Sheri McGregor’s publishing credits

Sheri McGregor: Selected publication credits

Nonfiction Books by Sheri McGregor:

McGregor, S. (2018). Nature’s Healing Spirit: Real Life Stories to Nurture the Soul. San Marcos, CA: Sowing Creek Press
McGregor, S. (2018). Done with the Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children. Tantor Audiobooks
McGregor, S. (print: 2016, E-book: 2017). Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children. San Marcos, CA: Sowing Creek Press.
McGregor, S. (2016). 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego: Including North, South and East Counties (3 ed.). Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press.

McGregor, S. (2009). Easy Hikes Close to Home: San Diego. Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press.

McGregor, S. (2009). 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego: Including North, South and East Counties (2 ed.). Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press.

McGregor, S. (2007). Day and Overnight Hikes: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press.

McGregor, S. (2004). 60 Hikes within 60 miles: San Diego, including north, south, and east counties (1ed). Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press.

Creative Non-fiction/Personal Essays by Sheri McGregor (in magazines, at websites, and in anthologies)

McGregor, S. (2009). A taste of family history. Raven Chronicles.com

McGregor, S. (2006).  Mine for a day.  In P. Ford-Martin (Ed.).  The Kid Turned Out Fine: Moms Fess Up About Cartoons, Candy, And What It Really Takes to Be a Good Parent
(pp. 203-206). Avon, MA: Adams Media.

McGregor, S. (2005, June 25). The end of elementary school – For daughter and Mom. csmonitor.com

McGregor, S. (2003, December 3). Coming clean. Salon.com

McGregor, S. (2003). A place we call home. In Allenbaugh, K. (Ed.).   Chocolate for a Woman’s Soul Volume II: 77 Stories that Celebrate the Richness of Life: (pp. 211-214). New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

McGregor, S. (2003). From a mother. In Sell, C. (Ed.). A Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters: Stories that celebrate a very special bond (pp. 108-112). Avon, MA: Adams Media.

McGregor, S. (2002, November 27). Mother and daughter hit just the right notes. csmonitor.com

Articles, essays, and short stories by Sheri McGregor in magazines, anthologies, and websites:

McGregor, S. (2016, November). Eggstra Credit: Chickens’ Role in Schools.HobbyFarms.com

McGregor, S. (2016, November). Eggstra Credit: Chickens’ Role in Schools. Chickens Magazine.

McGregor, S. (2016, September). 18 Ways to Upcycle Eggshells. Chickens Magazine.

McGregor, S. (2016, September). 18 Ways To Upcycle Eggshells. HobbyFarms.com

McGregor, S. (2016, September). The Fowl Hypnotist. Chickens Magazine.

McGregor, S. (2016, September). The Fowl Hypnotist.  HobbyFarms.com.

McGregor, S. (2014, September). What should I do with all this poo? Don’t poo-poo the benefits of chicken manure, Chickens Magazine, 30-37.

McGregor, S. (2014, September), I’ve got what inside of me? Prevention measures go a long way to keep birds free of those nasty internal parasites known as worms, Chickens Magazine, 40-45.

McGregor, S. (2014, March), Chickens in the Garden, Chickens Magazine.

McGregor, S. (2013, November), What’s for Dinner?, Chickens Magazine.

McGregor, S. (2012, September). 13 Cheap and easy Halloween costumes. Living on  The Cheap.

McGregor, S. (2013, February 7). 8 Ways to keep your budget on a diet. Living on the Cheap.

McGregor, S. (2012, August). Extended warranties: Peace of mind or money trap. Living on the cheap.

McGregor, S. (2012, June). Does keeping chickens save you money on eggs. Living on the Cheap.

McGregor, S.  (2012, May) The New social order. Chickens Magazine.

McGregor, S. (2012, May). Train yourself to say no to impulse buys. Living on the Cheap.

McGregor, S. (2011, April 18). Employees behaving badly. FSR: Ideas and Insights for Full Service Restaurants.

McGregor, S. (2012, April). Grow lettuce and save money on salad. Living on the Cheap.

McGregor, S. (2011, September). Help! I have too many hens. Chickens Magazine.

McGregor, S. (2011, December 26). A golden market. FSR: Ideas and Insights for Full Service Restaurants.

McGregor, S. (2010). A Friend’s Unusual Gift (review). Internet Review of Books.

McGregor, S. (November, 2008). Cinderella and the narcissist. Les Bonnes Fees.com,  1:4.

McGregor, S. (2003, July/August). Off the road again: How to re-connect as a couple after time apart. Road King, 10.

McGregor, S. (2002) Parents can help prevent teen pregnancy. In M. H. Immell (Ed.), Contemporary Issues Companion – Teens and Sex (paperback edition) (pp. 137-140). San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, Inc.

McGregor, S. (2002, September). Strategies for inspiring your riders. School Bus Fleet, 17.

McGregor, S. (2001, August). Ready, willing, and unable? Volunteering without vexation. Walking Magazine, a Reader’s Digest Publication, 30-33.

McGregor, S. (2001, May). Eating right: real food and exercise are keys to helping seniors stay healthy. San Jose Magazine, 132-139.

McGregor. S. (2001, May). The e-learning curve: The smart money is on a smarter workforce. Profit: Business to E-Business, 58-64.

McGregor, S. (2001, March 5). What’s your e-business IQ? Information Week, 45, 14-18.

McGregor, S. (2001, February). Can I buy you a drink? Profit: Business to E-Business, 15.

McGregor, S. (2001, January/February). Balancing act: As fitness queen and working mom, Kathy Smith exercises her right to have it all. Walking Magazine, a Reader’s Digest Publication, 58-62, 102.

McGregor, S. (2000, December). Communities: The paths of least resistance. Walking Magazine, a Reader’s Digest Publication, 17.

McGregor, S. (2001, Fall). Boys will be boys. Moondance.org

McGregor, S. (2000, December). A taste of family history. Select, by Sunset Publishing, 80.

McGregor, S. (2000, November). Does depression affect physical health? Here2Listen.com (then a popular professional and consumer psychology website).

McGregor, S. (2000, September). A mother’s intuition. Washington Families, 18.

McGregor, S. (2000, July/August). Grand love: Grandparents raising grandchildren. San Jose Magazine, 64-72.

McGregor, S. (2000, May/June). Volunteering as vocation: Donating your time can bring joy in your senior years. San Jose Magazine, 80-86.

McGregor, S. (2000, April). Helping teens become adults. Kids VT, p. 5.

McGregor, S. (2000, April). Don’t put money stress where your mouth is. She’s Got It Together Network/Health Channel (then a popular women’s interest website).

McGregor, S. (2000, April). Are you emotionally intelligent? She’s Got It Together Network/Health Channel (then a popular women’s interest website).

McGregor, S. (2000, March/April). Raising optimistic and resilient teens. Real Woman Magazine, 81.

McGregor, S. (2000, March/April). Active living, social fun: A busy lifestyle can improve your quality of life. San Jose Magazine, 58-64).

McGregor, S. (2000, March/April). The art of happiness. Real Woman Magazine, 16-18.

McGregor, S. (2000, February). Marry your mother? Hormonal influence on attraction to facial features. Walking Magazine, a Reader’s Digest Publication, 20.

McGregor, S. (2000, January/February). Increase your personal power: Learn how to change your life with a 3-step plan. Real Woman Magazine, 10-12.

McGregor, S. (2000, January/February). Nurturing self-confidence in your teen. Real Woman Magazine, 81.

McGregor, S. (2000, January/February). Privacy: How much does your child need? Real Woman Magazine, 81.

McGregor, S. (2000, January). Guided imagery: Relaxing adjunct to breast cancer treatment. Here2Listen.com (then a popular professional and consumer oriented psychology website).

McGregor, S. (1999, December). Visualization? Go figure. Walking Magazine, a Reader’s Digest Publication, 32-36.

McGregor, S. (1999, November/December). Extracurricular activities good for teens. Real Woman Magazine, 81.

McGregor, S. (1999, November/December). Paradise found: Silicon Valley Escapees have bailed for bales, tails and a snail’s pace. San Jose Magazine, 94-98.

McGregor, S. (1999, November/December). On golden ponds: Graceful options for the sunset years. San Jose Magazine, 50-56.

McGregor, S. (1999, November/December). Which one of these personality types are you? Socializer, director, relater, thinker. Real Woman Magazine, 40-43.

McGregor, S. (1999, July/August). Ready for sex? Talking to kids. Real Woman Magazine, 81.

McGregor, S. (1999, July/August). Building self-esteem early. Real Woman Magazine, 81.

McGregor, S. (1999, May/June). Intuition: Empower your decision-making skills. Real Woman Magazine, 24-26.

McGregor, S. (1998). Teens and jobs: They want to make money, but can they make the grades? Parenting Today’s Teen (then a popular parenting teens webzine).

McGregor, S. (1997, September 8). Safe walk home: Child safety program stresses community involvement. The Washington Post, p.C3.

McGregor, S. (1997, April 3). More than we really want to know. The San Diego Union Tribune, p. B11.

Corporate and Non-Profit Writing by Sheri McGregor:

Families for Depression Awareness (2014). Novelist David Guterson, Age 58, Major Depression.

Families for Depression Awareness (2011). Alexandra, Age 46, Daughter of William Styron, Major Depression.

Families for Depression Awareness (2011).  Ashley, Age 19, with Clinical Depression and Anxiety.

Families for Depression Awareness (2011). Doris, Age 83, Family Depression.

Families for Depression Awareness (2011). Barbara, with Son Michael.

Families for Depression Awareness (2011). Jason, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Misdiagnosed.

Families for Depression Awareness (2011).  Linda Gray Sexton: Major Depression; Suicide Attempt Left her Without a Psychiatrist.

Families for Depression Awareness (2011). Pata: Treatment-resistant Depression; Prescriptions Capped with Medicare-D.

Families for Depression Awareness (2011). Jennifer: PTSD and Depression; Not Enough Coverage for Services

Families for Depression Awareness (2008). Coping after suicide [Brochure]. Waltham, MA: McGregor, S.

Families for Depression Awareness (2007). Coping with stress [Brochure]. Waltham, MA: McGregor, S.

Families for Depression Awareness (2005). Depression wellness guide for teens with depression [Brochure]. Waltham, MA: McGregor, S.

 Fiction by Sheri McGregor (Books, short stories)

McGregor, S. (2005, Fall). Warmth. The Better Drink.

McGregor, S. (2004, August 15-September 15). The gender code. Woman this month, 58-61).

McGregor, S. (2004, April 15-May 15). Contemplating sin. Woman this month, 56-58.

McGregor, S. (2003). Leap of fate. Ozbike down under, 264, 25-26.

McGregor, S. (2002). Freudian slip. In Campbell, L.S. (Ed.). Romancing the Holidays Volume Two. Elan Press.

McGregor, S. (2000). Under One Roof. New York, NY: Zebra Books, Kensington Publishing Corp.

McGregor, S. (1999). Dream Catcher. New York, NY: Zebra Books, Kensington Publishing Corp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Selected Teaching, Lecturing, Presenting

Lecturer/Presenter: Panel of local book authors. San Diego County Library, Encinitas Branch. Fourth Annual Book Festival. October, 2012.

 

Lecturer/Presenter: “Miss Grump Goes Hiking.” Amusing PowerPoint presentation and interactive speaking event incorporating nature’s restorative powers and doctors’ hiking prescription into fictional (yet autobiographical) character’s life. Three nights, 3 REI stores (Encinitas, San Diego, Chula Vista). April 23, 24, and 25, 2007.

 

Lecturer/Presenter: “Miss Grump Goes Hiking.” Amusing PowerPoint presentation and interactive speaking event incorporating nature’s restorative powers and doctors’ hiking prescription into fictional (yet autobiographical) character’s life. Ocean Hills Seniors Community, Hikers & Walkers group, February 6, 2007.

 

Presenter: “Fears in Nature: Setting the Record Straight.” Brown-bag luncheon presentation and booksigning. San Diego State University Bookstore, April 16, 2005.

 

Guest Lecturer/Workshop leader: “Mining the Self for Emotions in Personal Experience Writing.” Workshop for memoir/essay writing. Poway Adult School, So you want to write? Class taught by Kordela, D. San Diego, CA, August, 2002

 

Workshop Presenter: “Pitching you—not just your ideas: Developing writer/editor relationships and advancing your career.” A fun, “don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself” and “lessons-learned” lecture, allowing attendees to learn from McGregor’s mistakes (as well as her wins), in an amusing self-study format. Society of Professional Journalists Regions 8 & 12 Conference, Queen & Crescent Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. March 16-18, 2001.

 

Lecturer: “Emotional Impact for the Reader.” Experiential workshop for fiction writing. Poway Adult School, So, you want to write? class taught by Kordela, D. San Diego, CA, August, 2000.

 

 

Television and Radio Presentations

Guest spot, San Diego County and Anza-Borrego area wildflowers, BlogTalkRadio, Vacation Station show, February 2009.

 

Guest appearance, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park discussion and photography presentation. FOX 6 Television Network (San Diego). March 13, 2007.

 

Guest appearance. KUSI TV (San Diego), October 31, 2005.

 

Guest appearance, native plants photography/information presentation. FOX 6 Television Network (San Diego), January 28, 2005.

 

Guest appearance, native plants photography/information presentation. KUSI TV, Morning News (San Diego), February 5, 2005.

 

Guest appearance/presentation:  wild mistletoe in local wilds, mistletoe lore. KUSI TV, Morning News (San Diego), December 7, 2004.

 

Guest spot/promo, Smooth Jazz 98.1 (radio, San Diego), January 2005.

 

Guest spot, hiking, nature, San Diego, KPBS Radio (San Diego), These Days Show w/Tom Fudge, January 2005.

1 thought on “Sheri McGregor’s publishing credits

  1. Rosa

    In this encouraging and comprehensive book, McGregor fully covers the phenomenon of estranged adult children from families who never expected a son or daughter to cut ties and walk away.

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