Our Writers and Contributors
Famadillo covers family life, products, food, travel, entertainment and experiences. The writers and contributors below bring different perspectives and areas of interest to the publication. See linked author pages for their published articles.
Maria Spanadoris
Maria is an online writer with more than 20 years of experience, beginning at TheCelebrityCafe.com. She writes about entertainment and family life, drawing on her experience as a mother.
Jaime Martinetion
Jaime is a senior writer and Long Island mother who covers beauty, unusual products and practical product discoveries.
Maria Ottomanelli
Maria is a senior writer covering New York City, travel, products and reviews. She has a background in journalism and also works in real estate.
Mackenzie Stone
Mackenzie writes about technology, gadgets and products of interest to families with young children.
Louisa Ora
Louisa writes from the perspective of an Italian American mother and brings an interest in books, family life and personal stories.
Kim Alsumiri
Kim is a senior writer covering baby products, parenting and family travel. A California native and mother of three, she brings personal parenting experience to her work.
Maggie Mauro
Maggie is a senior writer covering products for mothers, family experiences and New York City travel. Her background includes speech therapy and communication.
Renee Lewis
Renee writes about travel, particularly the West Coast, and enjoys documenting destinations through her own photography.
Carisa Schuman
Carisa has more than 15 years of teaching experience. Her educational background includes comparative literature and early childhood education, with interests in project-based learning and science education.
Lori Alamia
Lori is a staff writer covering New York restaurants, events and travel. Her background includes culinary arts.
Michael Mardings
Michael writes humorous pieces and stories about everyday life, with a particular interest in unusual subjects.
Chef Anthony Ottomanelli
Anthony writes about food, restaurants, travel and culinary experiences.
Guest Contributors
Guest submissions are subject to editorial review and fact-checking. Guest contributors must be identified by an accurate byline, and relevant relationships, sponsorships and product samples must be disclosed. The views expressed in signed pieces are those of their authors.
For editorial questions or corrections, please use our contact page. Read our Editorial Guidelines for standards on sourcing, reviews and image credits.