Leonard J. Hansen - Introduction

Presenting Leonard J. Hansen, author and journalist

We introduce to you and your editorial opportunity Len Hansen, a writer, editor, communicator and lecturer. This site introduces the multi-award winning journalist and author and his editorial specialties: mature adults, travel, fraud and humor, plus public speaking. You’ll find samples of columns and features, most of which are available on a freelance basis to non-competing media. Explore Len’s career experience and success in journalism, broadcasting, tourism, marketing and communications in the overall backgrounder, and then in the links to the specialty sections. Mature Adults: In 1973 Len Hansen founded the first professionally-published mature market newspapers in the nation, and served as editor and publisher for 12 years. His Mainly for Seniors column was carried 14 years in more than 200 newspapers. His book, Life Begins at 50: A Handbook for Creative Retirement Planning, is the longest-selling (12 years) in the retirement subject field. Len is respected as the dean in writing to, for and about mature adults. The American Society on Aging presented him its prestigious Long-Term Achievement Award in National Media; The Alicia Patterson Foundation named him a Fellow in Journalism in 1999; and the National Press Foundation has granted three Fellowships. He has also received national and regional awards in journalism for writing, editing and investigative journalism. Explore on this site his writing in the range of subject fields of vital interest to and for mature adults. The samples include his newly available column, Here’s How in Maturity, plus Mainly for Seniors, features from Mature Outlook and other magazines....and even humor. Travel: Len Hansen’s writing in the field of travel draws respect from colleagues and acclaim from readers. He discovers more about a destination or area because he goes far beyond the buildings to the inside story; he engages people and learns more about culture, history and what makes everything tick or even quirky. Len knows the travel industry and how it should perform from his 15 successful years in the professional field Len is the former editor of The Mature Traveler national newsletter, past and future columnist of the Travel for Mature Adults, and his features and columns have been featured in magazines and newspapers nationwide. Explore a bit with Len in the destination and how-to features available on this website. Fraud: Investigative reporter Hansen has nabbed perpetrators of fraud against mature adults, and most resulted in successful prosecutions and criminal terms for the accused; found and proved misuse of mature resident funds by a major life care community operator, the latter resulting the changing of consumer laws in several states; discovered the control of a national non-profit senior organization by a profit-makinginsurance company and, when his investigation was reported in other, major media, brought federal intervention and a divestiture of the joint-operation. His major investigations have been joined by major media such as CBS 60 Minutes and The Wall Street Journal. His Scams and Scalawags series was a major feature of wisecity.com. Humor: In a new series of humorous features, Len explores growing older and how and why not to take oneself too seriously when gray spackles the hairline. The series banner is What Am I at My Age? You may find a fun feature or series for your readers. Speaking: An accomplished lecturer, Len has served on the adjunct faculty in journalism and broadcasting of two universities and one college. He has addressed major conferences on the mature market, plus mature adult audiences on their advantages in retirement years. Len has also served as a regular panelist on radio and television news and public affairs programs. Explore this website and, perhaps, find your own advantages. If an editor, publisher or producer, you may discover the Hansen byline, expertise and ability right for your medium. The content is copyright by Leonard J. Hansen, and most is available, for an agreed fee, to non-competitive media. For your questions, comments or requests, hit this link to e-mail Len at: len@lenhansen.com. I hope you enjoy your visit. Leonard J. Hansen Journalist, Author and Speaker 1901 18th Street, Suite E-11 Bellingham, Washington 98225