Experience

Luminous Blue Limited

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Narrative Games Writer and Designer

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Creates and writes original, story-driven games. Creates and writes original, story-driven games.



IDW Publishing

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Marketing Consultant

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Consulted on Social Media Best Practices and Audience Outreach. Consulted on Social Media Best Practices and Audience Outreach.



Beadle & Grimm's

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Narrative Games Writer

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Creates and writes story-driven games with existing IPs. Creates and writes story-driven games with existing IPs.



Self - Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writer | Storyteller | Editor | Audience Development

  • Jan 2000 - Present

  Available for staff positions and freelance work for Narrative Game Writing, Copywriting, Journalism, Book Projects, TV Writing, Screenwriting, Ghostwriting, Podcast Writing/Hosting, Social Media Marketing Strategy, and Audience Development. Written Tabletop and Mobile Games for Hunt A Killer Games, Goliath Games, Beadle and Grimm's, Luminous Blue Limited. Written web series and podcasts for Lucasfilm, Stan Lee, CBS Interactive, Geek & Sundry and more. Written Books/Comics for Penguin Random House, Quirk Books, Abrams Books, Cameron + Company, Lerner Publishing, Del Rey, Lucas Books, DK Children, Klutz, Scholastic, Titan Publishing, Quarto, Becker&Mayer, Apress, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing My Journalism Bylines: Wired, Playboy, CNET, SFX, Inc., Star Wars Insider, Organic Living, Type, Geek, Bust, Craft, Yahoo Internet Life, AARP, The Net, American Teen, Alta Journal, Boing Boing Show less



Goliath Games

• Netherlands
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Narrative Games Writer

  • Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Created and wrote story-driven card/tabletop games with existing IPs. Created and wrote story-driven card/tabletop games with existing IPs.



Inflection AI

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AI Consultant

  • Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  Consulted with AI ChatBot dialog and character development. Created and tested AI-human conversations. Consulted with AI ChatBot dialog and character development. Created and tested AI-human conversations.



Hunt A Killer

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Narrative Games Designer and Writer IV

  • Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

  Develop storytelling, gaming elements, and documents for immersive and interactive murder mystery, sci-fi, and horror games. Games are sold via subscription and retail stores (Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble). Narrative design and editing are also large parts of my job as a game showrunner, as is managing a team of writers, designers, game designers/testers, and more. Develop storytelling, gaming elements, and documents for immersive and interactive murder mystery, sci-fi, and horror games. Games are sold via subscription and retail stores (Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble). Narrative design and editing are also large parts of my job as a game showrunner, as is managing a team of writers, designers, game designers/testers, and more.



CNET

• France
• Translation and Localization

• Contributing Writer

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2021

  Wrote daily articles on entertainment, science, and tech at CNET at CBS Interactive. Wrote over 2,700 articles and slideshow galleries. Also hosted/wrote various entertainment, science, and tech podcasts. Article archive here: http://www.cnet.com/profiles/bonniegrrl/ Wrote daily articles on entertainment, science, and tech at CNET at CBS Interactive. Wrote over 2,700 articles and slideshow galleries. Also hosted/wrote various entertainment, science, and tech podcasts. Article archive here: http://www.cnet.com/profiles/bonniegrrl/



ABRAMS

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Author

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Wrote The Art of DreamWorks Spirit Untamed movie book. Wrote The Art of DreamWorks Spirit Untamed movie book.



Cameron + Company, Inc.

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Author

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  Wrote The Art of DreamWorks Abominable movie book. Wrote The Art of DreamWorks Abominable movie book.



NBCUniversal Media, LLC

• Media Production

• Advisory Council Member, SYFY Network

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  Gave guidance on new shows for SYFY Network. Other board members include Carlton Cuse, Grant Morrison, Patton Oswalt, Luc Besson, DC Entertainment President Geoff Johns, Adam Savage, John Barrowman, Orlando Jones, and Jamie Broadnax. Gave guidance on new shows for SYFY Network. Other board members include Carlton Cuse, Grant Morrison, Patton Oswalt, Luc Besson, DC Entertainment President Geoff Johns, Adam Savage, John Barrowman, Orlando Jones, and Jamie Broadnax.



becker&mayer!

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Author

  • May 2018 - Apr 2019

  Author of the book "Live or Die? Survival Hacks" - Learn how to transform everyday objects into useful gear and survive the deadliest situations! Available at Scholastic Book Fairs and bookstores. Author of the book "Live or Die? Survival Hacks" - Learn how to transform everyday objects into useful gear and survive the deadliest situations! Available at Scholastic Book Fairs and bookstores.



Penguin Random House

• United States
• Book Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Author

  • Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

  Author of the book "J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: Movie Magic Volume Three: Amazing Artifacts" - via Insight Editions, Candlewick Press and Penguin Random House. Author of the book "J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: Movie Magic Volume Three: Amazing Artifacts" - via Insight Editions, Candlewick Press and Penguin Random House.



Crowdstar

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Social Media and Audience Development

  • Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

  Managed social media content as well as community outreach for the Covet Fashion mobile game. Focused on building customer engagement. Worked with marketing on online outreach initiatives. Managed social media content as well as community outreach for the Covet Fashion mobile game. Focused on building customer engagement. Worked with marketing on online outreach initiatives.



Quirk Books

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Author

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

  Author of "Crafting with Feminism: 25 Girl-Powered Projects to Smash the Patriarchy" -- a step-by-step book of fun and feisty crafts that celebrate girl power, women in pop culture, and the heroines of the women's rights movement. Author of "Crafting with Feminism: 25 Girl-Powered Projects to Smash the Patriarchy" -- a step-by-step book of fun and feisty crafts that celebrate girl power, women in pop culture, and the heroines of the women's rights movement.



Future plc

• India
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Columnist at SFX Magazine

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2016

  Wrote a monthly column on geeky pop culture topics such as cosplay, gaming, scifi cocktails, alien languages, zombie survival tips, fictional viruses & more for the British entertainment magazine SFX - from Future Publishing. Wrote a monthly column on geeky pop culture topics such as cosplay, gaming, scifi cocktails, alien languages, zombie survival tips, fictional viruses & more for the British entertainment magazine SFX - from Future Publishing.



Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contributing Writer

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2015

  Created original craft tutorials for Disney.com. Wrote editorial content as well as photographed crafts which included Beaker & Dr. Honeydew Spoon Puppets, Animal Tissue Box Cozy, Muppet Pins, Pet Muppet Rocks, Camilla the Chicken toy, Darth Vader and Yoda Pom Pom dolls, R2-D2 Friendship Pin, etc. Also republished crafts from my book "The Star Wars Craft Book." Created original craft tutorials for Disney.com. Wrote editorial content as well as photographed crafts which included Beaker & Dr. Honeydew Spoon Puppets, Animal Tissue Box Cozy, Muppet Pins, Pet Muppet Rocks, Camilla the Chicken toy, Darth Vader and Yoda Pom Pom dolls, R2-D2 Friendship Pin, etc. Also republished crafts from my book "The Star Wars Craft Book."

• Author and Editor

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

  Editor of the Womanthology: Heroic comic anthology. Edited & mentored new writers. Author of "Lost Treasure" comic in Womanthology: Heroic. Author of "Waiting for Mr. Roboto" comic in Womanthology: Space — the follow up to Womanthology: Heroic. Editor of the Womanthology: Heroic comic anthology. Edited & mentored new writers. Author of "Lost Treasure" comic in Womanthology: Heroic. Author of "Waiting for Mr. Roboto" comic in Womanthology: Space — the follow up to Womanthology: Heroic.



Lucasfilm

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Content Editor and Social Media Manager

  • May 2003 - Apr 2013

  Responsible for creating, editing, and managing original content for StarWars.com and the official blog, developing a strong social media strategy and implementation for Lucasfilm, creating and managing celebrity outreach initiatives, and managing fan relations online. * Social Media Strategist: Maintained/Engaged audience through the official Star Wars Twitter, Google+, Facebook pages. Developed content specifically for social media platforms. Created original transmedia storytelling events (i.e. Virtual Twitter Podrace). Approved & created content that enabled celebrity/social media outreach for all the LFL licensees. Live-tweeted special events. Managed all social media campaigns for both domestic & international film releases. The go-to social media expert at Lucasfilm. (2003-2012) * Senior Editor and Content Strategist of StarWars.com: Wrote/Edited daily content (including cast/crew interviews, movie news, etc) for Starwars.com. Created original kids content for Starwars.com including crafts, educational articles & interactive activities. Managed artists working on drawing tutorials. Interviewed bands, actors, and celebs about their love for the films to attract mainstream fans and pop culture addicts. (2003-2012) Created original videos for Lucasfilm's Youtube Channel (2013). * Senior Editor of Official StarWars.com Blog: Wrote/Edited daily pop culture content for Official Starwars.com Blog. Interviewed celebrities (such as JJ Abrams & Robert Kirkman) for the blog. Created original content celebrating fandom. Wrote/Edited regular event coverage and news. (2003-2012) * Community Manager: Organized and managed StarWars.com Forums & User Blogs. (2003-2012) * Liaison to Lucasfilm PR, Marketing, and Licensing for Lucas Digital as the go-to expert in both social media and fan relations for event-driven campaigns such as May The Fourth Be With You, holidays, summer outreach programs, celebrity outreach, female fan marketing and more. (2003-2012) Show less



Revision3 - A Discovery Communications Company

• Director of Social Media Strategy

  • Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

  Audience Development Strategist for all show verticals (tech, science, entertainment, gaming) at Revision3. Manage all social media platforms at Revision3 including Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Tumblr and more! Guest-hosted on Revision3 shows "App Judgment" and "io9: We Come From the Future." Audience Development Strategist for all show verticals (tech, science, entertainment, gaming) at Revision3. Manage all social media platforms at Revision3 including Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Tumblr and more! Guest-hosted on Revision3 shows "App Judgment" and "io9: We Come From the Future."



Vuguru LLC

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creator, Producer, Writer & Host of "Geek DIY" Show

  • Nov 2011 - Dec 2012

  Creator, host, producer and writer of "Geek DIY" craft web show on Stan Lee's World of Heroes Youtube Channel. Created original crafts w/ celebrity geek guests Grant Imahara, Wil Wheaton, Clare Kramer & more! Wrote scripts, organized guest appearances and hosted the show. Creator, host, producer and writer of "Geek DIY" craft web show on Stan Lee's World of Heroes Youtube Channel. Created original crafts w/ celebrity geek guests Grant Imahara, Wil Wheaton, Clare Kramer & more! Wrote scripts, organized guest appearances and hosted the show.

• Author

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  Author of "The Star Wars Craft Book" -- Chewbacca Sock Puppets. Ewok Flower Vases. AT-AT Herb Gardens. With The Star Wars Craft Book, fans of all ages and skill levels can bring the best of the galaxy far, far away right into their own homes. Fully illustrated, this guide features a variety of fun and original projects - with Del Rey, a Random House imprint. Author of "The Star Wars Craft Book" -- Chewbacca Sock Puppets. Ewok Flower Vases. AT-AT Herb Gardens. With The Star Wars Craft Book, fans of all ages and skill levels can bring the best of the galaxy far, far away right into their own homes. Fully illustrated, this guide features a variety of fun and original projects - with Del Rey, a Random House imprint.



DK

• Netherlands
• Financial Services

• Author

  • Apr 2006 - Aug 2010

  Author of "Star Wars: Clone Wars: Planets in Peril" (DK Reader: Level 4) -- DK Readers team up with Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars yet again to get Padawans excited to read! Perfect for reluctant readers as well as devoted Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans, DK's Star Wars Readers have sold over 2.5 million units! Planets in Peril focuses on the newest worlds from the Clone Wars universe, and how they're being affected by the fighting. Author of "You Can Draw Star Wars" -- Feel the force of the pencil, get creative and bring "Star Wars" to life on the page. Follow the expert tips, tracings, fold-out pages & stencils, and draw body shapes that pack a punch (or a lightsaber), inspiring action poses, spectacular vehicles, out-of-this-world clothes & futuristic equipment. Put R2-D2, Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader on the same page and create scenes and battles from your own imagination - if you dare! Show less



Klutz

• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Author

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

  Author of "Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars" -- Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars is packed with tips and techniques, practice space to draw right in the book, and translucent overlays to make you a master of drawing. Start with stick figures, move onto basic shapes, and finish up with the details. Learn to draw 20 different Clone Wars characters. The book comes with everything you need, including a black marker, double-tipped metallic — colored pencils, and an always-sharp mechanical pencil. Of course, we also include perhaps the most essential tool for any artist… an eraser. Because sometimes even a Jedi Master could use a do-over. Show less



Lerner Publishing Group

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Author

  • Apr 2007 - Dec 2009

  Author of "Girls Against Girls: Why We Are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change" -- “We girls can be cruel,” asserts Burton, who, with a direct tone and solid advice, puts the responsibility for change directly on the shoulders of girls themselves, asking them to look closely at their own behavior. Divided into six succinct chapters, the book begins by examining theories of why girls act the way they do, various types of common cruel behaviors, and excellent coping techniques. Later sections provide resources for addressing more serious problems and offer concrete suggestions for how to stop the cycle of female cruelty. Quotes from female celebrities scattered throughout reinforce the central idea that girls need to change the mean-girl culture. -- Booklist review Show less



NBCUniversal

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contributing Writer

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  Wrote daily Romance Horoscopes and Eco-friendly horoscopes for Astrology.com (owned then by NBC Universal's iVillage.com) for 31.4 million unique visitors. Wrote daily Romance Horoscopes and Eco-friendly horoscopes for Astrology.com (owned then by NBC Universal's iVillage.com) for 31.4 million unique visitors.



Planned Parenthood Federation of America

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Writer

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

  Created and wrote the weekly teen fictional blog -- Kieradotcom -- for the TeenWire section of the website. Wrote about hard topics to talk about amongst teens -- dating, sex, gender topics, sexuality, toxic friendships, eating disorders, birth control, STDs, abusive relationships, depression, suicide, divorce, drugs, smoking, self-esteem, etc. Created and wrote the weekly teen fictional blog -- Kieradotcom -- for the TeenWire section of the website. Wrote about hard topics to talk about amongst teens -- dating, sex, gender topics, sexuality, toxic friendships, eating disorders, birth control, STDs, abusive relationships, depression, suicide, divorce, drugs, smoking, self-esteem, etc.



AOL

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Senior Content Editor - Nullsoft/Shoutcast

  • Feb 2001 - Dec 2002

  In charge of the editorial direction of Winamp.com. Wrote/edited content for Winamp.com. Also wrote the monthly newsletter. Programmed content for the AOL Music channel. In charge of the editorial direction of Winamp.com. Wrote/edited content for Winamp.com. Also wrote the monthly newsletter. Programmed content for the AOL Music channel.



Excite@Home

• Technology, Information and Internet

• Senior Content Producer, Editor and Writer, Excite Studios

  • Jan 1996 - Dec 2001

  * Senior Entertainment Editor & Producer Defined the personality and editorial voice of the broadband entertainment content in Music, Movies, Celebs and TV. * Senior Web Waste Editor & Producer Created and produced the teen channel Web Waste. Elements of the site included sections on comics and online zines, as well as a blog on strange Web sites called Phreaky Phriday Phun Linx. Web Waste also featured a weekly video podcast called Ask Bonnie, where viewers emailed questions about a selected topic for me to answer. You can see an example of the show here: http://youtu.be/2k-b_rrNrgY * Senior Just Kids Editor & Producer Developed and produced the personality and editorial voice of the Just Kids channel. Wrote and edited daily editorial packages with topics covering both entertainment and education. Show less