After studying in the Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars, publishing short fiction in literary magazines, and serving as a freelance journalist for national publications, I built a successful strategic marketing consultancy.

To keep me writing despite the demands of building and managing a business, I started a personal blog in 2012. Observing Leslie today attracts thousands of visitors per month.

I've chosen to keep Observing Leslie as objective as possible and to maintain content control by not accepting advertising of any kind, including affiliate income, sponsored posts, or freebies in exchange for write-ups. However, running and maintaining a website has associated costs, so I'm ever appreciative when someone who values what they've found chips in to help me fund the costs of the site's hosting and upkeep.

Further, though I have finally had the opportunity to return my focus to my true passion, writing fiction, a few dollars from people who appreciate my work give me a lot of motivation to keep going—in addition to helping cover some of the costs of a professional activity that, as will come as no surprise to anyone, doesn't quite cover the costs of living. You can learn about my fiction writing on my author site.