Rebecca has been a freelance writer for fifteen years. Her credits include a variety of local and national magazines. She has also written copy, publications and press releases for corporations, nonprofits and professionals. In addition, she has written ten books in a variety of genres.
PUBLISHED WRITING
Rebecca loves to share information and help parrot lovers with her pets at home. She writes frequently for national magazines that focus on pets and behavior. However, she has written articles on a variety of topics. Take a look!
Essays
The Rumpus, “When Barbara Jean was Missing,” , January 2012
The Rumpus, “What We Lost When We Lost Barbara Jean,” October 2011
The Rumpus, “You Are Not Me Inlandia,” June 2011
Prime Number, “American Falconry,” July 2010
The Coachella Review, “Home For Thanksgiving,” Spring 2010
“A Postcard from Above” (reprint from West), No Place for Puritans: Literature of the Southern California Desert, Hey Day Books, 2009.
Narrative, “White Water Ranch” Spring 2008
Divide, “Spring Tide,” Fall 2007
Iron Horse Review, “I’m Not A Hunter,” Fall 2007 (Pushcart Nominee)
West Magazine, “Postcard from Above,” December 3, 2006
South Dakota Review, “Mercy,” Summer 2006
Los Angeles Times Magazine, “Pantry Check,” November 2005
The Pointer Journal, “Jolie’s Bell,” September/October 2005
Short Stories
“Homecoming,” Inlandia Literary Journal, January 2011
“One More Winter,” Phantom Seed, November 2010
“Skins,” Used Furniture, November 2010
Pet Articles
Bird Talk, “Rules of Engagement: Five rules for a happy parrot household,” November 2011
BirdsUSA, “5 Ways to Be a Better Parrot Owner,” Annual 2011
Birds Talk, “It’s Me or the Parrot,” May 2010
Bird Talk, “Giving Back: Is fostering right for you?,” March 2010.
Bird Talk, “Starting Over: Hitting the reset button on your relationship,” January 2010
Bird Talk, “Under Assault? Reward the Good, not the Bad, to Avoid the Ugly,” October 2009.
Bird Talk, “Tame to Train,” September 2009
Bird Talk, “It’s a Team Effort: A well-behaved parrot is everyone’s responsibility,” June 2009.
Bird Talk, “Become a Better Trainer: Teach your bird these three essentials,” May 2009.
Bird Talk, “Your New Parrot Partner: Make the Honeymoon Last a Lifetime,” April 2009
Bird’s USA, “What No One Told You About Parrots,” Annual 2009
Bird Talk, “10 Steps to a Calm(er) Bird,” March 2008
Bird Talk, “Set for Life: What you teach your parrot makes all the difference,” April 2008
Bird Times, “Times are Changing,” April 2006
Dog & Kennel, “Rescue Dogs,” October 2005
Bird Times, “Rescue Me,” October 2005
Dog & Kennel, “Shelter Dogs: Right for You?,” August 2005
Bird Times, “Are you Talkin’ to Me?,” August 2005
Bird Times, “Fun with Food,” June 2005
Good Bird magazine, “Healesville Sactuary,” Spring 2005
Bird Times, “Stepping Up,” April 2005
Bird Times, “Its a Jungle Out There,” February 2005
Bird Times, “Entertaining A Bird Brain,” December 2004
Bird Times, “Get the Bite Out,” October 2004
Bird Times, “Get it on Cue, “ August 2004
Just Labs, “Cats and Labs Living Together,” May/April 2004
Bird Times, “The Basics of Bad Behavior,” February 2004
General Interest Articles
WildBird, “The Last Great Wilderness,” November/December 2011
Romance Writers Report, “Show Me More…Tell me Later,” May 2007
Desert Sun, “Parading in Style,” January 8, 2007
Paste Magazine, “Temequila…or whatever it’s called,” October 2006
Desert Magazine, “Ofer Gabriel Interview,” September 2006
Desert Magazine, “Doggie Spas,” August 2006
Desert Magazine, ”Rabbi Sally” Interview, August 2006
Desert Magazine, “Sal Valencia” Interview, June 2006
Desert Magazine, “Mario Gonzales” Interview, May 2006
92260, “Hidden Parks”, Spring 2006
92260, “Pete Carlson: Secrets to life and golf”, Spring 2006
Desert Magazine, “Bobby Bianco” Interview, March 2006
Desert Magazine, “Dennie Smith” Interview, February 2006
92260, “The Animal Ambassadors,” Winter 2006
92260, “Butterflies are Free,” Winter 2006
BOOKS
The author of twelve books, Rebecca has no plan to stop writing anytime soon. She loves to learn more about the natural world while writing reference books. Rebecca also works hard to help add to the literature available to help pet owners with their birds. Her true love though is writing a good story. Check out her romance novel and her memoir.
Lories & Lorikeets, TFH, 2011
Finches, TFH 2010
Lift, Red Hen Press, 2009
A Parrot for Life: Raising and Training the Perfect Parrot Companion, TFH Publications, January 2007
How Should the World Respond to Natural Disasters?, Greenhaven Press, 2006 (Editor)
Is There Life After Death, Greenhaven Press, 2005 (Editor)
Uniquely Nevada, Heinemann Library, 2005
Acid Rain, Lucent 2004
Endangered Animals & Habitats Frogs & Toads, Lucent 2003
Falcon’s Return, Avalon Books 2002
Endangered Animals & Habitats Owls, Lucent 2002
