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I am a freelance writer with a passion for creating engaging and informative content.
With 20 years of experience in content writing, marketing communications, and journalism, I have honed my writing skills to deliver high-quality content across various industries, including finance, technology, legal, and marketing/content agencies. Whether it's crafting newsletters, blog posts, articles, product reviews, marketing materials, or website content, I am dedicated to providing valuable and well-researched content that resonates with readers.
Additionally, I am an author of four books, two that are historical novels and two books for kids. You can find more at https://www.monique-roy.com. I am also the writer behind a kid's newsletter called The Flashback Chronicles. Subscribe at https://moniques-newsletter-01d5a1.beehiiv.com/.
In Dallas' ever-evolving Oak Cliff, a new cocktail-centric bar, Kilmac's, recently opened, offering a lively and cozy neighborhood gathering place. The concept comes from seasoned bar owner Feargal McKinney, whose reputation in Dallas nightlife is already well established as the founder of Henderson Street bars The Old Monk, the Skellig, and Spider Murphy's Pub.
After a successful debut in 2025, the Lone Star Smokeout will return to AT&T Stadium in Arlington from April 24-26, 2026, bringing three more days of country music, barbecue, and immersive festival experiences to North Texas. The event marks the second year of the Texas-based expansion of the acclaimed Windy City Smokeout.
There's a lot of buzz around a new teen-owned coffee shop, Deloulou Café, located in South Fort Worth, which started as a dream among five teenagers and is now a growing neighborhood destination. This new coffee shop sits on the ground floor of the CONNEX building at 1201 Evans Avenue and offers coffee, matcha, tea, [...]
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The team behind some of Dallas' favorites, Rye and Apothecary, is back with a brand-new concept called Flamant, which is serving up the feel of a European bistro without ever leaving Texas. Flamant, the latest venture from Walkabout Hospitality Group, is nestled along the Boardwalk at Granite Park.
On Thursday, August 8, or National Whataburger Day, fans of the Texas-based burger chain can purchase one classic Whataburger for just 75 cents, a nod to the company's founding in 1950 and a celebration to mark its 75th anniversary. The offer is available for one day only, from 11 a.m.
Due to the devastating floods that swept through Kerr County over the July 4 weekend, the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival is channeling its summer programming into a meaningful cause. What was originally planned as a series of lead-up events for the main festival in October has now become a full-fledged fundraiser to support flood [...]
Table of Contents1 Gallery2 Map to Buc-ee's at Texas A&MTexas A&M students just scored big time and road trips to Buc-ee's are now a thing of the past. Starting August 20, Texas A&M will become the first university in the nation to partner with Buc-ee's, offering more than 45 of the Texas legend's most popular [...]
For 75 years, Whataburger's delicious burgers, from the classic Original to the spicy Patty Melt, always hit the spot. Now, the brand is celebrating its 75th anniversary in a unique and creative way by bringing its beloved digital fan art to life in a gallery format at South by Southwest® (SXSW®) 2025.
A beloved breakfast treat becomes a yummy new ice cream flavor. Blue Bell Ice Cream recently launched a brand-new flavor inspired by a morning classic-Strawberry Toaster Pastry Ice Cream. Find it in the ice cream aisle where Blue Bell is sold. The sweet creation is available in pint-sized cartons.
Renowned Dallas chef and entrepreneur Tim Love will soon launch his new cocktail bar and croquet club named Stewart's Croquet & Cocktails in Fort Worth's River District. Set along the Trinity Trail, this elegant cocktail bar and croquet club, named after Love's father, offers an inviting atmosphere that blends exceptional cocktails, delicious small plates, and [...]
On March 13, Salad and Go, a unique drive-thru concept, will open a new location at 101 Deer Ridge Drive in Round Rock. The new location and concept provide a balance between affordability, accessibility, and well-being. With more than 70 locations running statewide, Salad and Go is growing quickly in Texas, with continued expansion later [...]
A fun sports bar named FANZO Sports Bar opened on March 22 in Frisco at 5977 Preston Road. The bar's menu was inspired by TV celebrity chef Vijay Sadhu, who is competing on a new Food Network cooking show called 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing.
Monique was the ghostwriter for this tech article.
This was an article I wrote after my trip to Berlin, Germany in 2008 with AJC ACCESS.
Monique was the ghostwriter for this tech article.
Created with freeze-dried Skittles, Shipley Do-Nuts recently unveiled its first-ever store-wide limited-time doughnut. This spectacular doughnut flavor is available in all Dallas stores and the 350+ Shipley shops nationwide through March 31, 2024, or while supplies last. The first brand in the U.S. to offer freeze-dried Skittles is Shipley Do-Nuts.
Launched on Friday, December 22, 2023, the Columbian Country Club takes over the former Bar and Garden site on Ross Avenue in downtown Dallas. The club is jointly operated by Jonathan Rosenberg, Justin Kallhoff, and Brian Rutt, who are also the founders of the nearby Pan-Asian venture Alice.
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The West End in Dallas is the new home for a John F. Kennedy-themed restaurant and saloon named Jack Ruby's Saloon, located at 1710 N. Record Street, #110. It is a stones-throw from The Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza, so it's convenient if these Dallas historical sites land on the schedule.
If banana pudding makes your mouth water, then you better not miss this unique, first-of-its-kind banana pudding festival hosted by a historic West Texas bakery. The first-ever Texas Banana Pudding Festival will be held on Saturday, September 2, at Slaton Bakery in Slaton, featuring live music, vendors, and delicious banana pudding.
Two Dallas bartenders collaborated on a new project in East Dallas, a casual neighborhood bar that they are excited to share with Dallas folks. Saint Valentine, a friendly and fun bar, opened in late November 2023 in Old East Dallas at 4800 Bryan Street, in the space formerly occupied by sandwich chain Top Round.
A little European charm right here in Texas! Suppose you love Europe's charm but are stuck in the North Texas heat. You are in luck! Visit a quaint European village called Adriatica that allows you to visit the shores of Croatia without the hassle of airports and long flights.
Miracle on 5th Street, a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar, will return to the Eleanor at 307 West 5th Street in downtown Austin for its seventh year. The pop-up, from Thursday, November 16, through Wednesday, December 27, will feature lots of holiday décor and multiple bars serving festive cocktails.
Wagamama, the renowned global eatery celebrated for its contemporary Asian cuisine, will build Texas roots in Dallas at 2425 Harry Hines Blvd., as it opens on December 8. Originating in the United Kingdom in 1992, Wagamama, which means naughty child, has flourished with 227 locations globally, including eight in the U.S.
Most of us love camping, minus the effort and the planning involved for meals. If you love camping and the enjoyable cookout atmosphere, a brand-new restaurant idea, Camp Out, has emerged in North-Central Austin, offering permanent campfire-worthy meals near a beloved local hangout. Now that the heat of summer is behind us, it's a great [...]
Slick City, the first waterless water park in Texas, will open the weekend of December 8, 2023, inside the Katy Mills Mall in Houston. It will be the third location nationwide, with other Slick City Action Park locations in Denver and St. Louis. The new waterless park is for all ages and offers 55,000 square [...]
You just published your first book. Congratulations! Marketing is a crucial aspect of reaching your target audience and generating interest in your work. Read about some tips for newly published authors.
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Kristallnacht - the word itself provokes stark images. Breaking glass exploded into city streets, while fires ravaged synagogues.
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Medium Duty Trucks Still Cranking Out! The semiconductor chip shortage has crippled global automotive production, putting a screeching stop to truck production over the last couple of months. Ford took the most significant
Young professionals share what it means to reach goals and define their own success by Monique Roy Being young, professional, and successful in the hospitality industry is filled with great opportunities, but the job isn't always glamorous. In fact, it can be quite difficult to succeed, requiring a lot of hard work and long hours.
by Monique Roy Congratulations, you're a published author! You have accomplished what many dream about...now what? Now, you need to become...
by Monique Roy Chuney If you buy into the concept that company culture is like the operating system of a company, businesses that succeed in the next 10 to 20 years are the ones that successfully create, align, and get employees to buy in to their company culture.
There's An Uptick In The Market Demand For Construction Equipment The construction industry is a significant contributor to the U.S. economy, with commercial construction as a primary sub-sector. The
Nando's Peri-Peri, the renowned South African chicken restaurant that has become an international sensation, is set to open its doors at Addison's Village on the Parkway on December 11, 2023. Originating in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1987, this fast-casual eatery is celebrated for its fiery flame-grilled, peri-peri chicken and flavorful sauces.
