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I am a writer and author with more than 20 years of publishing experience across topics including news, entertainment, plant medicines, nootropics and other supplements. My work has appeared on three continents, with front-page features in outlets such as The Advocate, Afterimage, White Chimney, The Morning Star, and others. My last book was a top-10 indie True Crime pick of 2023 from Bookshop.org. In addition to writing, I’ve narrated audiobooks, hosted podcasts, and run an herbal business. I’m comfortable with Word and LibreOffice, Google Docs, and remote-work tools like Slack, Asana and Trello. I also perform keyword research for SEO, craft content for social media outreach, and collaborate with clients across varying industries.…I am a writer and author with more than 20 years of publishing experience across topics including news, entertainment, plant medicines, nootropics and other supplements. My work has appeared on three continents, with front-page features in outlets such as The Advocate, Afterimage, White Chimney, The Morning Star, and others. My last book was a top-10 indie True Crime pick of 2023 from Bookshop.org. In addition to writing, I’ve narrated audiobooks, hosted podcasts, and run an herbal business. I’m comfortable with Word and LibreOffice, Google Docs, and remote-work tools like Slack, Asana and Trello. I also perform keyword research for SEO, craft content for social media outreach, and collaborate with clients across varying industries.

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I am a writer and author with more than 20 years of publishing experience across topics including news, entertainment, plant medicines, nootropics and other supplements. My work has appeared on three continents, with front-page features in outlets such as The Advocate, Afterimage, White Chimney, The Morning Star, and others. My last book was a top-10 indie True Crime pick of 2023 from Bookshop.org. In addition to writing, I’ve narrated audiobooks, hosted podcasts, and run an herbal business. I’m comfortable with Word and LibreOffice, Google Docs, and remote-work tools like Slack, Asana and Trello. I also perform keyword research for SEO, craft content for social media outreach, and collaborate with clients across varying industries.…I am a writer and author with more than 20 years of publishing experience across topics including news, entertainment, plant medicines, nootropics and other supplements. My work has appeared on three continents, with front-page features in outlets such as The Advocate, Afterimage, White Chimney, The Morning Star, and others. My last book was a top-10 indie True Crime pick of 2023 from Bookshop.org. In addition to writing, I’ve narrated audiobooks, hosted podcasts, and run an herbal business. I’m comfortable with Word and LibreOffice, Google Docs, and remote-work tools like Slack, Asana and Trello. I also perform keyword research for SEO, craft content for social media outreach, and collaborate with clients across varying industries.

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I am a writer and author with more than 20 years of publishing experience across topics including news, entertainment, plant medicines, nootropics and other supplements. My work has appeared on three continents, with front-page features in outlets such as The Advocate, Afterimage, White Chimney, The Morning Star, and others. My last book was a top-10 indie True Crime pick of 2023 from Bookshop.org.

In addition to writing, I’ve narrated audiobooks, hosted podcasts, and run an herbal business. I’m comfortable with Word and LibreOffice, Google Docs, and remote-work tools like Slack, Asana and Trello. I also perform keyword research for SEO, craft content for social media outreach, and collaborate with clients across varying industries.

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Work Experience

Freelance Writer and Author at Self-employed

January 1, 2015 - November 23, 2025

Freelance writer focusing on news reporting, entertainment media, plant medicines, nootropics and other supplements. Published in print and online publications across three continents; authored a top-10 indie True Crime pick of 2023 on Bookshop.org; conducted research, interviews, and editing for diverse clients.

Voice Actor at Self-employed

December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Narrated 23 audiobooks between 2018 and 2022 under own name and the pseudonym Robert Wrenlock. Proficient with Audacity and Reaper; performed audio editing at beginner to intermediate level.

Co-host at Walking the Wire podcast

January 1, 2022 - November 23, 2025

Hosted the Walking the Wire podcast, exploring David Simon's HBO series with guests from various backgrounds to provide context on the show's worlds (podcast currently paused).

Owner/Operator at New Dawn Herbals & Fine Gifts

December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Owned and operated a herbs and ethnobotanicals business; formulated proprietary blends; managed a team of ~12; supplied materials to other kratom and ethnobotanical vendors; shipped over a million supplement capsules between 2015-2018 without incident.

Content Creator at Peak Nootropics

December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Regularly created content related to nootropics and supplementation; pitched, researched and developed content optimized for search ranking; helped drive social media strategy and online presence.

Copywriter at Crowd Content

December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Wrote ad copy, website content and product descriptions across industries including retirement communities and other consumer sectors; contributed to multiple client projects.

PR Writer at Stop Whispering PR (SWPR)

December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Wrote press releases and promotional copy for music artists; assisted in writing copy and online promotion for clients.

Ghostwriter at Self-employed

December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Ghostwrote client books and content; experience ranges from self-help titles to web content; collaborated remotely with multiple clients.

Owner/Operator at New Dawn Herbals & Fine Gifts

January 1, 2015 - November 23, 2025

Offered high-quality herbs and ethnobotanicals, formulated proprietary blends. Managed retail sales and provided materials to other kratom and ethnobotanical vendors. Led a team of about a dozen who compounded, encapsulated and bottled supplements for Peak Nootropics and Limitless Mindset; team produced over a million capsules (2015–2018).

Content Creator at Peak Nootropics

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Regularly created content related to nootropics and supplementation; pitched, researched and developed content optimized for search ranking.

Voice Actor at Self-employed

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Narrated 23 audiobooks between 2018 and 2022 under my name and the pseudonym Robert Wrenlock. Proficient with Audacity and Reaper DAWs; editing at beginner-to-intermediate level.

Co-host at Walking the Wire

January 1, 2022 - November 23, 2025

Co-hosted the Walking the Wire podcast, exploring David Simon's HBO series with guests from varied backgrounds.