About Me
I am a writer, translator, and poet living in beautiful Raleigh, NC. I enjoy writing and translating as they both involve continuous learning and expression of ideas. I have Bachelors degrees in English and French, but I have also studied Spanish, and am currently studying Irish.
I have been published in the newsletter for the Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters, the Grapevine, on The Fix Online, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for Kids, and by various online and offline clients.
I also regularly write for Demand Studios on topics from Filing an Amended Return to Teddy Bear Tea Parties.
My hobbies include gardening, aquaria, knitting, and pottery.
My Awards & Certifications
B.A. degrees in English and French from NC State University.
Honorable Mention in the Dylan Days Creative Writing Contest
Semifinalist in the NC State Poetry Writing Contest
My Experience
French to English translation of annual reports, brochures, certificates, correspondence, memorandum of association, mining documents, and pension documents.
Publication of articles, poetry, and reviews.
Customer Support for a Railroad Software company
Tax Preparation
Commercial Insurance
My Latest Articles
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French Expressions using "coup de"
Understand how the French expression "coup de" is used throughout the French language, both directly and idiomatically. Study these phrases so that you can tell the difference between "coup de tonnerre," a thunderbolt and "coup de...Published on October 28, 2009 to Language Learning
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Catalan Phrases and How to Count in Catalan
Visitors to Barcelona are sometimes surprised to learn that Spanish, Castilian Spanish, is not the only language spoken in Spain. This article provides an introduction to Catalan, a language which has been spoken in Catalonia since the 9th century.Published on September 29, 2009 to Language Learning
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French Numbers
Learning how to count is a basic skill in any language, and it is no different in French. However, there are a few interesting tricks to learning the French numbering system. Remember when you asked your teachers when you would need to use math in your...Published on September 21, 2009 to Language Learning
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