T. DeLene Beeland
My life's passion is communicating research. I'm a published author and nonfiction writer who holds a Master of Science in ecology and journalism. My recent writing has spanned COVID-19, novel infectious diseases, public health, arboviruses, new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria; and novel and reemerging pathogens that affect people, plants, and animals.
I craft clear and accurate content for clients ranging from major universities to life sciences companies and more. I pay special attention to target audiences, and translate published research into stories that accurately convey major findings or the tale behind how hard-won results were achieved. Whether producing web content, a press release, or marketing materials, I ensure accuracy and a high level of attention to detail. I also edit documents of all kinds: manuscripts, grants, marketing content, and more.
Works
The Secret World of Red Wolves: The Fight to Save North America's Other Wolf
Red wolves are shy, elusive, and misunderstood predators. Until the 1800s, they were common in the longleaf pine savannas and deciduous forests of the southeastern United States. However, habitat degradation, persecution, and interbreeding with the coyote nearly annihilated them. Today, reintroduced red wolves are found only in peninsular northeastern North Carolina within less than 1 percent of their former range. In The Secret World of Red Wolves, nature writer T. DeLene Beeland shadows the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's pioneering recovery program over the course of a year to craft an intimate portrait of the red wolf, its history, and its restoration. Her engaging exploration of this top-level predator traces the intense effort of conservation personnel to save a species that has slipped to the verge of extinction. Beeland weaves together the voices of scientists, conservationists, and local landowners while posing larger questions about human coexistence with red wolves, our understanding of what defines this animal as a distinct species, and how climate change may swamp its current habitat.
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Asheville, NC
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General Non-Fiction