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Aug 13, 2025

Writing Portfolio

Ghostwriting | Storycrafting | Writing Coaching

Writing Portfolio

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Mar 24, 2025

What I Wish I Knew at 44

A time-traveling missive to a younger self

What I Wish I Knew at 44

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Sep 6, 2024

Yes, There is an Alligator in Every Florida Lake - Here’s How to Coexist.

More gators than the combined human populations of Orlando, Miami, and Tampa

Yes, There is an Alligator in Every Florida Lake - Here’s How to Coexist.

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May 22, 2024

Living in the ‘Burbs with Bears

Education, respect, and common-sense practices make for mutual benefit

A large black bear walks on a driveway in front of a house.

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Apr 14, 2024

Our Definition of Productivity Is Wrong

Productivity is more than simply getting things done.

Our Definition of Productivity Is Wrong

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May 19

How to Conquer Your To-Be-Read Pile

Embark on a massive summer reading challenge

How to Conquer Your To-Be-Read Pile

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The Environment

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Mar 16

Silent Slashes: The Intangibles Lost When We Cut Down Trees

Natural history in our backyards

Silent Slashes: The Intangibles Lost When We Cut Down Trees

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Feb 20

Steamboats and Manatees: Making One Florida Spring Popular for Centuries

Sharing geography but hopefully not the same fate

A painted wooden sign with a manatee and a river, advertising the state park. The sign sits in front of a river.

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Jan 29

Book Review: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Hungry, toxic lesbian vampires

Book Review: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

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Jan 27

The Top 5 Places to See Manatees Right Now in Florida

Everyone could benefit from seeing a cute, gentle giant

The Top 5 Places to See Manatees Right Now in Florida

Karen McLaughlin

Karen McLaughlin

Writer | Former Talent Development Pro | Personal Trainer | FL Master Naturalist | Writing about women's fitness, midlife, self-improvement, and FL ecology.

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