Writers
Michael H. Dickman was born in Cincinnati, he has also lived in California, New Hampshire, the Washington, DC area, and Bremen, Germany. Currently residing in LV, Michael’s interests include games and puzzles, computer programming, science, cooking, and ceramics. Michael, writing under “Nerd in Vegas” covers popular science and competitive games like chess and Texas Hold-em poker for Living-Las-Vegas.com, his posts are published each week on Tuesdays.
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Megan Edwards is the Executive Editor of Living-Las-Vegas and the author of Roads from the Ashes, the story of a six-year road trip that began with a California wildfire that burned her house down. Before the cleansing fire, Megan lived and worked in Costa Rica, Germany, Greece, California, and Texas. Now at home in Las Vegas, she writes novels and never gives up trying to grow sweet peas in a climate better suited to cactus. Megan, writes the popular column, “Vegas Unexpected,” and covers special events and celebrities and her posts appear on Wednesdays on Living-Las-Vegas.com.
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Linda Evans’ photographic affair began in college when the budding journalist discovered that she liked the wide-angle lens more than the word processor. She rediscovered that passion when she moved to Las Vegas four years ago and has since been published online and in several print publications where she has specialized in live event photography including concerts by the biggest names to hit the Valley. Linda writing as the “Photo Diva” covers entertainment and musical venues for Living-Las-Vegas.com and her work appears here on Mondays.
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Steve Fey moved to Las Vegas in 2004 after several years of trying to find work in IT after being laid off at the age of fifty-two. His advice is not to do that. Until recently, he was teaching high school science for the Clark County, Nevada, School District and now he’s back in the job market. Writing the “Life in Paradise” column he covers local hangouts for Living-Las-Vegas and publishes new posts every Saturday. He’s also writing a mystery novel.
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Kellee Kunovic fell head over heels for Las Vegas at seventeen and knew one day it’d be home. Six years later, in 2003, she and her husband relocated from Chicago, and they’ve been living the dream ever since. Kellee cherishes her experiences, and her ability to take advantage of all the wonderful things Las Vegas offers. She’ll point out must-sees and other gems. Want to know where to find stellar steak and seafood? How about the sweetest treats in the desert? Maybe you’d prefer supreme barbeque for an unbeatable price? Looking for a great carwash, fresh produce, or reasonable place for home furnishings? For answers to these and many more fabulous finds and recommendations check out Kellee’s ultiimate guide to Las Vegas… Vegas Values, published every Friday.
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Eric James Miller is a novelist and photographer happily transplanted in Las Vegas since 2006. A veteran of the independent film world and former resident of Venice, California, he finds life in the desert less neurotic, but equally eclectic and entertaining as in Hollywood and the beach communities. Eric, writes the always informative “Casino Beat” and reports on special promotions at local casinos and looks at current events in the context of historical perspectives. Eric’s posts appear each week on Thursdays. Eric also produces “Best Bets”, published every Saturday, offering analysis and tips for placing sport wagering bets.
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An award-winning journalist and political junkie, Ellen Sterling moved to Las Vegas from New York (well, Long Island) in 2005. She will write about anything and, at the moment, reviews shows for an online site and has a blog on the Huffington Post in addition to writing for three magazines here, in New York and California. She also owns and moderates the world’s largest fansite for a well-known singer. Ellen cannot remember a time when she didn’t love films and is thrilled to be reviewing them here. Email Ellen, visit her Web site or read all of her posts
Diane Taylor has been a Chicago corporate communicator most of her life. After moving to Las Vegas, she began a free-lance career writing for her former employer and Tradeshow Week Las Vegas. Diane is married to Paul; She has three beagles, loves the local entertainment scene, live poker and covers the Las Vegas convention business for Living-Las-Vegas.com in the “Vegas People & Jobs” column. Diane’s posts and insider tips can be found on Sundays.
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John Robert Taylor moved to Las Vegas after transferring to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department from Urbana, Illinois. In February, 2009, John received his Detective shield. A self-proclaimed cigar enthusiast, John likes to read non-fiction books and short stories. He is currently writing a how-to book on the subject of violent crime prevention. A native of Chicago, he has been in Las Vegas for four years. John is the Living-Las-Vegas.com expert on personal and public safety and his “Vegas Blue” columns appear each week on Tuesdays.
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Chris Arabia is a professional miscreant and writer/editor presently at large in the Las Vegas Valley. He has a moderately long tradition of existence for himself and to the community as a whole. Chris still rues the failure of Leonid Brezhnev to realize his comic potential. A native of Boston, he has also lived and worked in Russia and California. Chris covers politics and automotive issues for Living-Las-Vegas.com.
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Tami Cowden makes her living as a writer in Las Vegas, primarily writing briefs as an appellate and commercial litigation attorney for the Las Vegas office of one the largest law firms in the country. Tami is also an award-winning author of romance and mystery. She lives with her husband, three basset hounds, and three cats in a vintage home in an area of the Vegas Valley widely considered to be Las Vegas, but actually called Paradise. Tami stays abreast of developments affecting vintage homes in Las Vegas and files posts whenever something special comes along.
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Holly McKinnis is a Las Vegas native and a UNLV graduate in Theater Arts. Naturally, she has spent her career years working shows on The Strip, but she’s always longed to be a full-time writer. By day she taps keys to create alternate realities, and by night fixes feathers and rhinestones as a professional nude dresser.
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Las Vegas-based Linda Lou is a Guinness-drinking humor writer, spirited blogger, and occasional stand-up comic. Her memoir, Bastard Husband: A Love Story, chronicles her experience starting over in Sin City after a mid-life divorce, threaded with reflections on the relationship that led her there. In addition, she has had numerous personal essays published in anthologies including Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery. Linda speaks frequently about writing, the creative process and topics related to the empowerment of women over 40.
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Tasha Pittser is a former bartender turned stay-at-home mom. She keeps herself busy as a freelance writer, but mostly her work involves taking care of her husband and two small children. As a self-proclaimed foodie, she covers restaurant openings and provides insider tips about family life in Las Vegas. Her tips can be found about once a month on Mondays. She’s also an avid reader who loves mysteries and medical thrillers. A Denver native, Tasha lived in Las Vegas for six years, in late 2009 she and her family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Email Tasha, visit her Web site, read her LLV Blog, or read all of her posts.
Ellen Ross has lived and worked in Las Vegas for more than thirty years. Once a dancer with the Stardust’s “Lido de Paris”, Ellen is a real estate broker, a Certified Master Gardener and a Nevada Naturalist. An avid photographer, Ellen can often be found hiking and kayaking in the many beautiful wilderness areas in southern Nevada. Ellen has two grown children, both born and raised in Las Vegas.
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Brian Rouff was born in Detroit, raised in Southern California and has lived in Las Vegas since 1981, which makes him a long-timer by local standards. When he’s not writing articles, screenplays and Las Vegas-based novels, he runs an advertising agency in Henderson. On a personal note, Brian is married with two grown daughters and four grandchildren.
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Born on the outskirts of Yellowstone National Park, Mark Sedenquist managed to drive nearly a million miles around North America before arriving in Las Vegas just before the turn of the century, and he is not done yet. He is the publisher and managing editor of Living-Las-Vegas and always looking for that new “road trip discovery” lurking somewhere in southern Nevada.
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