As a ghostwriter, most of my work is published or presented under the bylines of others. Some projects cannot be shared because of their political nature. Although this restricts the samples I can showcase online, I have received permission to feature the pieces you see here and to share additional samples on request. Should you engage me to write for you, you will receive this same degree of confidentiality.
Books
Breaking Bad News: 12 Essential Crisis Communication Tools
By Jeff Hahn
Principal, Hahn Public Communications (Austin, Texas) Sky Harbor Farm Publishing (2020) Available on Amazon.com Consultation, research, writing.
Start With A Laugh: An Insider’s Guide to Roasts, Toasts, Eulogies, and Other Speeches
By Liz Carpenter with Sondra (Williamson) Runnells, Eakin Press (2000)
The late Liz Carpenter served as press secretary to Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady, during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. Consultation, interviewed Mrs. Carpenter multiple times, organization, writing.
Things I Want to Tell You: PaPa’s Philosophy of Life
By David Perry, Attorney (2016)
This book was written as a legacy to Mr. Perry’s grandchildren and is unavailable to the public. In addition to Mr. Perry, I collaborated with Mary Barminski Johnson, graphics designer at Kelleygraphics (Austin), to create this bound collection of sage advice and family photos to form a timeless, treasured keepsake. Consultation, interviews, research, writing, graphics collaboration.
Magazine Articles
“BUILDING A MORE RESILIENT TEXAS: How the Flood Infrastructure Fund is Helping Communities Statewide Develop Collaborative Regional Flood-Control Solutions”
By Sondra Williamson
Published in Volume 6, Issue 1 of Engineering Texas, a publication of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas (ACECTexas), the business association of Texas engineering firms (May 2022) Interviews, research, concept, writing.
“Don’t Kill the Helium Supply Chain: Selling the Federal Helium Reserve Defeats the Purpose of the CHIPS Act”
“Texas Tech Grad and Mother of Three: ‘My Life and My Family History Has Changed, All Because of One Man’s Kindness’”
By Sondra Williamson
Engaged by The Honorable Kent Hance, Chancellor Emeritus, Texas Tech University System. Research, interviews, writing.
“Baby Boomers: A Driving Force in the Changing Health Care Landscape”
By Sondra Williamson
Feature article appeared in Texas Hospitals Magazine, a publication of the Texas Hospital Association (May-June 2017) Research, interviews, writing.
“Pathways to Power: Bringing Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas
To the U.S. Marketplace”
By Rolf A. Gafvert, then-President, Gulf South Pipeline LLPand Wayne D. Stinnett, Jr.
Published in World Energy Magazine (2003) Interviewed Mr. Gafvert and Mr. Stinnett, research, writing.
“The Role of Trading and Markets in Enterprise”
By Kyle Vann, then-CEO of Entergy-Koch LP
Published in World Energy magazine Interviewed Mr. Vann, research, writing.
“STATE-OF-THE-ART SMART: Despite A Tightening Economy, Gulf South Pipeline Is Investing In Cutting-Edge Technologies To Make Its Pipelines Safer”
By Rolf A. Gafvert, then-President of Gulf South Pipeline LLP
Published in Pipeline and Gas Journal (2003) Interviewed Mr. Gafvert, research, writing.
“Straight Talk: Crafting Persuasive Opening Statements and Closing Arguments”
Re-printed from the American Association of Justice’s Psychology of Persuasion Seminar, “What You Need to Know to Win for Your Clients in Today’s Environment” (Buckhead, GA.) Further reproduction of any kind is prohibited. Concept, research, writing.
“Starting Strong, Working Smart: Using Expanded Initial Disclosure Statements As Trial Templates and Powerful Settlement Tools”
By Sondra Williamson
For Trial Magazine, a publication of the American Association for Justice. Concept, interviewed attorney Patrick J. McGroder (Phoenix), research, writing.
“From Antagonists to Allies: The New Partnering of Business and the Plaintiffs’ Bar”
By Kenneth M. Suggs, of the Baltimore law firm of Janet, Jenner & Suggs LLC.
A version of this article appeared online at the website of Lawyers USA. Interviewed Mr. Suggs, research, writing.
“Courting Public Opinion: Using Public Relations Effectively to Win Trials and Preserve the Civil Justice System”
By Richard A. Jenson MS and Sondra Williamson
Collaboration, research, writing.
Opinion-Editorials
“The Film Industry: A Critical Front in the Fight for Gender Equality”
Written for Marc Palazzo, President, SLR Public Affairs (Austin, Texas)
Collaboration, research, writing.
“Teaching Slavery More Accurately and Thoroughly Than Ever Before in Texas Public Schools”
By Aicha Davis and Lawrence A. Allen, Jr. Written for David Anderson, Education Consultant, HillCo Partners (Austin, Texas)
Collaboration, research, writing.
“The NAT GAS Act Would Do More Harm Than Good”
Written for Marc Palazzo, President, SLR Public Affairs (Austin, Texas)
Collaboration, research, writing.
Opening Statements
Dodson vs. Ford Opening Statement
Opening statement written for Amato A. DeLuca, Attorney DeLuca & Weizenbaum LTD (Providence, Rhode Island)
Interviews, research, writing.
Brochures
70 Rainey. The New Face of Luxe High-Rise Living. Rainey Style.
Brochure written for real estate developer Sackman Austin to introduce its new high-rise condominium development in Austin’s Rainey Street Historic District (2016).
Brochure written for real estate developer Sackman Austin to introduce its new high-rise condominium development in Austin’s Rainey Street Historic District (2016).
“The Advantage You Seek. The Justice You Deserve.”
The Maltos Law Firm (San Antonio)
Interviewed Mr. Maltos, research, concept, writing.
Speeches
Speech Regarding Career Change
Written for Sandy McIlree Host of “The Sandy Show” 103.1 Austin’s 80s Station and Syndicated Nationwide
Interviewed Sandy, research, writing.
Remarks of Former Texas House Speaker Joe Straus Texas Medal of Arts VIP Legislative Reception, February 28, 2011
Interviewed the Speaker’s staff, research, writing.
Remarks By Craig Malloy
Delivered by Craig Malloy, then-CEO, LifeSize Communications, Austin Texas
At technology conference in Boston, Massachusetts (2005) Interviewed Mr. Malloy, research, writing.
Video Scripts
“Welcome to the Pyramids of Moody Gardens”
Script for video welcoming visitors to Galveston’s Moody Gardens, featured in onsite IMAX Theatre Toured facility, interviewed management, research, writing.
Research.
Complete manuscripts.
Proofreading and editing.
Fast turnaround.
Polished results.
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