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Agency News: Murphy receives contract to assist Stan Olson, candidate for Idaho Superintendent

Patti — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:37:30 +0000

In September, the Stan Olson for Idaho Superintendent of Education contracted with me to provide writing services and public relations and media outreach. I’m working with Olson campaign manager Nic Swanson to develop educational materials, press information, and to coordinate various events and speaking opportunities throughout Idaho for Dr. Olson. It’s an honor to be selected to provide support and assistance for this very important campaign and it has been a great learning experience. For more information about Dr. Stan Olson, visit www.olsonforidaho.com.

Patti Murphy launches new “Momisms” book project

Patti — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:42:26 +0000

Patti Murphy has teamed up with national best-selling author Elaine Ambrose to publish a new book on “Momisms” – the odd and silly sayings that mothers tell their children – and are seeking submissions from anyone who currently lives in Idaho. The book, tentatively titled “Mother Knows Best: 100 quotes Idahoan’s Remember From Their Mothers,” will be published in time for Mother’s Day, 2011 and proceeds from the sale of the books will be donated to the Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA) in honor of its 100^th anniversary. The WCA provides safety, healing and freedom to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Details about submitting momisms can be found at www.mymomisms.com. Submissions may be sent directly from a submission form on that website, or can be emailed to info [at] mymomisms [dot] com. In addition, the authors have launched a My Momisms Facebook page where people may post their favorite quotes.

Momisms are those interesting things that mothers say to their kids as a way to make them behave or teach them a life lesson. Examples might be, ‘If you keep making that face it will freeze that way,’ or ‘Always wear clean underwear in case you get in an accident.’ Momisms can also can be wise and inspirational sayings unique to a particular family. We are encouraging people to send in any saying – funny or serious – that their moms used to tell them as they were growing up.

Once a momism is selected for inclusion, the authors might also request a photo of the featured mother. Submitting a Momism automatically grants the authors and publishers permission to publish the material in the upcoming book, and to use the submission in promotional materials if needed.

Political Reporting: New York Times – Sen. Larry Craig resignation

Patti — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:30:54 +0000

The New York Times contracted with Patti Murphy to provide local reporting on Senator Larry Craig’s resignation and press conferences after he was arrested in a Minnesota men’s room.

Magazine Feature Writing: Sun Valley Magazine – “Memories of Minidoka”

Patti — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:00:56 +0000

1st Place Winner, 2009 Idaho Press Club Award of Excellence in the category Magazine Writing – Serious Feature

Winner, Excellence Award, Capital City Communicators 2009 IMPACT Awards in the category Feature Writing

Winner, Top 50 Magazine Feature Articles, 79th Annual Writer’s Digest International Writing Competition.

“Memories Of Minidoka” is the story about Minidoka, Idaho’s WWII Japanese internment camp, and the people who were forced to live there more than six decades ago.

Magazine Feature Writing: Basque Cuisine in Idaho

Patti — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:55:08 +0000

Southwest Idaho has the largest per capita population of Basques, outside of the Basque country and lucky for the rest of us, they brought with them their music, their dance, and their delicious cuisine. This article takes a look at the history of how Basque food arrived in Idaho and how it has thrived over the past century.

http://www.sunvalleymag.com/Sun-Valley-Magazine/Summer-2010/Idaho-rsquos-Basque-Tables/

Magazine Feature Writing: Sun Valley Home & Garden Magazine – “The Elegant Barn”

Patti — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:50:41 +0000

“The Elegant Barn” celebrates the beautiful partnerships – and friendships – formed during the design and construction of an unusual Sun Valley home. (Click photo to go to story).

Magazine Feature Writing: Sun Valley Magazine – “Saving the Birds of Prey”

Patti — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:45:54 +0000

“SAVING THE BIRDS OF PREY” takes a look at the history of the Peregrine Fund headquartered at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise Idaho and how the organization’s research has saved scores of near extinct bird species throughout the world. (Please click on photo to go to article).

Magazine Feature Writing: Sun Valley Home & Garden Magazine – “Characteristic Lines, Uncharacteristic Results”

Patti — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:40:05 +0000

“Characteristic Lines, Uncharacteristic Results” is about the unusual pairing of materials used to create this lovely home in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Magazine Feature Writing: Sun Valley Magazine – “Endangered Art”

Patti — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:35:36 +0000

“ENDANGERED ART” The ancient sport of falconry and how it has changed – and stayed the same – over the centuries. (Please click on photo to go to article).

Agency News: Patti Murphy wins IMPACT Excellence Award for feature writing

Patti — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:47:58 +0000

My feature article, “Memories of Minidoka,” which I wrote for Sun Valley Magazine (www.sunvalleymag.com/Sun-Valley-Magazine/Winter-2010/Memories-of-Minidoka/), received the Excellence Award from Capital City Communicators in the 2010 IMPACT competition. The article chronicled the weekend that several Japanese Americans returned to the Minidoka Internment Camp, where they had been imprisoned during World War II. It told the story of their feelings and memories at returning to the camp and how old and new friendships were kindled.

The IMPACT (Idaho Marketing, PR and Communications Talent) Awards recognize the top work of Idaho’s communicators in a variety of categories, ranging from public relations and marketing, to websites and video scripts. “Minidoka” received the highest award in the Feature Writing category.