Published Works
I’m the author of eight nonfiction books and hundreds of magazine feature articles on a wide variety of topics. Here’s a sampling of the topics I’ve covered for local-, regional-, and national-circulation magazines. (Click on the title links to read the articles.)
Travel:
North Central Florida’s luminous fresh water springs, the area’s best birding sites, Georgia’s Golden Isles, romantic getaways, educational travel, and more.
A Cumberland Island Dream Trip
The Cumberland Island National Seashore just north of the Florida/Georgia border offers a natural getaway.
Old Soul
Peer into the mouth of Wakulla Spring just outside of Tallahassee and you'll be looking deep into the heart of old Florida.
Published February 13, 2007
The Cumberland Island National Seashore just north of the Florida/Georgia border offers a natural getaway.
Old Soul
Peer into the mouth of Wakulla Spring just outside of Tallahassee and you'll be looking deep into the heart of old Florida.
Published February 13, 2007
The arts:
In-depth profiles of some of North Central Florida’s outstanding visual and performing artists.
Florida Style
From his line of refined "Florida Ranch" pieces to funky "Fish camp" furniture, George Ferreira's studio furniture and sculptures are uniquely Florida.
Published June 5, 2006
Fabric Magic
Carol Drummond's art quilts are created with the same deliberation and planning that goes into the composition of a fine oil painting. Published October 18, 2008
From his line of refined "Florida Ranch" pieces to funky "Fish camp" furniture, George Ferreira's studio furniture and sculptures are uniquely Florida.
Published June 5, 2006
Fabric Magic
Carol Drummond's art quilts are created with the same deliberation and planning that goes into the composition of a fine oil painting. Published October 18, 2008
Food and drink:
World cuisine, chocolate, single-malt Scotch whisky, Cajun cooking, and more.
Scotch Made Simple
Murdo MacLeod practically cut his teeth on Scotch whisky, taking his first taste at the tender age of 10, when he was still living in Scotland with his family.
Published April 24, 2006
A Taste of India
For the uninitiated, Indian cuisine brings to mind a single dish—curry—which many believe derives its flavor from a lone ingredient that can be bought in practically any grocery store: curry powder.
Published October 5, 2006
Murdo MacLeod practically cut his teeth on Scotch whisky, taking his first taste at the tender age of 10, when he was still living in Scotland with his family.
Published April 24, 2006
A Taste of India
For the uninitiated, Indian cuisine brings to mind a single dish—curry—which many believe derives its flavor from a lone ingredient that can be bought in practically any grocery store: curry powder.
Published October 5, 2006
Culture, history and collectibles:
Global holiday celebrations, profiles of passionate collectors and hobbyists, local history and lore, and more.
A Mad Tea Party
Drop by Carol Roberts' house for a glimpse of her teapot collection and you might feel as though you've fallen through a rabbit hole and landed at the Mad Hatter's tea party. Roberts has more than 100 ceramic teapots in her collection. But these are...
Published October 5, 2006
Cultural Gems from India
Columbus discovered America on his way to find riches in India.
Published October 7, 2007
Drop by Carol Roberts' house for a glimpse of her teapot collection and you might feel as though you've fallen through a rabbit hole and landed at the Mad Hatter's tea party. Roberts has more than 100 ceramic teapots in her collection. But these are...
Published October 5, 2006
Cultural Gems from India
Columbus discovered America on his way to find riches in India.
Published October 7, 2007
Health and fitness:
This was my specialty for 25 years.
Pregnancy and parenting:
I began writing about pregnancy and parenting long before I got pregnant and had kids of my own (and well before I knew anything about the subject).
The writing life:
3 Crucial Questions for a Winning Proposal
So what? Who cares? Who are you? Find out how to address these questions to create a marketable nonfiction book proposal. Published February 11, 2008; reprinted from the October 2002 issue of Writer’s Digest.
So what? Who cares? Who are you? Find out how to address these questions to create a marketable nonfiction book proposal. Published February 11, 2008; reprinted from the October 2002 issue of Writer’s Digest.
Books
Heart Disease and High Cholesterol: Beating the Odds
by Richard C. Conti, M.D., and Diana Tonnessen, Addison Wesley, 1992: 164 pp.A guide to managing the risk of developing premature heart disease for people with inherited forms of high cholesterol.
Menopause and Midlife Health
By Morris Notelovitz, M.D., and Diana Tonnessen, St. Martin’s Press, 1993: 512 pp.A comprehensive guide to managing menopause and its long-term health risks.
What the critics say about Menopause and Midlife Health
"[A] one-stop shopping guide for midlife health...straight talk about what women really want to know." —The Washington Post
"An encyclopedia of healthcare and wellness for midlife women, with comprehensive coverage of menopause, hormone therapy, fitness, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, nutrition, sexuality." —Library Journal
Estrogen: Yes or No?
By Morris Notelovitz, M.D., and Diana Tonnessen, St. Martin’s Press, 1993: 173 pp.A handy pocket reference to help women over 45 decide whether to use hormones during and after menopause.
The Essential Heart Book for Women
By Morris Notelovitz, M.D., and Diana Tonnessen, St. Martin's Griffin, 1996: 305 pp.What the critics say about The Essential Heart Book for Women:
This book was named a notable selection about women’s health by the New York Times, June 22, 1997.
A Woman Doctor’s Guide to PMS
by Andrea Rapkin, M.D., and Diana Tonnessen, Hyperion, 1994: 157 pp.Essential facts and up-to-the-minute information about premenstrual syndrome.
Living with Diabetes
by Arlan L. Rosenbloom, M.D., and Diana Tonnessen, New American Library, 1995: 232 pp.A comprehensive guide to understanding and controlling diabetes while enjoying your life.
50 Essential Things To Do When The Doctor Says ‘It’s Diabetes’
by Diana Tonnessen, New York, Plume, 1996: 220 pp.A practical guide to help people newly diagnosed with diabetes take those first crucial steps toward a healthier lifestyle and better diabetes control.