Specializing in lifestyles, travel, luxury, global, business, investing and real estate.
A freelancer for 22 years, Shannon has written hundreds of articles for dozens of regional, national and international publications and Web sites. With a background in international consulting and global experience spanning six continents, he brings cosmopolitan perspective and a tone of informed sophistication to his work. Once a Detroit-based correspondent with Money magazine, he currently pens the weekly "Getting Away" column in The Record newspaper, having covered second-home destinations in all 50 states and more than 20 countries. An international lifestyles expert and geopolitical analyst with nearly a quarter-century of worldwide experience, he has helped countless people to live, retire, invest, do business and manage their personal finances on six continents. He ghost-wrote the international investing chapter in the book The Profit Hunter by stock market guru Neil Defalco (Wiley, 2010). See detailed bio.
What People Have Said
“Shannon is a true professional...I can't think of
another freelance writer I've worked with who has been as consistent in
quality and performance over such a length of time... whatever position you might be considering him for, he would be an
important asset.”
—Bill Donnellon, Business Editor
The Record, North Jersey Media Group
“You have as much of an understanding of the world
as any of the political leaders I have met during my
long career as a diplomat.”
—Asoka Dharmawardhane,
Minister
Embassy of Sri Lanka, Washington, D.C.
“You have been an extremely valuable member of
EnergyBoom, helping it grow during these infant stages. You have
completed every request we have made of you, and you produce some of the
best content on the site. Your stories appeal to our global audience as
you report on news from every continent.”
—Nathanael Baker, Managing Editor
EnergyBoom.com
“You are
a machine; a fine writer who produces well-written pieces under tight
deadlines.”
—Bob Bogda, Editor & VP Content
SmallCapInvestor.com
“Thank you for your contribution to Neil’s book. We at
Wiley greatly appreciate your help in making the book a success.”
—Laura Walsh, Editor
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
“Shannon
is a self-taught genius with encyclopedic knowledge...a resourceful
global advisor and troubleshooter, he is a valuable
resource for all things international, providing readers and clients
with hard-to-find information and solutions to problems.”
—Bodo Schonebeck , Entrepreneur
Tuttlingen, Germany
Select Writings
International Investing: China (book excerpt)
China has the third largest economy in the world, after the U.S. and Japan, and its influence on the global economy continues to increase. With a population of 1.3 billion and one of the emerging markets' highest-octane economies, China has become a 21st-century...
South Beach, Florida: Iconic destination brings glamour home (newspaper column)
Three years ago, Roger Mitchell, a North Jersey resident, flew to South Florida to attend Art Basel Miami Beach, the annual all-eyes-on-it contemporary art fair that doubles as a subtropical bacchanal. Last December's event drew the likes of Ben Stiller, Naomi Campbell and Lance Armstrong, among others.
Zanzibar: A Mildly Spiced Paradise
Arriving on Zanzibar Island, 25 miles off the east coast of Africa, in the Indian Ocean, with its labyrinthine cobblestone streets, unique blend of historic architecture, and pristine coastline, there's no mistaking that you’re in a place steeped in the past. Unguja, as it is known to...
Watches That Work Overtime
Though traces of sporting heritage can be found in many wristwatch brands, put watches and sports together in a sentence and most people think of Rolex, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, and Omega, some of the world’s most celebrated names in horology. But a couple of small, newer...
Barbour: British Style At Home in America
In 1870, when Scottish entrepreneur John Barbour began peddling drapery—a period term for ready-to-wear clothing—across the border in northeastern England, the traveling salesman could not have imagined his humble enterprise's legacy would endure over a century later.
Copyright © 2011 Shannon Roxborough. All Rights Reserved.