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My Leap of Faith

Wow, I cannot believe I’m actually writing this post, but after nearly nine years of working for a convention & visitors bureau (CVB) in one of the fastest-growing cities in…

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March 29, 2016
Blog, On West Texas, On Writing

Home Made

Upbringing in an austere abode instills long-lasting values My first feature article, based on my experiences growing up in the original house on our family ranch in West Texas, is published…

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June 1, 2017
Blog, On West Texas, On Writing

Why Horses Wear Shoes

I had the great pleasure of writing about farriers for the October issue of Texas Co-op Power magazine. This one was extra special because my sister Kristin Tyler took the…

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October 10, 2020
Blog, On Reading

On Reading

How old were you when you fell in love with books and all that comes with them? The endless worlds, the abyss of possibilities, the characters with their private, inner…

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March 11, 2016
Blog, On West Texas, On Writing

Christmas Cruse

I had the privilege of interviewing Jackie Cruse, owner of J. Cruse Christmas Gallery & Decor, for my first profile. It’s a winter wonderland in his store, a must-do when…

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December 3, 2017
  • Gettysburg Cyclorama
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    The Gettysburg Experience

    May 3, 2019 / Comments Off on The Gettysburg Experience

    A few months ago, I tagged along on one of my husband’s work trips to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We drove from West Virginia–not too far for us–up through Morgantown and the Maryland panhandle. On this trip I also visited Hershey and the Amish country, but this story I wrote for Vacationist USA focuses on Gettysburg. It was an amazing trip and I’d love to spend more time there. >>Read the story here<< (Pictured above is the Cyclorama at Gettysburg National Military Park)

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    Documentary offers different view of life in McDowell County

    February 15, 2019 / Comments Off on Documentary offers different view of life in McDowell County

    I enjoy meeting people telling positive stories about their community. I interviewed West Virginia filmmaker J.D. Belcher on his first feature-length documentary “Cornered: A Fighter’s Story.” Read about it in my article in the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

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Brenda Kissko

Brenda Kissko is a freelance writer, designer and marketer focusing on travel, nature, literature, faith and community. A Texas native, she has lived in West Virginia and is currently based in Arizona. Brenda grew up on a West Texas ranch, influenced by the healing power of nature. She writes for people navigating their way through life with a message of unplugging and living to the fullest.

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