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Books

Over the course of my professional career I’ve written all sorts of marketing materials. Now, I channel my love for writing into books and blogs that inform and entertain. Check out my latest works below.

Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal

Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal takes you on a quest to discover 50 must-see natural wonders in the Grand Canyon State.

For each of the 50 places there’s a page that tells you the best time to go, how to get there and how to get permits or passes, if needed. On the opposite page, you check it off your bucket list and journal about your experience. Read more>>

Published October 2019 on Amazon

ROMANCING THE BLATT is a collection of real, heartwarming and humorous stories that any fan of Rosenblatt Stadium or college baseball will enjoy. There’s plenty of historical accounts and moments of baseball glory, too.

My story is that of a kid who grew up in the shadows of the towering stadium lights of Omaha’s Rosenblatt Stadium, left the neighborhood as an adult and was drawn back again and again. My love affair with Rosenblatt culminated with an incredible, behind-the-scenes journey few have experienced. Read more>>

Published June 2020 on Amazon

Explorer

Regardless of my location or stage in life, I’ve always possessed a desire to explore. When I moved to Arizona from Colorado in 2012, I thought my exploration days would start winding down. I mean, how can any place compare to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado? Boy, was I wrong.

Selfie at Havasupai Falls in the Grand Canyon.

Within a year of moving to Arizona, I made my first trip to the Grand Canyon. That experience opened my eyes to all sorts of possibilities. Did you know hiking season is year round in Arizona? Same with kayaking.

There’s no limit to the adventure opportunities in this state. My Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide started out as just that: a list. Over time it became a blog post, then a bestselling 125-page self-published book.

Selfie at Horseshoe Bend near Page, AZ

Guide

After my 20-year corporate job ended in 2019, I picked up a few side hustles to help fill the income gap while I pursued another full-time job. One of those gigs involved guiding hikes in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, not far from my home. I started with a full-moon hike experience and slowly added on other types of hikes.

Guiding a sunrise hike in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve

To date, I’ve guided over 600 hikes and continue to host the experiences in my spare time. I’ve earned stellar ratings and reviews on the platform I use to promote my guided experiences.

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