“100 Things to Do in Reno Before You Die”
By Mikalee Byerman
Podcast
Track #3: “10: The brick that changed everything” from Reno Storytellers Project
Examples of Feature Writing
Ladies’ Home Journal, September 2013, “The Photo Booth of Horror” (personal essay)
RENO Magazine cover story, Jan/Feb 2013, “Fire Starter” (profile of anti-bullying advocate Lilliana Trinchero)
RENO Magazine Home Story, Sept/Oct 2012,“A Labor of Love” (story about the historic Newlands Mansion)
Renown Journey cover story, a publication of the Renown Institute for Cancer, “Live Happy” (profile of teen cancer survivor Kristin Katich)
Homes & Land Magazine, Spring 2012, “Pattern Play” (home decor story about mixing patterns, with sidebars)
RENO Magazine cover story, Jan/Feb 2012, “Accentuate the Positive” (profile of local broadcaster and “Positively Northern Nevada” creator Jennifer Burton)
RENO Magazine cover story, August 2011, “Driven to Success” (profile of National Automobile Museum Executive Director Jackie Frady)
Blog Posts
Huffington Post
8 Things You Don’t Want to Hear (But Need to Hear) During Divorce
DivorcedMoms.com
How to End a Marriage: A Game of “Would You Rather…”
Reno Moms Blog
An Open Letter to Amy Schumer: Please Allow Me to Show You a Proper Dump
My Toddler isn’t ‘Terrible’ — She Just Likes to F#*k with Me
Your Fool-Proof Guide to getting Lucky this St. Patrick’s Day
Do Your Duty: Donate Diapers, Help Local Babies
10 Life-Lesson Metaphors Gleaned While Teaching my Son How to Drive
25 Best Underrated Moments When You’re a Mom of Teens
A Letter to My 40-Year-Old Children
Social Media Makes Me a Better Parent
Other Blogs
Culture Home, Diamonds are Daisy’s Best Friend.
NCET, NCET Tech Tips: Reno-Based SonoCiné Offers Lifesaving Healthcare Technology
Reno.com, Finally plan a Tahoe weekend with your BFFs
Marketing Copy
University of Nevada, Reno, College View Book, College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources
University of Nevada, Reno, College of Engineering Magazine
Travel Writing
RENO Magazine, Sept/Oct 2012, “A Different Kind of ‘Storey'” (exploring historic Virginia City, Nev., located in Storey County)
Southwest Spirit Magazine, July 2011, Spirit of Nevada: North vs. South
