From Cornfields to High Heels: An Indiana Girl’s Journey
Hi, I’m Jamie.
I’m an award-winning travel writer, author, content creator, and marketer who believes every destination has a story worth telling.
I grew up in Indiana, surrounded by cornfields, small towns, and Amish country, and I’ve never quite lost my love for the places that make the Midwest feel like home. Today, I live near Indianapolis, where I split my time between writing, traveling, creating content, and running my business, Wander Write Marketing LLC.
In 2017, I started Cornfields & High Heels as a personal food and travel blog. What began as a hobby eventually grew into a full-time career. Along the way, I began working with destinations, tourism organizations, small businesses, attractions, and brands to create travel stories and marketing content that help people discover somewhere new.
Today, I travel throughout the country (and beyond), sharing the places, experiences, and stories I think travelers should know about.
I’m a Traveler Who Likes to Wander
My favorite trips aren’t always the ones with the longest itineraries.
Give me a charming small town, a scenic road, a great local restaurant, a coffee shop worth lingering in, a historic downtown, a quirky roadside stop, or a little cabin tucked into the woods, and I’m happy.
I love slow travel, road trips, small towns, mountains, beaches, local food and coffee, history, festivals, seasonal events, scenic experiences, unique places to stay, wellness getaways, and hidden gems.
I’m also a solo traveler, and much of my content comes from that perspective. Traveling alone has taught me to be curious, independent, flexible, and willing to wander down the road just to see where it goes. I love it!
I want my travel content to feel approachable and useful. Not every trip needs to be luxurious or complicated. Sometimes the best travel experiences are the ones that give you room to breathe, explore, eat something delicious, and remember why you wanted to go somewhere in the first place.
From Indiana to Everywhere
Indiana will always be home, but my curiosity doesn’t stop at the state line.
I’ve spent years road-tripping and exploring destinations across the country, looking for the stories that often get overlooked. I’m particularly drawn to destinations with a strong sense of place and the people, history, food, and experiences that make them memorable.
My work has grown beyond simply documenting where I go. Through Wander Write Marketing, I help destinations and businesses tell their own stories through travel writing, digital marketing, social media, SEO content, photography, and multimedia storytelling.
It’s a pretty perfect combination for someone who has always loved both travel and marketing.
The Bookshelf
I’m also a published author, including:
- Secret Indiana: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
- 100 Things To Do In Indiana Before You Die
- Midwest Road Trip Adventures (1st & 2nd editions)
- Midwest State Park Adventures
Writing books has let me dig even deeper into the history, culture, hidden places, and stories that make a destination worth exploring.
A Few Things You Might Not Know About Me
I’m a lifelong Midwesterner with a degree in Psychology and a focus on Business and Marketing from Indiana University.
I’m a mom to two adult daughters and have officially entered my empty-nest, midlife era, which mostly means I can plan a road trip without checking anyone else’s school schedule first. I’ve embraced the freedom that comes with this season of life and love having a career that allows me to build a life around writing, travel, and experiences.
I’m happiest somewhere between a historic downtown and a scenic mountain view, preferably with a nearby coffee shop.
When I’m home, you’ll probably find me writing, working from a coffee shop, thrifting, reading, exploring Indiana, or hanging out with my cat, Barry.
And yes, there are still plenty of cornfields in my life (and virtually no more high heels) – there are just a few more hotel rooms, road trips, and boarding passes mixed in now.
Come Wander With Me
Whether you’re planning your next weekend getaway, looking for a hidden Indiana gem, dreaming about a slow road trip, or simply curious about where I’ve been lately, I hope Cornfields & High Heels gives you a reason to get out and explore.
