About Helen Dunn Frame

Helen Dunn Frame is an accomplished businesswoman whose professional writing skills and love of travel culminated in the fascinating mystery GREEK GHOSTS in which many threads of her experiences have been woven.

 

In Costa Rica, where she has spent most of her time since 2005, she started a second book in the mystery series, WETUMPKA WIDOW, featuring the same major characters that takes place initially in Wetumpka, Alabama, a town outside of Montgomery.  It was put on hold in favor of a non-fiction book about Costa Rica.

 

With input from others living in Costa Rica and other research, plus her own experiences, she is authoring an anecdotal book to help baby boomers research retiring in the country. Its title is DOCTORS, DOGS AND PURA VIDA IN INTRIGUING COSTA RICA.  A children's book she is co-authoring MLURTMI (working tittle) about a Bribri Indian Girl who becomes an Awa (Shaman) hovers in the background. She also has another mystery manuscrip to edit, her earning curve for writing books.

 

She contributes to the COLDWELL BANKER COAST TO COAST website and has articles in the WESTON MAGAZINE GROUP publications.

 

Living abroad for fifteen years (including England and Germany) and traveling extensively in 50 countries, as well as having a Master's Degree in Sociology from New York University, has given Helen a deep appreciation for the value of diverse cultures. In addition, over the years she has developed various skills in Spanish, German and French.

 

A graduate of the Journalism School at Syracuse University, she has been published in major newspapers and magazines as well as trade publications in the United States, England, and Germany. Some of the publications are: New York Times, New York Herald Tribune, New York Daily News, Dallas Morning News, Dallas Times Herald, L.A. Times, Boston Globe, Scene Magazine, Travel, Southern Living, Greek Accent, Convenience Store Journal, Toy and Hobby World, Student Store, Non-foods Merchandising, Open Road, Real Estate Business, Texas Realtor, Miniatures Dealer and Uptown, Northside and Park Cities People.

 

Helen was the Publisher/Editor of the Real Estate Informer, and has edited newsletters, such as Uptown Voice, and other author's books. She has written columns both online and off (including a column for Inkwell Newswatch, which is no longer published), created business proposals for clients, and spoken to groups about writing and publishing.

 

In 2008, Helen became Editor of Coldwell Banker Costa Rica's Vista Magazine  (no longer published) that not only listed properties and businesses for sale but offered information about the country, its people, as well as living and investing in Costa Rica.

 

Helen also had a successful career as a commercial real estate broker in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, specializing in retail and restaurants. Over the years she has been active in various organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of some. For her many achievements, she has been recognized in the United States and overseas.

 

Email Helen at: helen@helendunnframe.com   



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