Kathleen Conroy

This story was published in the May 14, 2006 issue of USA Weekend Magazine.

Tales That Sell More Than a Story

A new publishing trend promotes products and places.

by Kathleen Conroy

Stories that portray a place in a desirable light aren’t new; think what precocious children’s book character Eloise did for The Plaza, the posh New York City hotel where the fictional moppet lives. more

About Me

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An experienced print journalist, I left a major West Coast daily to fulfill a long-held dream to freelance. I've never looked back.

I love this work because I get to use my well-honed reporting and writing skills to explore a broad range of subjects. While I write a lot on books and authors, workplace issues, entrepreneurship and volunteerism, I also cover art, food, popular science, business, family dynamics, psychology, lifestyle and health.

I contribute to a variety of media – consumer magazines, Web sites, newspapers, newsletters, and corporate, non-profit and trade publications, I have written regularly for USA Weekend Magazine and Pages, and my credits have also included Family Circle, Woman's Day, Saveur, American Profile, MyBusiness, SmallOffice/HomeOffice, Editor & Publisher, The Rotarian, Western Horseman and many others.

One of my favorite articles, "Distributing Heavenly Hats," originally published in American Profile Magazine in December, 2006, appeared in the anthology, Hometown Heroes: Real Stories of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things All Across America, published by HarperCollins in spring, 2007.

I'm currently working on a book proposal with the working title, Mothering Mom: Advice from Daughters Caring for Their Aging Mothers.

Past book projects include What You Should Know About Authentic Indian Jewelry, (Gro-Pub Press). Copies of this buyer's guide to Navajo, Hopi and Zuni jewelry are available on Amazon.com.

I've also been a contributing writer to three workplace-oriented books published by the Dartnell Corp.: Indispensable You: 7 Simple Things You Must Do to Keep Your Job Today and Tomorrow; Quality Depends on You; and Phone Me, Fax Me, Beep Me: Teleconnecting Your Way to Success.

At right, you've find links that lead to several examples of recent work. To discuss what I can do for your print or Web publication – whether you need a feature, FOB or profile – please drop me an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kathleen Conroy - Writer

About Me