Layne is an incredibly gifted writer. She is intuitive and receptive. When you’re at a loss for words, she conveys what you wanted to say, but didn’t know how to say. She is a beautiful writer, who digs deep into her topic and pulls out exactly what she needs to tell the perfect story.
Anna Miranda, Senior Communications Manager, The Boisset Collection, Yountville, California
Layne developed the Membership by Spire Education Series, which has been included in each club shipment since 2018. This is an amazing series that requires much research and many rewrites, and each edition is fresh and new, and incredibly engaging. This piece alone brings so much more value to our club shipments, and it is all due to Layne. She also understands each brand’s voice (she’s responsible for 20+ brands) and brand standards and can tailor each piece of communication correctly. Year over year, revenues from email campaigns continue to increase.
Gina Lebbert, Director of DTC Operations (& direct supervisor), The Spire Collection, Santa Rosa, California
If I only had more Laynes on board creating content, my job as an editor would be a snap. Pareto’s Law: 20% of your people create 80% of your solutions. Layne is part of that essential 20%.
GB Bernardini, Editor-In-Chief, Italian Notebook, Rome, Italy
Whether it is an editorial piece or an article written in collaboration with one of our clients, Layne has a knack for creating engaging storylines with a writing style that is clear, concise, and easy to follow. In addition to being a great writer, Layne is also a pleasure to work with. Layne is a well-respected member of our freelance writing team, and I highly recommend her for any writing project.
Laura Larson, Editor, Napa Valley Life Magazine, St. Helena, California
While living in Italy for nearly a decade, Layne was legal counsel for Fendi in Rome and, as a side gig, a freelance travel writer. After relocating to Sonoma County, California, she dusted off her journalism degree to craft stories full-time as Roma to Sonoma. She's led readers into the cellars and vineyards of hundreds of wine brands as a copywriter and contributor to publications such as Wine Enthusiast, AFAR, Napa Valley Life, Haute Living San Francisco, and Decanter. Layne is a certified Napa Valley Wine Specialist pursuing WSET's Level 3 certification, and in 2022 and 2023, the Napa Valley Vintners chose her to be a Fellow with the Wine Writers' Symposium. She focuses her prose on travel, wine, and wellness and dreams of places to add to the five continents and 51 countries she has explored.
