Steve Blanchard Portfolio
Ever since he left his childhood home near St. Louis, MO, Steve has sought adventure. He relocated to Florida shortly after college and has had the opportunity to write about exciting attractions, beautiful destinations, and the people behind them. He’s written features for print publications like Momentum Magazine, Watermark Out News, Instinct Magazine, and Go. He eventually followed his passion for history and began interviewing proprietors of historic tourist destinations throughout the United States, in hopes that it would encourage others to rediscover the past within their hometowns. In 2024, his fictional short story “Milkweed” was included in the anthology Phantom Menagerie alongside the works of 15 other authors. He has worked as a journalist, PR specialist, and podcast host, and is always looking for his next encounter with history.
In early 2026 Steve’s adventures took him to Portugal when he left his full-time job and move to Lisbon with his husband. There continues to write freelance for a variety of publications while he finds inspiration in the county’s discovery-fueled past, historic sites, and the delicious pastries offered on every corner.
Steve has a bachelor’s degree in English from The University of Missouri in Columbia.
FEATURED ARTICLES
After beating oropharynx cancer, Eric Bilow shows there’s no challenge he won’t take on. In 2025 he set out on the open road in his bright orange Polaris Slingshot. His goal: to play disc golf in each of the lower 48 states. His mission: to celebrate those who have survived cancer and honor those lost to it.
The relationship with sports can be complicated for LGBTQ+ people. For many, they spent their youth on the sidelines or avoiding participation altogether because of a fear of discrimination. For those who did play, they may not have felt like they could truly be their authentic selves.
Why is Breast Cancer More Deadly for Black Women?
Yvette Gray knew she needed to schedule a mammogram when she discovered a suspicious lump in her breast during a self-exam. She sought the care of specialists near her home, but soon discovered she had an additional battle to face alongside her cancer: racial bias.
Florida ADAP cuts could leave thousands without HIV medication, advocates warn. Thousands of Floridians who rely on the program to remain healthy must find alternative ways to afford their HIV/AIDS medication, alter their medication or choose to go without it unless the state changes course.
Reconstructing a Sense of Normalcy
Less than 10% of breast reconstruction patients are eligible for this specific procedure, which takes longer than implants and requires a longer recovery period. It’s especially useful in patients like Angela Stout, who had undergone radiation as part of her cancer treatment.
A First Chance at First-Line Treatment
Percutaneous hepatic perfusion gave Patty Johnson an innovative option for treating metastatic uveal melanoma. Roughly 4,500 people receive the diagnosis each year. Half of those patients will develop metastatic disease, with 90% of those metastases being solely or predominantly in the liver.