I've been a travel and food writer for decades, writing for newspapers, magazines, newsletters and online publications. I'm the co-author of 12 cookbooks as well as the award-winning The Recipe Writer's Handbook, a style guide. I have been a member of NATJA for many years, and after the Puerto Vallarta conference, my article, which appeared in AAA Midwest Traveler, won the grand prize and a return trip for me to PV.