{"id":13,"date":"2015-04-21T22:33:21","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T22:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariesherlock.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2015-05-23T14:27:21","modified_gmt":"2015-05-23T14:27:21","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mariesherlock.com\/?page_id=13","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

During Marie\u2019s stint as editor of Metro Parent<\/em> (a regional parenting magazine for the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area), the magazine garnered over two dozen awards from Parenting Publications of America (now Parenting Media Association), the industry\u2019s national trade organization. Marie also earned several individual awards for her writing during that time, for both feature and essay writing. Here are a few of the comments that accompanied those accolades:<\/p>\n

Gold Award \u2013 Interview: \u201cJuggling Fatherhood: Rhys Thomas Talks About His Balancing Act\u201d \u2013 \u201cSeldom does a Q&A format engage the reader like this piece of work. Juggler and comedian Rhys Thomas is a unique personality, and this interview keeps several balls in the air to help his character shine though.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gold and Silver Awards: Editor\u2019s Notes: \u201cA pleasure to read. The topics are relevant but developed with a slight twist. The examples are unexpected and interesting. No sentimental, unenlightening anecdotes here. Strong work.\u201d \u201cThe writer uses strong prose, colorful description and informative detail to make her point.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gold Award: Overall Writing: \u201cLots of humanity, lots of personality, lots of description distinguish this writing. When the subject turns serious, as in a well-reported piece on paid family leave, clarity is the prime virtue. Matching tone to content is a key to success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Silver Award: Overall Reporting: \u201cWhen Metro Parent<\/em> \u2018goes deep\u2019 on a subject, the result is satisfying and useful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marie\u2019s book Living Simply with Children<\/em>, was chosen as one of Working Asset\u2019s (now Credo\u2019s) three \u201cRecommended Reading\u201d books for February 2003. Living Simply with Children<\/em> was also recommended by the New York Times<\/em> (book review, June 29, 2004).<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"