“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.”
Future Prairie: a collective of women and queer artists (Travel Portland)

“At the first live show of Future Prairie — a Portland collective of women and queer artists — a small crowd gathered at The Hallowed Halls to watch, listen and discuss. On a stage adorned with plants and bathed in natural light, a stream of artists took turns performing: a dancer, a makeup artist, musicians, a poet, a filmmaker. After each performance, artists took questions from the audience and shared their creative process. The vision of Future Prairie’s creative director Joni Whitworth had come to life.” Read full article here.