Val Mallinson is a creative freelance writer with expertise in organic food, travel, sustainable living, and hospitality writing. With a background in drama and human resources and international marketing, she has honed her skills in writing, editing, and project management. Val has worked with passionate clients, including Avalon Travel, Perseus Books, and Wes Rataushk & Associates. She was also the author of the Dog Lover's Companion to the Pacific Northwest and served as the board president and literary coordinator for Willamette Writers. Val's interests include spirituality, humor, and traveling with dogs.