Editor/publishing consultant: Three Truths and a Lie


www.grahamefuller.com
Publishing consultant, copy-editor/proofreader, and designer (cover and interior) of Three Truths and a Lie by Graham E. Fuller (September 2012).

About the author
Graham E. Fuller was a career operations officer at CIA, serving 17 years overseas. He was later vice-chair of the National Intelligence Council at CIA. After retiring from CIA he served as a senior political scientist at RAND for twelve years. He is a well-known Middle East specialist who has written dozens of articles and ten books on Muslim world politics, Islamic fundamentalism, and is finishing a first novel. He has two daughters. He now lives with his wife in British Columbia where he is an adjunct professor of History at Simon Fraser University; he devotes much of his spare time to eagles, salmon and bears.

About the book
This is the compelling tale of Luke, a Korean adoptee who comes to an American family at age one and who gradually loses his life’s way—to die from crack cocaine at age 21. It is also a story of his adoptive father, a CIA officer, who offers an unsparing and vivid account of his own efforts—wise, misguided, passionate, naïve, creative, ultimately unsuccessful—to save his son. Luke is warm, likeable, funny, quick to win friends—and a skilled deceiver, able to impress others with a seeming maturity and urbanity. But the image he works to create for himself is increasingly belied by the darker realities of his life and the black hole he creates around his family. The tale chronicles a poignant and tumultuous quest to grasp the meaning of Luke’s life—and death—against a broad international backdrop from Afghanistan to Latin America. It explores the mysteries of adoption, identity, addiction—and grace.

Author of From my Mother, a novel

October 2011
As experienced marathoner Nadia embarks on her biggest challenge yet, a 100-kilometre ultrarun, her thoughts turn to her maternal grandmother, who emigrated to the Netherlands in the early 1950s as a young widow, escaping Czechoslovakia in the aftermath of a Communist coup d'etat. As Nadia struggles with unexpected obstacles in the longest race of her life, the parallels with her grandmother become clearer. However, Nadia also realizes that Oma, now 94, has been tested far more than her granddaughter likely ever will.

More about the novel here.

Editor of Reconnect With Food

Editor of Teresa Rider's Reconnect With Food: Eat Your Way to Triathlon Success (May 2011).

About the book

Passion is a powerful emotion. We all have passions. One of mine happens to be food; where it comes from, how it is grown, the science behind the creation of thousands of different foods, and the health and lifestyle benefits from eating natural wholesome food. This book's aim is to help you develop a better relationship with food and your own diet. A nutrient-dense, natural diet will improve your athletic performance and recovery, and quality of life.

About the author

Teresa Rider is an age group world champion at the Ironman and Olympic distances. She holds an Advanced Certificate of Nutritional Sciences and is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition. With husband Scott Jones, Teresa owns Boulder-based IMJ Coaching.

Editor of Sub Nine: History's Fastest Ironwomen

Editor of Timothy Moore's Sub Nine: History's Fastest Ironwomen (April 2011).

About the book

Every generation is defined in part by the achievements of its athletes. Triathlon is one of the youngest and one of the fastest growing sports around the world. In the last four seasons in particular, professional women triathletes have been pacing each other to faster and faster finishing times. This book profiles the fastest iron-distance women professionals—ever. In all, 22 women have finished an iron-distance race in less than 9 hours. Make no mistake, these are the elite of the elites. This book contains snapshots into what drives these athletes. Foreword by Ironman.com managing editor Kevin Mackinnon

About the author

Timothy Moore has been a financial journalist for more than two decades. He is also a regular contributor to Toronto-based Triathlon Magazine Canada. The idea for this book came from a story he wrote for San Diego-based Triathlete magazine’s June 2008 issue about the then pending assault on Paula Newby-Fraser’s 1994 record of 8:50:53. The record was smashed weeks after the story was published.

Author of A Hundred Reasons to Run 100km

A Hundred Reasons to Run 100km reflects a personal journey that will strike a chord with anyone intrigued by the prospect of trying an ultramarathon. The idea for this book was born 10 days before author Margreet Dietz did a 100km race. While finalizing her physical preparations, she also wanted to ready herself mentally as best as possible. An experienced 3:07 marathoner and five-time Ironman finisher, she knew endurance athletes ponder the question, Why?, during the most challenging moments in an event. It's good to have an answer. In this book on ultrarunning, you'll find plenty of inspiration, practical tips, and the key reason to run 100km—because you can.

More about the book, here

Author of Sunshine on a wooden floor (poems)

A collection of 28 poems. (October 2010)

One of these poems has been included in an anthology of verse, titled Island Mists, published by the Poetry Institute of Canada in January 2011.

Copy-editor at the Vancouver Sun 2010

Copy-editor at the Vancouver Sun newspaper (casual).

Author of A Work in Progress

A writer will do anything to avoid the act of writing, William Zinsser wrote in his classic On Writing Well. To improve as writers we have to hone our skills by putting words on the page, consistently. The 33 exercises in this book will help you do just that. In the process, you will produce a draft for your own book and decide to complete that other manuscript you have been wrestling with. A Work in Progress: Exercises in Writing started as a personal challenge that helped me win the struggle with my first book Running Shoes Are a Girl's Best Friend. Combining advice and encouragement from my favourite books on writing I committed to producing 2000 words a day for 10 consecutive days. I wrote for quantity and found the result had potential quality. This is my third book. Let's get started on yours!

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games reporter

Flash Quote Reporter for VANOC's Olympic News Service. (This was a paid position.)

Interviewed coaches and athletes, especially medallists, at the ski jumping, cross country skiing and Nordic combined events at Whistler Olympic Park during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Quotes widely used by accredited media including Reuters.

Author of Powered From Within

Powered From Within: Stories About Running & Triathlon is a selection from feature articles I first contributed to magazines in Australia and Canada.

About the book

Powered From Within
will motivate runners and triathletes of all levels. Stories include profiles of two-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander and his preparations for Kona 2009; three-time Paralympian and runner Gerrard Gosens; Ron Stuart who became a steeplechase world champion in his 60s after injury and polio halted his ambitions as a young athlete; Kate Rowe who became an Ironman 70.3 world champion in her 50s after taking out a $25,000 loan to fulfill her dream; and Bernie Millett who at the age of 67 runs a 3:16 marathon. Top running coaches Dave Scott-Thomas and Kevin Smith provide advice on marathon training. Age-group triathletes reveal their strategies to gain a mental advantage on race day. Female triathletes discuss their approach to the sport.

Author of Running Shoes Are a Girl's Best Friend

Running Shoes Are a Girl’s Best Friend tells the stories of 53 women who run. Some have been running for decades, others began more recently. Some run for the simple pleasure it brings, while others race for finish lines. They share their reasons, motivation and tips, as do two top coaches. Motivation is everything. There are so many reasons to run. Coach Pat Carroll, one of Australia's top distance runners ever: “It is really important to enjoy the journey rather than feel like it is something you have to do.” Motivation evolves. Goals change. Many people start running without the plan to become a runner. Many begin with the goal to lose weight and / or gain fitness. You don’t need to compete. Running, though it may not be easy at first, makes you feel good. And, surprisingly, fitness improves very quickly. Says Carroll, “The great thing about running is that everyone can have their own goals and everyone can walk away feeling incredible, whether it be in training or in competition.”

Freelance journalist

Contributor to magazines in Canada and Australia, including:

IMPACT Magazine cover story Craig Alexander, Ironman World Champion
IMPACT Magazine feature Spectacular Squamish
R4YL feature Ron Stuart, Follow Your Heart
Canadian Running feature Marathon Training
Australian Triathlete Know Your Competition
Australian Triathlete Women & Triathlon
Australian Triathlete 70.3 Ironman World Champion Kate Rowe
IMPACT Magazine 2011 (Road) Running Shoe Review
IMPACT Magazine 2010 (Trail) Running Shoe Review
IMPACT Magazine 2010 (Road) Running Shoe Review
IMPACT Magazine 2009 (Road) Running Shoe Review
IMPACT Magazine 2009 (Trail) Running Shoe Review
IMPACT Magazine Wild Life Encounters
IMPACT Magazine Olympic Triathlon preview
R4YL feature Running With Bears

The Australian Financial Review 2006 - 2007


Reported directly to the chief sub-editor and handled stories on finance, politics, economics, arts, leisure and travel. Also worked at a subscribers-only online edition of the newspaper, helping to choose the most important stories of the day and editing stories from newswires, including Reuters and The Associated Press.

Bloomberg News 1996 - 2004

Reporter for Bloomberg News from Belgium, Canada and Australia.

Stories I wrote for Bloomberg have been published in newspapers worldwide, including the International Herald Tribune, Globe and Mail, The Vancouver Sun, National Post, The Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, New Zealand Herald, Seattle Post-Intelligencer and De Tijd.

Reporter (2000-2004) – Sydney, Australia
• Wrote exclusive stories uncovered by research and analysis of business & market data;
• Interviewed top executives, investors, analysts and other experts. Exclusive interview with Richard Branson on a plane resulted in a Bloomberg News story with details on Virgin Blue’s earnings and planned initial public offering 40 minutes before these details were made public;
• Many of the stories were published on Bloomberg’s global front page;
• Recognized for analytical skills and ability to deliver quality copy to tight deadlines;
• Provided expert analysis and commentary on Bloomberg TV.

Reporter (1998-2000) – Toronto, Canada
• Analyzed market data, economic statistics and monetary policy developments to write multiple stories a day on Canadian bond and currency markets;
• Interviewed multiple money managers, analysts, economists and traders daily for stories in print, as well as for Bloomberg audio;
• Provided expert analysis on CTV and CHCH News about the economy, dollar and bonds;
• Covered Bank of Canada events across Canada and on occasion abroad;
• Covered Canada’s federal budget from the lock-up in Ottawa;
• Covered Statistics Canada economic releases from Ottawa;
• Trained reporters in researching and writing about Canadian bond and currency markets.

Reporter (1996-1998) – Brussels, Belgium
• Wrote multiple stories a day about equity, fixed income and foreign exchange markets;
• Interviewed company executives, money managers, analysts, traders and other experts;
• Covered company news such as earnings announcements, annual general meetings and initial public offerings. Interview with a Neuhaus executive resulted in an exclusive story about the nearly 150-year-old chocolate maker’s plans to sell shares to the public;
• Attended European Commission press conferences and wrote stories about EU decisions.

Auto Lease Holland (The Netherlands)

Marketing Research employee 1993 - 1995

Planned and managed direct marketing and telemarketing activities for the car leasing company (then a subsidiary of ABN Amro Holding NV). That involved managing and analyzing a new database system used by the company’s sales team, as well as initiating direct marketing campaigns such as direct mailings to clients and prospects, from selecting the target groups to briefing the external telemarketing bureau and coordinating the follow-up for those activities with the internal sales team.

Education

1988-1993
Saxion University (formerly IJsselland), the Netherlands
Bachelor of Commerce

1995-1996
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Master in International and Comparative Law

2005
Macleay College, Sydney, Australia
Book Editing and Publishing (Distinction)

Languages

English (fluent) and Dutch (native and fluent)
German, French (working knowledge)

Running / triathlon

2012 BMO Vancouver Marathon masters champion (3:00:29)
2012 British Columbia Half Marathon F40-44 champion
2011 Whistler 50 (mile) F40-49 champion
2011 Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon masters champion
2011 Bellingham Bay Marathon women's champion
2011 BMO Vancouver Marathon masters champion
2010 Haney to Harrison 100km F40-49 champion
2010 STORMY 50-mile F40-49 champion
2010 Scotiabank half marathon F35-39 champion
2009 North Olympic Discovery Marathon female champion & course record (3:10:39)
2009 Vancouver Marathon 9th female overall, 2nd F35-39

Marathons in Vancouver (4 including 2011 & 2012 Top Master woman), Victoria (2 including 2011 Top Master woman) and Ottawa, Canada; Honolulu, Death Valley and the Olympic Peninsula (women's champion and course record in 2009) and the Bellingham Bay Marathon (women's champion 2011), the United States; Sydney, Canberra (age group win) and the Gold Coast (3), Australia and Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Ironman triathlon finishes in Forster, Australia (3); Taupo, New Zealand and Frankfurt, Germany.

Ultrarunning races at the Whistler 50-mile, STORMY 50-mile trail, 100km Haney to Harrison road, Six Foot Track 45km trail in the Blue Mountains, Australia and the 100km Oxfam Trailwalker in Sydney.

Numerous shorter running and triathlon events since completing the 20km of Brussels in May 1997.