Lockie's Writing

Creative Nonfiction/Essays

"When Freedom throws a party" published in The Christian Science Monitor March 21, 2011

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"Exploring Intersections: An Exercise in Dismembering and Remembering Selves" published in Brevity September 2010 issue 34

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"Magic Strawberry Grace" published in Backyard Living - July, 2008

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"Room for Purple Horses" published in Hip Mama - #38 The Labor Issue, September 2007

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"Joyce Carol Oates and the American South: Her Use of a Southern Style" published in Celestial Timepiece

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"Adventures in Multitasking" published in Common Ties Feb. 19, 2007

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"Socrates in Training Pants" published in Literary Mama 01.05.07

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"MUMs—Made-Up Memories" published in Mad Lovin' Mama - Issue #9 Winter 2006/2007

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"Imaginary Voices" published in Seattle Writergrrls 2006 issue 2 December

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"On the Peril of Ceiling Fans" published in the The Morning News, June 2006

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Freelance Clips — Lifestyle & Home

"Traditions of Thanks" published in WNC Parent Magazine - November 2010

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"Bend me, shape me: Asheville kids' hottest fashion accessory? Rubber bands" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, May 17, 2010

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"Your Father's Day Guide: Indoors and outdoors, artsy and more" published in WNC Parent Magazine - June 2009

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"Celebrate Mother's Day in Style" (including Lockie's mom's recipe for baked apple French toast!) published in WNC Parent Magazine - May 2009

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"We Give Thanks: Families Bond over Thanksgiving traditions" published in WNC Parent Magazine - November 2008

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"Gifts to aid, soothe the new mom" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, June 23, 2008

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"How to host a successful yard or garage sale" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, May 3, 2008

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"Bless the beasts" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, April 23, 2008

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"Your guide to local shelters and agencies" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, February 11, 2008

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Freelance Clips — Food & Beverage

"Beertown, USA: Asheville" published in Draft - September/October 2010

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"Beyond the Typical Cake: Move over yellow cake with buttercream - there are other birthday options" published in WNC Parent Magazine - July 2009

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"Toast the bride, groom" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, June 13, 2008

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Freelance Clips — Parenting

"Surviving the Toddler Years: Tips for getting through a plane trip, a meal out and more" published in WNC Parent Magazine - October 2010
   (also appeared in the Asheville Citizen Times on September 17, 2010)

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"Expectations vs. Reality: Parenthood's Challenges Catch Many New Parents Off-guard" published in WNC Parent Magazine - September 2010

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"Get Moving Together: Parent-child classes promote fun, fitness and family time" published in WNC Parent Magazine - April 2010

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"Beyond Campfires: Nontraditional camps" published in WNC Parent Magazine - March 2010

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"Get Artsy: Visual arts classes tap children's creativity" published in WNC Parent Magazine - January 2010

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"Benefits of Nursing" published in WNC Parent Magazine - September 2009

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"Awaken the Spirit at Camp" published in WNC Parent Magazine - March 2009

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"Inexpensive holiday gifts for children" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, December 15, 2008

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"Gift ideas: Encourage creativity with board games" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, December 1, 2008

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"Gear Up For Baby: 10 Great Baby Gadgets" published in WNC Parent Magazine - September 2008

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"Summer camps offer unity with nature, opportunity for self-discovery" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, March 10, 2008

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"Top 10 gifts for teens and tweens" published in WNC Parent Magazine - December 2007

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"Top 10 gifts for baby's 1st Christmas" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, December 10, 2007

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Freelance Clips — Travel

"Myrtle Beach : Go Beyond the Ocean" published in WNC Parent Magazine - May 2011

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"Cruising : Your Family's Ship Has Come In" published in WNC Parent Magazine - May 2011

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"Head North for the Winter : Boone and Blowing Rock offer cold-weather family fun" published in WNC Parent Magazine - January 2011

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"A Visit to Winston-Salem" published in WNC Parent Magazine - December 2010
   (also appeared in the Asheville Citizen Times on November 29, 2010)

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"Go West: With I40 Reopened Tennessee Destinations Are Again Easily in Reach" published in WNC Parent Magazine - June 2010

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"Education Meets Adventure: A Family Travel Guide to 3 Historic Cities" published in WNC Parent Magazine - May 2010

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Freelance Clips — Fashion

"The Holidays' Finest Attire" published in WNC Parent Magazine - November 2009

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"Warm up the kids with uniquely Asheville fashions" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Living Section, January 14, 2008

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Environmental Journalism

"Skydiving Stunt" pubished in - WNC Magazine - March, 2011

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"River Link" aired on NPR - WPVM (Asheville) as part of the Swannanoa Journal - March, 2010

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Published Fiction

"Marijuana or Roller Coaster?" published in McSweeney's Internet Tendency February 4, 2010

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"Lockie Confidentials - Issue 7" published in Mad Hatter's Review Issue 7

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"Letter to the Welfare Office from the Social Worker of the Old Woman Living in the Shoe" published in Opium Magazine March 25, 2009

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"Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Dip" published in Quarter After Eight volume 14

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"Open Letter to the Person Who Told My Mother Her Hair Looked Good This Way" published in Wild Violet Live Steel - volume VI issue 1

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"Lesions" published in Foliate Oak February 2007 - Volume 2, Issue 2

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"...one new cat" published in Problem Child Tuxedo issue, Volume 20, Issue 1, fall 2006

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"Robinson Crusoe" published in Opium 1.12.07

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"Open Marriage" published in Chick Flicks Issue 10

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"Some Things My Sister Left Behind" published in ken*again Winter 2006/2007

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"Butterflies Are Free" published in Southern Hum Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2006

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"The Mourning of Pear" published in the Muscadine Lines: A Southern Journal, November 2006

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"Hands" published in the Emerson Review Spring 2006

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Advertorial Copywriting

"Southcliff" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Real Estate Section, May 2011

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"Mills Creek Condominiums" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Real Estate Section, April 2010

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"Wind in the Oaks" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Real Estate Section, April 2010

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"Lower Grassy Cottages" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Real Estate Section, December 2009

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"Spicewood Hills" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Real Estate Section, November 2009

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"Bright's Creek" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Real Estate Section, November 2009

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"Biltmore Lake" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Real Estate Section, November 2009

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"Homes America: Quality Craftsmanship for under $200,000" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Real Estate Section, November 2009

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"Biltmore Lake" published in Asheville Citizen Times - Real Estate Section, July 2009

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Awards

2008 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, Semi-Finalist

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2007 New England Writers Awards, Honorable Mention - Creative Non Fiction

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25th annual EVVY awards, Best Prose

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