Wadjet Eye Games

Wadjet Eye Games is an independent developer and publisher with a reputation for producing award-winning and critically acclaimed adventure games for the PC. I led the launch campaign for Gemini Rue, a unique retro-styled adventure game that garnered positive attention from outlets including IGN, PC Gamer, GamesRadar, Eurogamer, The Escapist, and Wired. I have also provided PR support for other titles (including Puzzle Bots, Da New Guys, the Blackwell series, Resonance, and Primordia) for game launches on the Wadjet Eye website, GOG.com, and Steam.

Pinkerton Road

Pinkerton Road is an indie development studio started by legendary adventure game designer Jane Jensen in April 2012. I handled PR for the studio's initial announcement and Kickstarter campaign, which went on to earn more than $435k. The campaign received prominent coverage in the gaming media, with notable hits including GameSpot, Polygon, Wired, Forbes, GamesIndustry.biz, Eurogamer, Destructoid, Kotaku, Rock, Paper, Shotgun, Games.com, and VentureBeat. (For additional coverage links, click here.) I went on to handle the launch PR for Lola and Lucy's Big Adventure, a kids' ebook for iPad, that received a starred Kirkus Review and was mentioned on the Huffington Post.

Silicon Sisters Interactive

Silicon Sisters Interactive is Canada's first female owned and operated video game company. I wrote and distributed their initial press release, which was met with an overwhelmingly positive media response. The announcement was reported by a number of high-profile video gaming, entertainment, and news outlets, including IGN, Gamasutra, MCV, EDGE, AOL's Big Download, and GamesIndustry.biz. My ongoing work with Silicon Sisters includes day-to-day press communications, coordination of interview and feature coverage, and promotion of their School 26 game series.

The Game Bakers

The Game Bakers is an independent video game studio located in France. I handled PR for their debut game, SQUIDS, on iOS, Android, PC, and Mac. Our launch campaign for iOS resulted in more than 200 reviews. My work with The Game Bakers continued with the June 2012 release of SQUIDS Wild West.

IndieGameStand

IndieGameStand is a service that offers a handpicked indie game for incredible "pay what you want" bargains every 96 hours. I handled PR surrounding the site's launch in September 2012. Our launch campaign resulted in coverage from major gaming websites worldwide and prompted more than 12,000 gamers to register with the service in the two weeks leading up to launch.

Klei Entertainment

Klei is an award-winning indie developer based in Vancouver. From November 2011 through mid-2012, I helped with day-to-day PR during the launch of the multi-platform beat-em-up Shank 2 (in coordination with Electronic Arts) and leading up to the release of stealth platformer Mark of the Ninja.

Launching Pad Games

Launching Pad Games is an independent developer based in Wellington, New Zealand. I handled launch PR for their iOS releases Mighty Fin, a side-scrolling acrade game, and Scarlett and the Spark of Life, the first installment in a four-part adventure game series.

Telltale Games

Telltale is the preeminent developer and publisher of interactive episodic content. For over three years I handled the company's public relations, customer support, and community management as a full-time employee. During this time, I executed PR campaigns for episodic game series such as Sam & Max, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures. Other responsibilities included copywriting and project management. I have continued to work for Telltale on a contract basis with projects that have included press communications and outreach, review coordination, merchandise sourcing and production, and the creation of product sell sheets.

Alawar Entertainment

Alawar is a leading publisher of casual games. As a freelance PR liaison, I have overseen launch campaigns for casual games released on PC, Mac, iOS, and PlayStation Network. My work for Alawar has involved writing and distributing press releases, pitching the media, and coordinating reviews and interviews.

Phoenix Online Studios

New Year Publishing

New Year Publishing is a Danville, Calif.-based publisher with a diverse portfolio of business and children's books. I created press releases and other press kit materials to support the launches of books such as Giggles the Green Bean Turns Stinkytown into Greentown, Catty Wompus: A Tale of Friendship, and Postcards from the Hedge.

Concept Art House

Concept Art House is a high-end art service provider and developer of original IP, with a focus on digital entertainment formats and transmedia storytelling. In July 2010 I helped them announce the Western debut of Daomu, a comic book series based on one of China's best-selling novel series. My work for CAH continued with press communications and PR strategy related to Daomu and other properties.

Krames Patient Education

Krames is a leading publisher of health and safety education materials. I was employed as a medical writer and project manager from 2001 to 2006. During this time, I authored over 50 booklets and brochures covering a wide range of topics including heart disease, healthy lifestyle choices, public health, mental illness, pulmonary rehabilitation, and women's health. I resumed writing for Krames on a contract basis in 2010.

Defying Disaster

Defying Disaster delivers innovative training and tailored consulting services that cover a range of health and safety topics. I provided copywriting, editing, and marketing assistance for the flagship Defying Disaster board game. My work for Defying Disaster has also included the creation of marketing and promotional materials, copywriting and content recommendations for the company website, and press outreach.