I've written 10 non-fiction books for teens and pre-teens on a wide variety of topics from dream interpretation to handwriting analysis to growing up guides for girls.
My latest non-fiction book is Let's Party!, the second in the "What's Your Style?" series for Lobster Press (2005). This book gives pre-teens and teen girls eight complete party themes to choose from, such as the "Sensational Spa" or the "Spy Thriller Party," as well as quizzes and personality-specific troubleshooting tips.
Also check out Fearless Fashion, the first in the "What's Your Style?" series for Lobster Press (2004). This book deconstructs seven of today's hottest looks and tells girls how to get them while also giving tidbits of fashion history.
“The ideas are fresh and simple enough for the hostess to accomplish on her own…photo illustrations with colorful margins and backgrounds is reminiscent of popular teen magazines, adding to the adolescent appeal...This manual is sure to fly off library shelves.”
—School Library Journal
“This book almost makes me want to be a ’tween again!”
—Susan Johnston, MLS, The InGram, Ingram Library Service’s monthly newsletter
“… urges teens to experiment and to keep in mind that style develops over time, and that The best fashion trend is to be true to yourself. Color photos of celebrities and plentiful, mod illustrations enhance the text. Girls will enjoy thumbing through this book as their first step into the world of fashion.”
—School Library Journal
“The world of fashion and image are explored in this wonderful book aimed at teenage girls. ...[with a] positive message of self-concept, and self-discovery… This is a great book...”
—Resource Links
And don't forget these titles… Some are a bit old, but you can still find them all at Amazon.com, and some for a big bargain!
Reality Check, Q & A Advice on Life, Love, and Relationships, Scholastic, 2001
Ask Miss B: Advice on Friends and Growing Up, Scholastic, 2000
Your Body, Yourself, Q & A: Questions and Answers About Your Changing Body, Lowell House, 1999
Your Body, Yourself: A Guide to Your Changing Body, RGA Publishing, 1996
How to Analyze Handwriting, RGA Publishing, 1995
The Dream Scene, RGA Publishing, 1994
50 Nifty Super Scary Crafts and Other Things to Do, Lowell House, 1993
Girl Talk: Ask Allie, Lowell House, 1991
MAGAZINES
As a magazine writer, I specialize in women's and parenting issues. Publications I've written for include Woman's World, Parenting, Baby Talk, Family Life, Sassy, Teen, American Baby, the Los Angeles Times, Home, Women's Sports & Fitness, Modern Bride, Fit Pregnancy, First for Women, Runner's World, Entrepreneurial Woman, and Beauty.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
I am also available to write marketing material, brochures, press releases or in-house communications for businesses. My corporate clients have included Hilton Hotels, Edison International, and Gap, Inc..
