Writers' and Artists' Retreat
Albi Area, France
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- La Muse Writers' & Artists' Retreat at La Muse Writers' & Artists' Retreat
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- Writer at Avon Cosmetics
- Reviewer Reader at AMG (Artist Management Group)
- Researcher at Rant
- Copy Editor at Simon and Schuster
- Research Editor at ELLE
- Feature Contributor at The New York Times
- Associate Producer, News Intern, Translator, at CBS News
- Education
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- University College Dublin
- National University of Ireland, Maynooth
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
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La Muse’s Summary
Artist colony and arts organization specializing in creating a space and community for writers, artists, musicians, composers and the majority of individuals and groups in the creative arts.
La Muse’s Specialties:
Library created by the artists, writers and musicians that have attended La Muse, a fully functional art studio, an international and local creative community network, high-speed WiFi internet access in all rooms, French lessons, art shows, movie nights, and a space to finally get your work done.
La Muse’s Experience
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La Muse Writers' & Artists' Retreat
La Muse Writers' & Artists' Retreat
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Arts and Crafts industry)
May 2001 — Present (8 years 8 months)
La Muse Writers’ & Artists’ Retreat provides a space where artists and writers can work in a peaceful, isolated and inspiring setting. We have hosted poets, novelists, non-fiction writers, screenwriters, painters, visual artists, photographers, chefs, composers, directors, and more. Rooms are available to barters, recipients of fellowships and grants, and to individuals who apply directly through La Muse.
We encourage artistic diversity as well as an exchange between cultures from all over the world. We believe art and its pursuit is a universal language. With this in mind we provide a bridge between the growing local arts community (many of our neighbors are artists and writers, and former attendees), the traditional local French community (many of whom are artists), and our attendees. La Muse organizes community cultural activities and welcomes participation from attendees. -
Writer Updater
Fodor's
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
April 2004 — 2008 (4 years )
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Researcher/Reporter
Vanity Fair
(Writing and Editing industry)
February 2004 — May 2006 (2 years 4 months)
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Writer
Rodale
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
January 2003 — December 2003 (1 year )
Writer of a series of books with Gaiam: Health Solutions for Sleep, Dr. James Rouse, 2003. Health Solutions for Stress, Dr. James Rouse, 2003. Pilates Basics, Jillian Hessel, 2003. Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss, Suzanne Deason, 2003.
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Writer
Avon Cosmetics
(Public Company; AVP; Cosmetics industry)
March 2003 — July 2003 (5 months)
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Reviewer Reader
AMG (Artist Management Group)
(Writing and Editing industry)
October 2001 — June 2002 (9 months)
AMG (Artist Management Group).
Reader/Reviewer. Reviewed book manuscripts’ movie
potential in terms of story, premise, structure, characterization and pacing. 10/01-06/02. -
Researcher
Rant
(Writing and Editing industry)
November 2001 — April 2002 (6 months)
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Copy Editor
Simon and Schuster
(Public Company; Publishing industry)
June 2001 — June 2001 (1 month)
"Heaven and Earth" by James van Praagh
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Research Editor
ELLE
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
October 2000 — 2001 (1 year )
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Feature Contributor
The New York Times
(Public Company; NYT; Newspapers industry)
May 1999 — February 2000 (10 months)
Feature Contributor, Arts and Leisure section: “To Fill a Club, There’s Nothing Like a Story,” 5/2/99; “Off Off Off Broadway, Way Up Up Upstairs,” 8/22/1999; “Instant Theater: No Fuss or Frills, Just the Plays,” 2/6/00. Travel Advisories, 1994 - 1995.
Researcher/fact checker. 1995. -
Associate Producer, News Intern, Translator,
CBS News
(Public Company; CBS; Broadcast Media industry)
January 1992 — January 1993 (1 year 1 month)
CBS News, 60 Minutes, Paris. News Intern. Translator. Associate Producer. 1994.
La Muse’s Education
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University College Dublin
Masters , Drama , 1995 — 1996
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National University of Ireland, Maynooth
B.A. , English, Greek & Roman Civilization, Sociology , 1991 — 1995
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. , Comparative Literature and Creative Writing , 1989 — 1993
Additional Information
La Muse’s Websites:
La Muse’s Interests:
ART: Tom Darnell, Ophelia Redpath, Mary Offerman, Lance Simms, Christian Bastian, Christophe Eppe, Dominique Martin, Helene Geyre, Emmanuelle Marion, Ann Chamberlin, Mike Healey, Elinore Hollinshead, DRAMA: Louise Ramsden, Gaylord Brewer, Alistair Taylor PHOTOGRAPHY: Krista Boggs, Kara Lewis, MUSIC: John Rockwell, Brian Tobin, Lillie Jayne, Seanin, Oakley Hall, Derek Ball, Larry Alan Smith, Jetfly, TV: Ramsey McPhilips, David Tedeschi, Mike Healey,
La Muse’s Groups:
MOVIES:
András Maros, Todd Walker, Claudia Mogel, Natacha Koutchowmow, Craig Marsden, Velcrow Ripper, Chris Momenee, Laura Davis, Anna Maria Zaluczkowsa, Gabe Rivas Gomez, Joyce Maynard, Elliot Greenebaum, David Tedeschi, Martha Callanan, Mike Healey, Michelle Lovegrove Thomson, Janet Stilson,
La Muse’s Honors:
BOOKS:
John Clanchy, Christopher Hope, Tom Montgomery-Fate, Alice Nelson, Melita Schaum, Carmen Callil, Jennifer Cho, Heather Burt, David Hamilton, Robin Hemley, Matthew Sharpe, Gaylord Brewer, Colson Whitehead, Mike Healey, Kevin Young, Sarah Deming, Andrea Meyer, Tim Keane, Ted Deppe, Beth Gylys, Annie Deppe, Alistair Taylor, Michael Cronin, Evelyn Conlon, Elsie Rivas Gomez, Gabe Gomez, Les Brown, Sherry Christie, Rebecca Dawson, Laura Steel, Judith Dale, Kevin Donnelly, David Emblidge, Stephanie Schwartz, Amy Fleury, Alexandra Farkas, Ori Fienberg, Maurice Harmon, Maura Harmon, Janet Holst, Farrin Jacobs, Ingrid Jones, Tim Moss, Louise Ramsden, David Rees, John Rockwell, Katherine Smith, Christina Takamatsu, Kevin Vaughn, Sandy Florian, Contessa Riggs, Kevin Vaughn, Katherine Smith, Gerard Marconi, Ingrid Jones, Greg Chandler, Chris Oeser, Luba Ostashevsky, Hilda Vassberg, Meghan Kenny, Katie Crouch, Nicholas Kowalczyk, Peter Kline, Barbara Clark, Christophe Brunski...
La Muse’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
