About

I'm a writer, ghostwriter and editor specializing in medicine, health, and social issues, but writing on other subjects as well. I write books, articles, white papers and more. I'm the author of I Never Called It Rape: The Ms. Report on Recognizing, Fighting and Surviving Date and Acquaintance Rape (HarperCollins). First published in 1988, it has been continuously in print since publication, with a 3rd edition in 2019. It was named to several "Best Books" lists.

I have edited/rewritten books for others, including a physician and medical educator, a business professor, a retired public relations executive and a corporate training specialist. I write articles for web and print publications, nonprofit organizations, universities and others.

I'm a member of the Authors Guild, the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), and Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ).

Featured Work

I Never Called It Rape: The Ms. Report on Recognizing, Fighting and Surviving Date and Acquaintance Rape

1988; 2nd edition, 1994; 3rd edition, 2019

A groundbreaking look at rape between people who know each other, built on in-depth reporting, scientific data and evocative first-person accounts. Detailed the reality of acquaintance rape and date rape on college campuses and in the wider community. Named to several "Best Books" lists. 3rd edition published in 2019.

Other Works

Awards and Recognition

  • I've won several national journalism awards.