Expertise:  My expertise is print journalism, especially magazine writing, editing and publishing. I can answer questions about the magazine industry, magazine trends, how the Internet has affected magazines, the history of magazines,as well as ethical and legal issues in publishing. I can also offer advice about magazine jobs and careers.

Experience in the area
Professor of Journalism and Head of the Magazine Program at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, since 1990. Freelance magazine writer. Co-author: "Magazines: A Complete Guide to the Industry" (2006) and "Feature and Magazine Writing: Action, Angle and Anecdotes." (2005)

Organizations
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Publications
Encyclopedia Britannica Book of the Year, 1989-2006 Encyclopedia of International Media and Communication Encyclopedia of American Journalism History History of the Mass Media in the United States: An Encyclopedia

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. University of Tennessee B.A. Stetson University

Awards and Honors
Who's Who in American Education (Marquis 2006)

Past/Present clients
Consultant to magazine start-up ventures including "Radius: The Magazine" and "Hope: A Magazine for Christian Women"