I mean is this; as a journalist and a licensed lawyer, I can maintain your blog and social media sites with minimal supervision. Most of my clients, however, like to review every single communication before it is released – and I am more than happy to oblige.
All blog pieces are ghostwritten. The client has complete control over editing, attribution, distribution, and copyright.
All written works will be edited and re-edited per the client’s specifications. Complete customer satisfaction is my goal and if I cannot deliver a product that meets my client’s expectations, I will gladly refund their money.
I manage a team of writers in order to provide fast and high quality service. Rest assured that nothing reaches the client’s desk until it has received my personal stamp of approval.
Social Media Packages
- The Busy Blogger - $799/month_____[CLICK TO PURCHASE]
- • We’ll provide two high-quality posts a month to keep your blog from becoming dormant.
- Blogger's Special - $1,499/month +$399 Set-Up Fee
- • First, we’ll create a blog page for you or your business.
- • Next, we will update your blog twice a week with fresh material to keep them coming back.
- Social Media Guru - 1,799/month +$699 Set-Up Fee
- • We’ll create a blog, Facebook page, Twitter page, LinkedIn, & Google+ and page for you or your business. Replace any of these with a different social media account for no additional cost.
- • We’ll update your blog twice a week with fresh material to keep them coming back.
- • We’ll help you gain valuable connections, subscriptions, and ‘likes’ by leveraging your current client base. This is a great way to jump-start your word of mouth marketing efforts.
- • We’ll monitor all your social media accounts making sure you stay informed and your image stays professional.
- • We’ll coordinate your social media accounts with your blog so that they create a synergy; this will result in generating more interest amongst current and potential customers.
- • We’ll write press releases per your requirements – up to two per month.
A La Carte
- Blog Posts
- Blog post topics can range from cases the firm has won to bios about attorneys in the firm, information about recalls, dangerous drugs, breaking news, legal developments, etc.
- • One single blog post - $499
(Expedited Turnaround Add $199) - • One blog post a week - $1099 a month
- • Two blog posts a week - $1499 a month
- Contact us if you need a subscription for more than two blog posts a week.
- Press Releases
- We’ll write a press release approximately one-page long about a news item, requiring one or two quotes from staff.
- • Press Release - $375
- • Press Release & Distribution on a leading PR website - $699
- Newsletters
- Let us write and design the layout for your business's monthly or quarterly newsletter.
- • One Newsletter - $899
- Feature Articles
- I will write a full and professional article ready for publication.
- • Approximately 800 to 1000 words - $1399
- One-Time Social Marketing Creations
- • Let us create a Twitter page for your firm - $99
- • Let us create a Facebook page for your firm - $299
- • Let us create an Avvo page for your firm - $299
- • Let us create a blog for your firm - $799
- • Additional social marketing pages (Google+, etc.) - $199
- Website Page (Text and Copy)
- • Hire me to write the text of your webpage. $1.75 per word.
Public Relations Database
We will create a specialized database for your business, listing reporters that cover areas of interest to your market.- Profiles will include
- • Contact information
- • Examples of recent articles they’ve written so you can send an e-mail with a personal touch.
- • We’ll include a sample “introductory e-mail” that you can send to introduce your press release.
- • We can also include the names of bloggers who specialize in your topic of interest.
- • Database example: “Reporters in Texas who’ve written stories about the drug Risperdal.”
- Price: $1,999 retainer covering 10 hours of labor. $199 an hour thereafter. If you want to limit the number of hours spent on the project or request a specific number of reporters in the database, we can work with you accordingly.
Research Services
- We can provide specialized research on topics of your request. Examples:
- • We can research a particular pharmaceutical or medical device and provide a background of legal issues with the drug.
- • We can provide in-depth “out-of-the-box” research on an expert witness. This is outside of the typical LexisNexis check you can do within your own office or FOIA requests. This type of research is specialized, in-depth research looking into contacts, history, etc.
- Price: $1,990 retainer covering 10 hours of labor. $199 an hour thereafter.
Black & White
Details
- Category
- Photograhpy
- Location
- Higashichikuma-gun, Nagano Prefecture, JP
- Camera
- Fujifilm FinePix F30
- Date
- 2008.9.23
Introduction
These are some black & white photos by ricoeurian
The first photo is from here. The second photo is from here. The third photo is from here.
![Graphicriver Leaflet](img/snapshot-blank.png)
![Graphicriver Leaflet](img/snapshot-blank.png)
![Graphicriver Leaflet](img/snapshot-blank.png)
Graphicriver Leaflet
Details
- Category
- Print Design
- Client
- Envato
- Date
- 2011.6
Introduction
Buy royalty free stock graphics and vectors, icon sets and Photoshop add-ons from GraphicRiver, a huge marketplace of great files.
![Graphicriver Leaflet](img/snapshot-blank.png)
![Graphicriver Leaflet](img/snapshot-blank.png)
![Graphicriver Leaflet](img/snapshot-blank.png)