The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
THREE RINGLING CIRCUS: THE CIRCUS, THE RINGLING BROTHERS AND SARASOTA
(Pineapple Press/Rowman & Littlefield, 2023)
Journalist. Author. Editor
Sandra Gurvis is the author of seventeen books and hundreds of magazine articles, web content, and corporate materials on topics ranging from general medical to business to travel to profiles/biographies.
- Certified as medical writer/editor by the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
- Fellowships and grants from the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM), Vermont Studio Center, LBJ Presidential Library and others
- “Careers for Nonconformists” Selected by the Quality Paperback Book Club
- Lifelong member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
WRITER. A wordsmith who applies said butt to chair and meets all deadlines. A meticulous researcher who uncovers the facts. A creative individual who handles
topics with ingenuity and flair.
SYNONYM. Sandra Gurvis.
Books
Sandra is the author of seventeen commercially published books, including two novels, THE PIPE DREAMERS and COUNTRY CLUB WIVES. Recent nonfiction titles include 111 PLACES IN COLUMBUS THAT YOU MUST NOT MISS (Emons) and MYTHS AND MYSTERIES OF OHIO (Globe Pequot).
More books are in the offing: THREE RINGLING CIRCUS: THE CIRCUS, THE RINGLING BROTHERS AND SARASOTA (Pineapple Press/Rowman & Littlefield, 2023), and the first of a trio of novels-in-progress about The Villages, Florida: DOING HARD TIME IN GEEZERVILLE.
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Articles and Web Content
Sandra has written corporate profiles and technical articles for clients such as Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio Health, Merrill Lynch, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Speeches and Workshops
Sandra has given dozens of presentations on writing and her books at libraries, colleges, writers’ conferences/festivals and other groups. She has also been a guest on podcasts, radio and TV shows including “Good Morning America,” “CBS Up to the Minute,” “ABC World News Tonight;” her books have been featured in blogs, magazines and newspapers, such as USA Today.
Sandra’s Blog
Biography
Sandra is the author of 17 commercially published nonfiction books/novels and hundreds of magazine articles. A freelance writer for over 30 years, she has written corporate profiles, technical articles and curated and created web content. Along with her recently-released 111 PLACES IN COLUMBUS THAT YOU MUST NOT MISS, she is currently working on two new books: THREE RING(LING) CIRCUS: THE CIRCUS, THE RINGLING BROTHERS AND SARASOTA (Pineapple/Rowman & Littlefield) and DOING HARD TIME IN GEEZERVILLE, the first of a three-part satire set in The Villages, Florida.
Coming Soon! Three Ring(ling) Circus: The Circus, the Ringling Brothers and Sarasota
Check out these videos to learn more about “The Bros.” and the museum. Watch this space for updates on my book!