“Courtney took a scattered, 400-plus page blog and helped me craft it into a clear, relevant, 30-page sample of essays on family, self, and culture-clash. When I need reining in on long, over-reaching prose, Courtney reined. When I needed direction on theme, narration, and focus of voice, Courtney was my compass. And when I thought I could edit no more, Courtney proved otherwise – gently, necessarily, and expertly. Courtney’s keen eye, boundless efforts, and writing expertise not only helped me stay true to my voice, they cemented it and made it lasting.”
Bull Valley Roadhouse (Benicia Magazine)

“Ever since eating at Bull Valley Roadhouse on a Saturday evening with friends earlier this fall, I’ve been daydreaming about going back. I want to drive down the canyon road that leads to the tiny town of Port Costa—20 minutes from Benicia, southeast of Crockett, CA—and slip back in time among the restaurant’s antique portraits and wooden floorboards and scalloped potatoes with cream and gruyere. I want to sit at the long walnut bar and share a bowl of mussels and fries with my husband, forgetting the day’s headlines and escaping into the magic of the sauce, letting its infusion of garlic and shallots bring comfort to my worried mind.” Read full article in Benicia Magazine.