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Laurie E. Notch is a published author of nonfiction, fiction, and cyber graphic novels. She has lectured at Tufts University among other colleges in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia.
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She is the President and Managing Editor of IdeaGems Publications and the President of Wasted Minds Media Group, Inc. whose projects include Cube Ghouls, a feature film musical “zomb-edy,” Strange Attractors, a reality TV program that investigates the odd and extraordinary, Ghost Quest, with an all female ghost hunting team, and The Spoiler, a feature film based on her novel published in 2007. Laurie has been a guest on the Donahue Show (1980) and Debra Nigro’s First Wives World (2007) along with various radio interviews in the US and abroad. In 2007, her documentary project, Spanking Tinkerbell, about taboo practices in suburban America, was “the buzz” of the 2007 National Publicity Summit. She has also been featured in MovieMaker Magazine (April 2008) and on the front page of the Lewiston Sun Journal (October 31, 2008). Laurie also participates in the Ocean Park Writers’ Conference held every August in Ocean Park, ME. Contact Laurie at ideagems@aol.com
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Elizabeth Wyrwicz is our layout editor.She is also a very talented fantasy artist and graphic designer who currently resides in Maine. Growing up in New England she takes
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most of her inspiration from the natural beauty of ‘home’. A brand new recruit, she hopes to bring a creative attitude to the group! Lissa is also the creative editor for The Maine Signal, as well as working solo as a freelance artist. Contact Elizabeth at: slushanator@gmail.com
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Jillian Littlefield recently graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a BA in Media Studies and is assisting with our graphic design needs. Jillian has a passion for all arts, but especially the performing arts and of course her interest in
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graphic arts. Dance has been part of her life since she was three years old and she continues to pursue her passion of dance in her past time. Jillian is excited for this new opportunity and hopes to learn more about graphic arts while providing her creative input, such as putting together the media kit for Adventures.
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Penelope Davidsen (nom de plume, Beth Barnett) is a screenplay writer and novelist in Southern California. She is a contributing writer and editor for Adventures for the Average Woman and is involved with Wasted Minds Media Group, Inc. as writer and project developer.
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Her works include the murder mystery novel, Pretty Blond Girls, a book of gothic poetry, and comprised a novel of short stories. Published short stories, interviews, and poetry. Penelope grew up in Massachusetts and has been a writer for 15 years. Contact Penelope at pandorasbox616@yahoo.com
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Mary Regan is a media/PR specialist with Anyway! PR. She has been a contributing editor for Adventures for the Average Woman and is the primary promoter for Wasted Minds Media Group, Inc. and its film projects, including the feature film production, Cube Ghouls.
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A native of Portland, Maine and youngest of 8, Mary has a diverse background in media/PR, administrative, and campaign work. With an initial career track in journalism, Mary has since branched out to do freelance public relations promotions for various clients ranging from local artists to commercial clients through her Anyway! PR consultancy as well as her freelance subcontracted work for BrandME Marketing in South Portland.
She has worked in many capacities within radio, TV, and print, from running camera on a newscast, anchoring a radio news update, or doing copy editing for a newspaper. A versatile writer, she can write ad copy, news copy, and press releases and can also read or sing ad copy! Mary thrives when working to bring ideas and people together to make things happen and is invaluable during strategy brainstorming sessions.
Ms. Regan holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Southern Maine. She is a lifelong learner, having taken graduate level public policy courses at the Muskie School, and has a Certificate in Public Speaking from having taken the Dale Carnegie Course. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, reading, exercising, spending time with friends, photography, and traveling. Contact Mary at meregan@nc.rr.com
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Mary Fromknecht is currently a Graphic Design student, getting ready to graduate in the winter. Mary Fromknecht is currently a Graphic Design student, getting ready to graduate in the winter. lived on both coasts (not to mention everywhere in between) and draws most of her inspiration from the people and places she has seen.
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