Avalyn Hunter
Freelance writer at Blood-Horse Publications- Claim this Profile
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Scot Gillies
Avalyn is an editor's dream: the rare freelance writer who knows her subject and researches diligently, always meets and usually beats deadlines, and is capable of delivering top-notch content in a wide range of tones and styles. Whether in blog posts, magazine articles, books, or electronic newsletters, Avalyn's stories are always well-presented and popular. For the seven years I worked with Avalyn, I knew when I posted her blog articles that I was sure to see a flood of comments and praise from a vast readership. Perhaps most appreciated, though, is Avalyn's willingness to work within the editorial process to help develop compelling and timely content. Her story pitches regularly result in popular new articles and series.
Eric Mitchell
Avalyn has been writing pedigree analysis articles for me since 2003. She has a real passion and enthusiasm for pedigree study and writes with a conversational style that makes the often complex family connections of Thoroughbred racehorses easy to follow. Avalyn is realiable, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with.
Scot Gillies
Avalyn is an editor's dream: the rare freelance writer who knows her subject and researches diligently, always meets and usually beats deadlines, and is capable of delivering top-notch content in a wide range of tones and styles. Whether in blog posts, magazine articles, books, or electronic newsletters, Avalyn's stories are always well-presented and popular. For the seven years I worked with Avalyn, I knew when I posted her blog articles that I was sure to see a flood of comments and praise from a vast readership. Perhaps most appreciated, though, is Avalyn's willingness to work within the editorial process to help develop compelling and timely content. Her story pitches regularly result in popular new articles and series.
Eric Mitchell
Avalyn has been writing pedigree analysis articles for me since 2003. She has a real passion and enthusiasm for pedigree study and writes with a conversational style that makes the often complex family connections of Thoroughbred racehorses easy to follow. Avalyn is realiable, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with.
Scot Gillies
Avalyn is an editor's dream: the rare freelance writer who knows her subject and researches diligently, always meets and usually beats deadlines, and is capable of delivering top-notch content in a wide range of tones and styles. Whether in blog posts, magazine articles, books, or electronic newsletters, Avalyn's stories are always well-presented and popular. For the seven years I worked with Avalyn, I knew when I posted her blog articles that I was sure to see a flood of comments and praise from a vast readership. Perhaps most appreciated, though, is Avalyn's willingness to work within the editorial process to help develop compelling and timely content. Her story pitches regularly result in popular new articles and series.
Eric Mitchell
Avalyn has been writing pedigree analysis articles for me since 2003. She has a real passion and enthusiasm for pedigree study and writes with a conversational style that makes the often complex family connections of Thoroughbred racehorses easy to follow. Avalyn is realiable, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with.
Scot Gillies
Avalyn is an editor's dream: the rare freelance writer who knows her subject and researches diligently, always meets and usually beats deadlines, and is capable of delivering top-notch content in a wide range of tones and styles. Whether in blog posts, magazine articles, books, or electronic newsletters, Avalyn's stories are always well-presented and popular. For the seven years I worked with Avalyn, I knew when I posted her blog articles that I was sure to see a flood of comments and praise from a vast readership. Perhaps most appreciated, though, is Avalyn's willingness to work within the editorial process to help develop compelling and timely content. Her story pitches regularly result in popular new articles and series.
Eric Mitchell
Avalyn has been writing pedigree analysis articles for me since 2003. She has a real passion and enthusiasm for pedigree study and writes with a conversational style that makes the often complex family connections of Thoroughbred racehorses easy to follow. Avalyn is realiable, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with.
Experience
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Freelance writer
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2004 - Present
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Self
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Switzerland
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Business Consulting and Services
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Freelance writer
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May 2003 - Present
I have been freelancing in Thoroughbred trade publications since the publication of my first book, American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002, in May 2003 (Eclipse Press). I currently write primarily for The Blood-Horse and its affiliates and have also authored The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Founded a Racing Dynasty (Eclipse Press, 2006) and Gold Rush: How Mr. Prospector Became Racing's Billion Dollar Sire (Eclipse Press, 2007). I have been freelancing in Thoroughbred trade publications since the publication of my first book, American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002, in May 2003 (Eclipse Press). I currently write primarily for The Blood-Horse and its affiliates and have also authored The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Founded a Racing Dynasty (Eclipse Press, 2006) and Gold Rush: How Mr. Prospector Became Racing's Billion Dollar Sire (Eclipse Press, 2007).
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Florida Department of Corrections
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Behavioral Specialist
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Jan 1997 - Oct 2013
I worked as a mental health provider in the outpatient psychology clinic at the Reception and Medical Center, which is the gateway to the state prison system for North Florida. My duties included development of treatment plans and patient histories, provision of outpatient counseling services, and networking with other members of the treatment team to meet each patient's mental health needs. I worked as a mental health provider in the outpatient psychology clinic at the Reception and Medical Center, which is the gateway to the state prison system for North Florida. My duties included development of treatment plans and patient histories, provision of outpatient counseling services, and networking with other members of the treatment team to meet each patient's mental health needs.
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US Air Force
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Communications Officer
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Aug 1984 - Aug 1988
Served as liason officer between Air Force Communications Command and the Air Weather Service while stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Served as liason officer between Air Force Communications Command and the Air Weather Service while stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
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Education
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1979 - 1983
Vanderbilt University
B.A., psychology
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