MARJORIE R. ASTURIAS

I've written over a hundred articles and columns for various national, regional and local publications. Below is a sampling of my assignments, some of whch are available to view online. Please contact me if you'd like to read more samples of my writing.

NEWSPAPER COLUMN

For links to more recent columns, click here.

The Burden of Parenthood, Grand Junction Free Press, July 9, 2008

Their Education = Our Success, Grand Junction Free Press, June 25, 2008

You've Got Male, Grand Junction Free Press, June 18, 2008

It's a Democracy, Stupid, Grand Junction Free Press (column), April 9, 2008

NEWSPAPER FEATURES

West Middle School students shine in math and science, Grand Junction Free Press, March 20, 2009.

Financial advisers keep close eye on economy, clients, Grand Junction Free Press, March 23, 2009.

Energy Expo speakers discuss rural, urban America, Grand Junction Free Press, March 2/3, 2009.

Energy's local impact evident in Expo crowds, Grand Junction Free Press, March 2/3, 2009.

You learn from your mistakes: GJ man reflective about challenges stemming from juvenile felony,Grand Junction Free Press, March 2/3, 2009.

A Sisterhood of Mothers, Grand Junction Free Press, Feb. 25, 2009

Street-smart Musician, Inventor works on a comeback, Grand Junction Free Press, Feb.16, 2009

Local Mafia Historian Discusses New Book at Library Thursday, Grand Junction Free Press, May 21, 2008

Enjoying the Grand Valley Spa Life, Grand Junction Free Press, March 25, 2008

Conversations with Fil-Am Democratic Campaigners, Balita, Feb. 5, 2008

MAGAZINE FEATURES

"Filipino Women Do Get Fat," Filipinas Magazine, January 2009.

"Romancing the Stones: A Monumental Backdrop in the Grand Valley," High Country Wedding Magazine, 2009 Season

"Black Friday Bonanzas,"Grand Valley Magazine, Nov. 2008

"The Thrill of the Hunt," Grand Valley Magazine, Oct. 2008

"I Love My Job: The Underground World of Bill Wulff," Grand Valley Magazine, Oct. 2008

"The Making of a Writer," Filipinas Magazine, Oct. 2008

"You've Got Male," (reprinted from column I wrote for the Grand Junction Free Press), Filipinas Magazine, Oct. 2008

"Bitch In: Cool Activists, Good Causes: ShinJoung Yeo," Bitch Magazine, Winter 2008

Destination Weddings: Sun, Sand and Saying "I Do", Weddings in Houston

Express Your Style: Wedding Photography, Weddings in Houston

Running Away: Bequia, The Grenadines, Running Times, May 2005

ONLINE FEATURES

Grand Junction, Colorado: Western Charm and Mountain Splendor, GoNomad.com,Oct. 2008

GPS for Finding the Perfect Assistant, BizMe.biz, Oct. 2008

FOSS Eases the Pain for San Diego Community Clinic, Linux.com, Aug. 4, 2008

Getting Started with Grant Writing, WritersWeekly.com, July 2, 2008

Food for the Gods: India, VeggieHeadOnline.com, 2003

Many of my published articles are only available in print, but if you're interested in reviewing them, email me and I'd be happy to send you a PDF copy. Also, just about all of the columns I've written for the Free Press are available in their Archives; a quick search of my name on their site should yield more than enough gems to entertain you. Or you can just go here.