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Vanessa stands, wearing a pink blouse and white cardigan. She is looking down at the pink flowered notebook she is holding.

I offer editors reassurance and results.

In a challenging media landscape, editors and publishers cannot afford to lose time or money trying to find the right person for the job. If deadlines are missed, sources are sketchy, or prose is robotic, everyone’s frustrated.

​You need reliable, trustworthy content. I deliver that – on deadline – with a lot of heart and depth.


I produce beautifully crafted human interest narratives shaped by diverse sources, meticulous research, and over ten years of experience. I add weight to short service articles and bring warmth to essays and features. I sculpt heartfelt stories that encourage readers to return again and again for positive, relatable, insightful pieces.

I can’t wait to add our next collaboration to my portfolio. Email me to talk about your next project.

Scroll down to review my travel, human interest, Ottawa, and corporate copywriting portfolios.
TRAVEL STORIES
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Chasing Waterfalls
in Sudbury, ON
Learning to paint en plein air like the Group of Seven - Following A.Y. Jackson on the Onaping River 
Read in Porter Magazine
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Hidden Canada
2025
 The eighth edition of The Globe’s annual travel guide celebrates Canadian wanderlust with 10 new destinations
Read in Globe & Mail
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Hop on a Train from Toronto
TO VISIT BEAUTIFUL OTTAWA
Dine on modern Canadian farm-to-table cuisine, bike around town, and visit an urban forest, all in the nation’s capital.
Read in Toronto Star
HUMAN INTEREST STORIES
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Brides Invited to
WRECK THE DRESS
​This domestic violence fundraiser lets participants play in the muck as they say goodbye to their past.
Read in Broadview
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Making Canada's Cities
Swimmable Again
As Canadian summers heat up, more urban residents are tapping the potential of their local rivers and lakes.
Read in The Narwhal
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The Queen Of
Grown-In-Quebec Figs​
The delicate Mediterranean fruits thrive in a Quebec farm showcasing the unparalleled flavour of fresh figs.
Read in Chatelaine
OTTAWA STORIES
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What's Better than a 
Colourful Coffee Card?
The only thing sweeter than the rewards of a free cup of delicious coffee are the cards themselves.​
Ottawa Business Journal
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Eight Reasons to Visit Hallmark's
CHRISTMAS CAPITAL
When the corporate executive has to decide if they’ll shut down the candy cane factory, where do they go? To Ottawa!
Read in Travel Awaits
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See the World's Biggest
TULIP FESTIVAL
The festival has grown into a legendary event. Big names, including Alanis Morissette, have graced the festival’s stage.
Read in Matador
CORPORATE PORTFOLIO
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Health Insurance in Italy
FOR EXPATS
Foreigners living in Italy will need to have their proverbial ducks in a row before tackling the bureaucracy.
For International Insurance
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Nine Tips for Dog Parents
HAVING TO RETURN TO WORK
It's hard enough to go back to the office. Here’s how to make the transition easier on your bebes — and, let’s face it, you.
For Buzzfeed
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Top RV Road Trip Routes​
In Ontario
Where to stop for everything from stunning waterfall treks to wide-open winery roads in Ontario.
For RVezy

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