News and Marketing Articles
My professional writing career began my junior year of high school (2012) when I became to be a VIBE intern at my local newspaper. Since then, I’ve freelanced for various marketing agencies, organizations, and papers. Below is a complication of some of my published works and news features.
News Articles:
“UOG Press Books for young adults leaving home.” Aug. 31, 2022.
So, what does a young adult leaving home bring with them when Nåna’s homecooked meals won’t stay warm in a carry-on and a family photo pales in comparison to a warm embrace? What little piece of Guåhan can fit perfectly tucked in the crook of an arm or the bottom of a well-worn backpack? The answer is simple.
UOG Press for young adults
“Show your valentine love with a book from UOG Press.” Feb. 10, 2023.
“Imagine this: It’s almost Valentine’s Day. The shelves at the grocery store are bereft of candy grams and teddy bears holding heart-shaped chocolate boxes. The phoneline at your favorite flower shop rings endlessly as florists around island work hard to fulfill orders from Yigo to Malesso’.”
Show your valentine love with a book from UOG Press
“UOG Press has holiday book bundles for every reader.” Dec. 15, 2022.
“[T]his season, instead of sending a wine and cheese basket to your relatives in California, waiting in hour-long lines on Christmas Eve for last-minute presents or regifting the same Tupperware set that has strangely been at every white elephant gift exchange your workplace has had, give the timeless and meaningful gift of stories.”
Holiday book bundles for every reader
Visit Guam Articles:
“20 Things to Try in 2020.” Jan. 10, 2020.
“Adventure Island.” Dec. 27, 2018.
“Come Into Bloom – Flora of Guam.” Dec. 22, 2018.
“Dive into adventure at Marbo Cave and Cliffside.” Jan. 18, 2019.
“Give the Gift of Chocolate: Valentine’s Day and White Day in Japan.” Feb. 1, 2019.
“Hole in the Wall Restaurants: Part 2.” Jan. 16, 2020.
“Korea Celebrates Valentine’s All Year Round.” Mar. 5, 2019.
“Surf Guam’s Waves of Sustainability.” Apr. 29, 2019.
“Starting out as one man’s hope of reducing waste on his own island, Maisa, founded by Aguarin Iriarte, aims to provide zero-waste alternatives to the hustle and bustle of a plastic-filled world. The business was first popularized by a set of reusable metal straws that had sold out two weeks after its first launch. Now, customers can purchase reusable, cotton bags that are perfect for holding produce from the grocery store, sustainably-sourced bamboo utensils, bottle brushes made of coconut husk, and organic shampoo and conditioner bars all perfect for carrying out Maisa’s mission to live a more eco-friendly and efficient lifestyle.”
Surf Guam’s Waves of Sustainability
“Surf the Sales of the Eighth Annual Shop Guam e-Festival.” Nov. 8, 2019.
“Take a Bite out of This: How Guam Came to be the Shape it is Today.” Apr. 1, 2019.
“Weave your Way into CHamoru Month.” Mar. 15, 2019.
“What to Get Your Loved Ones this Tropical Christmas.” Nov. 22, 2019.
Personal Features:
“‘Unique, but interconnected’: UOG Press releases journal.” Feb. 28, 2023.
“I would describe it (as) all these voices from our island collectively coming together … (and) sharing a bit about their experiences, which are all unique, but also interconnected, because of living in this unique island environment and the cultures that we are surrounded by.”
Unique, but interconnected
“Pictures That Tell A Story exhibit opens at the Lees-Reyes Gallery.” Dec. 9, 2022.
“Like any UOG Press workshop — whether it be focused on writing, reflection, or creation — we hope to broaden the spaces for creativity and connection to flourish.”
Pictures that Tell A Story
“Celebrating creativity for International Creativity Month.” Jan. 19, 2023.
“After coming out of a pandemic that had detrimental effects on mental health and well-being, our community deserves these spaces for expression and connection.”
Dry Nights Open Mic Night
“UOG Press launches initiative to encourage expression.” Jan. 31, 2022.
“Youths encouraged to submit works to ‘Your Art Matters.’” Apr. 24, 2022.
“UOG Press offers free ‘Dry Nights’ screening, panel.” Oct. 18, 2022.
“While ‘Dry Nights’ begins as a book, the film only helps to propel the message of the book further in another new and engaging way. What’s more, the film brings together artists of all kinds showing us what’s possible when we uplift and support our talented community of creatives.”
UOG Press offers free ‘Dry Nights’ screening, panel.
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