I am very proud of this work
As a freelance writer, my editors often call on me for story ideas, with the expectation that if they like it, I get dibs on writing it. (I have come… Read more I am very proud of this work →
I Interviewed a Space Scientist
In my line of work, I’m very used to the concept of interviewing people who are way smarter than I am. Dr. Aileen Yingst is definitely one of those people. “Don’t sell yourself short, Lena. You’re smart,” you say. Yeah, that may be, but I’m no SPACE SCIENTIST. Dr. Yingst is a geologist at the nonprofit Planetary Science Institute, which works with NASA to provide science support for all of its various space missions. Dr. Yingst is a scientist on the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s mission for the space probe… Read more I Interviewed a Space Scientist →
Taking Readers on a Tour of Hampton Mansion
One of the things I love most about my job as a freelance writer is the variety of topics I get to learn about. Healthcare, check. Entrepreneurship, check. Fascinating people,… Read more Taking Readers on a Tour of Hampton Mansion →
Another Amazing Daughter
I’ve mentioned here before that one of my most long-standing projects has been writing the Today’s Daughters section in American Spirit, the award-winning and simply stunning bimonthly magazine for the… Read more Another Amazing Daughter →
Writing About the Opioid Crisis
As a freelance writer for a variety of healthcare-focused clients, I’ve had the opportunity to write about the opioid crisis more than once in recent months. The first opportunity came… Read more Writing About the Opioid Crisis →
I Have Tiny Home Fever
Through one of my clients, I recently had the opportunity to write some website copy for a new tiny home development in Austin, Texas. It was so much fun learning about the development, all the tiny little homes and especially what draws people to the lifestyle. I was sold! Of course, I think if my family were going to join the ranks of tiny house living we would need a tiny house compound. You know, one for my husband and me, one for the kids and their toys, and one… Read more I Have Tiny Home Fever →
I Interviewed a Female Pilot
Despite what airline marketing materials and children’s books would lead us to believe, there aren’t a whole lot of female pilots out there. While researching this article, a profile on… Read more I Interviewed a Female Pilot →
Connecting With Family Over a Little-Known Patriot
Yesterday’s mail included the latest edition of American Spirit, the award-winning magazine of the Daughters of the American Revolution for which I’ve written since 2005. Inside this issue was a… Read more Connecting With Family Over a Little-Known Patriot →
Lena Anthony 