Journalist / Photographer
His travel feature articles have been published in nearly a dozen travel publications with verified readerships of over 13,000,000. He has written USA travel spotlights, restaurant spotlights, dinner theaters spotlights, international travel spotlights and cruise spotlights for multiple publications.
His many GLBT civil rights articles that included interviews with national lawmakers have been published in a national publication with a readership of over 10,000,000.
In addition to column and features writing, Steven has covered major sporting events, interviewed international figures, and spotlighted local business and restaurant owners.
He has covered and photographed professional tennis events including the Delray Beach ITC Championships, Nasdaq Open, the Ericcson Open, Pro Tennis World Open, and Champions Cup. Steven was a USPTA Developmental Coach and a USNTA Certified Professional Tennis Instructor. He has hit tennis balls with world number one Jim Courier, Australian Open Champ Petr Korda, NCAA Champ Mikael Pernfors,and John McEnroe's former coach Carlos Goffi. He has interviewed Four-time Grand Slam single champ and Hall Of Famer Jim Courier and French Open champ Michael Chang.
He has covered and photographed professional volleyball and professional footvolley tournaments.
Steven Skelley is a member of:
- National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association
- International Travel Writers Alliance
- Travel Writers
What people say about Steven Skelley's writing & photography:
"This is great." Susan Bejeckian - Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau
"You are fantastic." Laura J. Murphy - Publicist / Cirque du Soleil La Nouba
"Killer fabulous! I’m delighted and can’t wait to share with everyone!" Leigh Cort - Leigh Cort Publicity / Inns of Elegance
"Steve Skelley has done an outstanding job for us at Hometown News in Brevard County. After we launched our first three papers in Brevard, I was searching for a religion columnist, and he took the initiative to let me know he was available. As we expanded, to seven newspapers at this time, he has faithfully continued to produce columns based on current events. His style is very interesting to readers, and he requires almost no editing. It was a joy to have Steve as a contributor, and I would highly recommend him as a writer and as a person who takes responsibility and runs with it." Darrell Johnson Associate Managing Editor / Hometown News, Cocoa/Rockledge, Titusville/Port St. John and Merritt Island/Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral editions
"Mr. Skelley was a fine columnist for the Marco Island Sun Times newspaper. His articles were always on time and were well written." Matt Roseboom / Owner - Marco Island Sun Times Newspaper
"WOW! What an amazing article. Thanks so much." Monica Рowner Cyber Caf̩ of Marco Island
"Thanks for doing such a great job on the article! We really appreciate it and have received some inquiries from it as a result. We are happy to be passing along ideas and you are responsible for that!" Shalom, Lois W
"Thank you for your original story on the Haitian Anniversary Celebration. It was excellent!" Bishop JL Knox
"I love to read stories about common every-day people and common every-day things. Well done!" L Bumgarner
"Your wonderful article published! On behalf of the staff and leaders of Skycrest United Methodist Church , we say a big Thank You! Much appreciated." Fred Ball, Pastor
"Great story. You are welcome to write any time." Rochelle Kaiser / Editor - Central Ridge newspaper
"Wonderful thoughts!" Frank – United Kingdom
"Thank you!" Michael Yuen – Hong Kong
"This is awesome!" T Yardley – Spokane , Washington
"Beautiful message. We'll print it and read it several times as we leave for Boston tomorrow." M Dilling
"This is very thought provoking. Thank you for sharing it." Rev C.S. Hutchinson
"Very nice. I copied it for future meditation." Dr Russell Barber, 3 time Emmy Winning Journalist
"Thank you for the wonderful article. You hit the nail on the head!" Rene' Oliver
"I enjoy reading your words in Naples Living. Keep it up." Bill Strenkert, Chef-Owner Rainbowkitchens
"Personally I think this one is the best yet. Keep up the good work!" J Behuniak Jr.
"Just read your article and loved it!" G Shelton, FCA Coordinator, Collier County , FL
"Awesome story! Well written and fun to read!" S Paschal / ICTA
"Received your book yesterday and enjoyed reading it last night. Congratulations on a job well done. Your book is truly a garden of beauty for all to enjoy." Al Dana / University Registrar Retired
"Thank you for a great story!" Pia Dahlquist - Director of Sales and Marketing / The Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show
"Thank you so much!!!" Ann Paladie - Senior Publicist / Cirque du Soleil Viva ELVIS
"Awesome!!!!!! Thank you so much!" Shelley Bruner - Vice President of Communications / David Saxe Productions Las Vegas
"I read the article and I loved it." Brittany Smith - PR & Marketing Coordinator / Pink Jeep Tours
"Thanks so much." Carol Martinez - Vice President, Communications / THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
"Thanks very much for including us and writing about our cooking school." Ashley Mon - Owner / Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast
"This looks fantastic, guys!" John Dileo - Author / And You Thought You Knew Classic Movies!
"Thank you for such a great review!!" Steven Heron - Manager / Titusville Playhouse
"I am impressed ...your photography is incredible." A Southerland
"In these days when we need positive message so much more than what we hear in the news, Steven and Tom are meeting a need in all of us to be positive and to spread some positive thoughts of our own." Lou Belcher / Florida Book News
"Thanks so much for the great review! Let me know when you are coming to Philadelphia again." Stephen Wood / Knock restaurant
"Wonderful! Thank you so much for the very nice write-up on the resort. Truly appreciated!" Karen Lamonica - Public Relations Director / The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
"Thank you so very much! We need more people like you two in our world." Rodney Holeman / The Inn On Charlotte
"Nice article on the South Carolina Upcountry and National Heritage Corridor!" Dawn Dawson House - Director, Public Relations / South Carolina Tourism
"Thanks so much for the press. It was great to have you." Katie and Val - Friends At The Cove Fine Dining
"You two are amazing" Kelsey Williams - Public Relations Coordinator / The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
"Nice articles. Thanks so much, Steven & Tom!" Aimee Rupert - Public Relations Specialist / Ohio Tourism Division
"Wow! Thanks. Mark and Tom will be thrilled. So are we." Beth Ervin - Experience Columbus
"I truly appreciate you and how you handle your travel adventures – Your stories are so thorough and I’m blown away!" Leigh Cort - Leigh Cort Public Relations / Inns of Elegance
"Nice job. Love the slide show, too. Thanks a lot." Erik Elvejord - Director Public Relations / Holland America Line
