Hey, there. I'm Morgan.

I’m a writer exploring the relationships between
culture, creativity, and environmental stewardship.
My work has been published in print and digital media outlets like 64 Parishes, Humanities, Atlas Obscura, and Gastro Obscura.

Let's work together.

Get in touch.

Here are some highlights
of the work I've done.

Cultural Restoration

Homes and beaches can be rebuilt after Ida, but what about culture?

How to Tarp the Past

Hurricane Ida forces public historians to make difficult decisions.
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Jewels of Plaquemines Parish

Coastal challenges threaten Fort Jackson and the Orange Festival.
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Nutria à l’Orange

It takes a bold imagination to look at such critters and see canapés.
Indian traders gathered to sale their camels at Pushkar Camel Fair 2018 ,in Pushkar, Rajasthan , India , Nov 20,2018. Thousands of livestock traders from the region come to the traditional camel fair where livestock, mainly camels, are traded. This annual five-day camel and livestock fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs.(Photo By Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Photo by Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

To Save India’s Camel Culture, a New Dairy Is Selling Milk and Cream Cheese

The ungulate population has dropped precipitously.
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City From the Future

Mossville: When Great Trees Fall is a character-driven documentary with global implications
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Suffering Sassafras

Insensitive harvesting threatens an iconic Louisiana ingredient.
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The Dome of Light

The world’s largest work of glass art hides in this stunning Taiwanese subway station.
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The Native-American Origins of Gumbo

While credit for the dish is widely shared, here’s how to choose ingredients that celebrate its Indigenous roots.

More about me:

Currently, I’m the managing editor for the encyclopedia of Louisiana working in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education to create encyclopedia entries for the state’s K-8 students. I’m also a marketer and writer with 64 Parishes magazine and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

In my free time, I travel, grow food, and write fiction. My current manuscript, a young adult queer romantic fantasy novel reimagining French colonial and 19th-century New Orleans, should be complete in fall 2022. I’m seeking representation, you know, if you have any friends in publishing. (wink wink nudge nudge)

I’m available for freelance writing assignments, especially for stories exploring how climate change and coastal land loss are transforming cultural traditions in the Gulf South.

I was born and raised in Louisiana’s piney uplands but now call the deltaic plain of New Orleans home. A few places came in between: Thailand, Vietnam, a backpack, a motorcycle, a van, and a 28-foot-long sailboat on California’s coast.

It’s all been awesome, and hopefully there are more adventures yet to come.

What folks say
about my work:

Morgan has been a pleasure to work with. We have had her work on a number of long-form content pieces for us and the results are always fantastic! The level of detail is great, pieces are always returned on time, and Morgan is always willing to work through any revisions that are needed. I can not be happier with the quality of content and we will continue to work with Morgan going forward. I'd highly recommend her if you are looking for a good writer!!
Cody Slingerland
Cody SlingerlandFounder & CMO, Jawfish Digital
Morgan has a true knack for balancing tone and content. She does her research—not only on her subjects—but on her clients too. The result? Content that fits seamlessly within our print and online platforms
Erin Greenwald
Erin Greenwald Editor-in-Chief, 64 Parishes
Morgan Randall understands that a good story starts with a question, not an assumption. She puts her curiosity in the driver's seat, chases down the best parts, and makes sure that people remain at the heart of her narratives. She's also efficient, hits deadlines, and works hard to make the unique accessible.
Brian Boyles
Brian BoylesExecutive Director, Massachusetts Humanities
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creative, culturally-sensitive solutions to
environmental challenges, then
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© Morgan Randall 2022