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A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

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Lois Alter Mark

location-pin San Diego, California

School: Boston University

Expertise: TV, movies & entertainment, books, travel

Lois Alter Mark

  • Contributing writer, Entertainment Weekly (1989–2002)
  • Flicks for Kids editor, NickJr.com (2002–2013)
  • Won Blogger Idol global competition (2013)
  • Won BlogHer People’s Choice Award (2013, 2014, 2015)
  • Contributing writer: Reader’s Digest, USA Today 10Best, Forbes (2013–present)

Experience

Lois is an award-winning travel, lifestyle and shopping writer for Reader's Digest, Forbes and USA Today 10Best. She's an avid cruiser, and her work has taken her to all seven continents and introduced her to amazing new people, cultures, food and—her latest obsession—pickleball!

Education

Binghamton University BS, Journalism and Psychology Boston University MS, Public Relations

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