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Brenda Horrigan

(She/Her)
Massachusetts
As seen in: SearchSecurity, Mondaq, Vineyard Gazette, Vol1 Brooklyn, Martha's Vineyard Magazine, MVacay
Covers:  Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod; personality profiles (especially authors); regional history
Doesn't Cover: I no longer cover the IT field.

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Brenda Horrigan’s Biography

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An expert writer, researcher, and editor with several years of experience writing, researching, copyediting and proofreading. Substantive experienced in several fields, including museum exhibition writing, book publishing, IT media and travel. Extensive publications list includes website copy, trade and academic books, magazines, and newspapers. Advanced degrees in international studies. Her collaborative Substack--The Creative Current--focuses on creative living on Martha's Vineyard.

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Paul Karasik On the Graphic Novel Adaptations of Paul Auster's "New York Trilogy"

Paul Karasik On the Graphic Novel Adaptations of Paul Auster's "New York Trilogy"

The New York Trilogy is author Paul Auster's best-known work, a collection of three interconnected stories: C…

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The History of Sound: A Book, A Film, and the Unexpected Twists of Ben Shattuck's Writing Career

The History of Sound: A Book, A Film, and the Unexpected Twists of Ben Shattuck's Writing Career

It's the classic writer's dream: publish a book, win an award, write the screenplay, and then walk the red ca…

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Innisfail, Lost and Found

Innisfail, Lost and Found

The banks of the Lagoon were once home to a glamorous musical hub. A chance encounter helped bring it back to…

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Love Potions for an Obsessive Age: On Mo David's "Bring Your Lover Back"

Love Potions for an Obsessive Age: On Mo David's "Bring Your Lover Back"

He's Peter, she's Wendy, but this is no storybook romance. From the first pages of Bring Your Lover Back, the…

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To the Harbor Light: Lighthouses of Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Cape Cod

To the Harbor Light: Lighthouses of Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Cape Cod

You have never seen a lighthouse book like this.Photographer Alison Shaw captures the lighthouses of Martha's…

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Table Talk: Food, Family, Love, a Cookbook

Table Talk: Food, Family, Love, a Cookbook

Carol McManus owns a popular cafe on the Island of Martha's Vineyard, yet she urges you to cook at home -- an…

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A Stitch in Vineyard Haven Time

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By Brenda Horrigan
| Vineyard Gazette Verified
A new business is open on Vineyard Haven’s Main street, and it’s not a restaurant, boutique or coffee shop. It’s The Stitchery Martha’s Vineyard. Proprietor Kate Altman’s been telling me for a few months about her business idea. But I didn’t quite get it, so I dropped in to learn more. Color, color everywhere. Located down the pedestrian side alley next to Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, The Stitchery MV studio belies its subterranean location. It’s a surprisingly cheery space.
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Innisfail, Lost and Found

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By Brenda Horrigan
| Martha's Vineyard Magazine Verified
The first house my husband and I owned on the Island was a rambling Victorian on the Tisbury side of Lagoon Pond. It charmed us at first sight with its tall windows, wraparound porch, and double front doors. It lacked just a few things – plumbing, electricity, insulation, and a foundation – so it took ten months before we could move in. Once we did, in October 1997, there were still decades of cobwebs and dust to be removed.
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ūüďÜ Guest Itinerary: The Creative Current‚Äôs Guide to a DIY Writer‚Äôs Retreat on Martha‚Äôs Vineyard

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By Lis Bluford Verified, Brenda Horrigan, T. Elizabeth Bell, Jan Brogan
| MVacay
Readers (and writers!): I‚Äôm excited to share today‚Äôs guest itinerary from the talented writers behind The Creative Current! Many travelers come to Martha‚Äôs Vineyard seeking inspiration. This DIY writer‚Äôs retreat is ideal for anyone looking to spark creativity, enjoy quiet moments, or tap into the Island‚Äôs deep literary roots. Huge thanks to The Creative Current crew ‚ÄĒ , , , and ‚ÄĒ for sharing your thoughtful perspective and favorite places to write.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

High school newspaper editor-in-chief

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Otter AI (transcripts); micro recorder; Scrivener; Scapple; MS Office.

What's your favorite social network?

Substack