Somewhere between reading To Kill a Mockingbird and writing news stories for local papers, I discovered that storytelling—whether creative or strictly professional—is how I make sense of the world. Over the years, I have developed into the kind of writer people call when they need a blend of empathy, clarity, and profound experience.
Words Are My Work.
Stories Are My Strength.
Professional Highlights
• Freelance writer and editor with expertise in healthcare, PR, journalism, and literary writing
• Academic proofreader, developmental and line editor
• Acquisitions Team, Vendela Publishing
• Book Review Editor, The Pen Woman Magazine
• Editing cadre, Pen Woman Press
• Co-author, Legendary Locals of Jacksonville (Arcadia Publishing)
• Decades of professional writing experience, including:
– Communications contractor for a major health insurance company (2018–2025)
– FEMA External Affairs Specialist (2009–2018)
– Journalist and editor for multiple Florida newspapers
Credentials
• Member, Editorial Freelancers Association
• Multiple awards from PRSA, FPRA, and national literary organizations
•MFA in Creative Writing, University of California-Riverside
Creative Work
In addition to corporate documents, presentations, and academic papers, I write poetry and fiction under the byline of L.J. Provost. My work has appeared in the Kelp Journal, Writers Resist, Chasing Light, the Potato Soup Journal, and gallery exhibits across Florida. My newsletter, Wild Ink, connects readers to stories rooted in memory and mystery.