About
I write. Pinpointing it beyond that is tough. From magazine features and quizzes to business copy, you never know where you’ll run across my byline. My work has appeared in magazines like Disney’s FamilyFun, Nick Jr Family Magazine, Parents, and Parenting where my writing takes a fun twist in the form of games, activities, and crafts for kids. My name is on the spine of four different book titles. I’ve been a Holiday Home expert for MSN.com for the past two years (watch out, Martha) and I’m a regular contributor to GeekMom.
But enough about that. Let’s talk Paradise. I’m a northern California native, but for the past handful of years I’ve been lucky enough to call Hawai‘i home. Luckier still? I can write about Hawai‘i from Hawai‘i. From under a palm tree if I please.
I’ve written about these islands as well as other travel destinations, covering food, music, and culture for print publications like Islands, the Hawaiian Airlines in-flight, Hana Hou!, ATA Sights, and the Christian Science Monitor. I blog about Hawaii for Oyster once or twice a week, and write an occasional post for sites like Ciao Bambino, Travel Savvy Mom, and Pack and Explore.
I’ve worked on several guidebooks about Hawai‘i, contributed a chapter to another about NASCAR racetracks, and compiled a regional guide about the Sacramento area for HGTV’s FrontDoor.com.
Coming over? Call me. We’ll have coffee.
Books
Unlike many people, I do not believe that I have a Great American Novel deep within. I actually prefer to write non-fiction, and that’s what you’ll find in my books for kids and teachers. Several of my books are hands-on history books for kids. Another, Team Challenges, is a favorite of teachers and group leaders as well as my publishers top seller. I’m also told it’s tons of fun when combined with adult beverages. All of my books have horrifically long but descriptive titles. If you’d like to learn more about them:
What can I write for you?
While I do pitch many, many ideas to many, many editors, it’s always such a treat to skip that step and head straight to an assignment. Don’t you agree? Tell me what you need, and I will provide it; we’ll skip the dancing around and guessing. I’ve linked over to a number of my articles online, but if you’d like to see samples of my writing, just let me know. You can contact me at Kris – at- KrisBordessa -dot – com.
Mailing address: PO Box 622 ~ Honoka‘a, Hawaii 96727
Phone: 808-775-0303
Email: kris -at- krisbordessa -dot- com
Twitter: @KrisBordessa
Note: My header photo is courtesy of Flickr user FunnyFence
Kris, Betsy Hamilton told me you have a reprint on game nights for families available. If you still do, may I review it to see if I can use it? thank you,