CONTRIBUTORS
Dalene Bickel CONTRIBUTING WRITER
I am a freelance writer and founder of Lasting Legacies (lasting-legacies.net), where I serve as a biographer, nonfiction book coach and legacy speaker. I am the author of The One-Year Collection of Weekly Writing Prompts, have co-authored multiple autobiographies and have contributed to anthologies, local magazines and online publications. A resident of Hampstead for more than 20 years, I enjoy spending time at the beach, reading and sipping java at area coffee shops. I am a history buff who enjoys discovering the stories of the past (both near and far) while also appreciating the amazing opportunities of the present. Life is truly an adventure, full of people and experiences worth writing about! Follow me on Facebook at LastingLegaciesBios.
Chris G. Layt CONTRIBUTING WRITER
I have 40 years of experience writing a wide variety of articles from PSAs for Texas Tech University and travel and feature articles for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to Power Point and info documents for Appalachian State student union and news and feature articles for local newspapers and magazines.
Courtney McLaughlin CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A city girl with a beach problem, I was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina (go Panthers!). My passion for travel is matched only by my love of writing — both professional and personal. I’ve been honored to have my byline in a variety of publications including The Charlotte Observer, Ballantyne Magazine, Charlotte Parent, Retirement Lifestyles, SouthPark Magazine, My School Rocks and others. When I’m not fretting over comma usage or trying to form a succinct headline, I help business clients connect with the communities they serve in 350 words or less. I share my home with my teenage daughter and nine-year old mutt who never leave me at a loss for words.
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