Columbus, Ohio

Writer & Senior Content Marketer

Jordan Abbruzzese is a freelance writer and senior marketer who graduated from Otterbein University with a B.A. in Creative Writing and a Minor in Music. She was a 2024 Pushcart Prize for Fiction nominee.

You can find Jordan's writing in 614 Magazine, Stigma Fighters, Black Fox Literary Magazine, Columbus Navigator, flashfictionmagazine.com, Z Publishing's American's Emerging Writers Series and more.

The 5 Most Overlooked Hidden Haunts In Columbus

As Halloween creeps closer and closer, horror enthusiasts throughout central Ohio will be searching for thrills off the beaten path. Columbus famously has haunted locations like the Thurber House and Walhalla – but what about chilling secrets lurking just beyond a busy road or even behind the North Market?
This season, you may be looking for something new or untold. For those who relish oddities, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the mysterious places our city has to offer.
Any seasoned adventur...

The Chair

By Jordan AbbruzzeseWe were on the edge of an Ohio summer, spring rain still clinging to our skin. A morning breeze cooled my neck as I pressed my sweating back against the glass front door.


“You can walk straight ahead.” I directed my father as he squeezed through the tiled entryway. He tilted, maneuvering the maroon chair I had just bought at a garage sale after he begrudgingly agreed to drive it to my house in his new truck.


He set it down, shoulders moving with each breath. He wasn’t a...

Three Ways to Empower Employees on National Computer Security Day

Think of the last time you confirmed that all your passwords to every login were unique, updated those passwords regularly and set up MFA for each account. Don’t worry – we’ll wait. 


If it’s been a while, then National Computer Security Day may be the reminder you need. At Critical Start, we protect businesses who value and prioritize threat detection and cyber maturity. But unfortunately, for every savvy cyber expert in your organization, there is likely a password123-er. Or someone who want...

Roll A Saving Throw: The 9 Best Board Game Spots In Columbus

Or maybe, you and your friends are huddled quietly in a corner, getting ready to roll initiative in a cave with treasure guarded by an angry Troll. Tabletop board games have brought us together for decades, connecting players face-to-face over adventures, strategy, or just plain luck.
As shows like Stranger Things and Critical Role gain popularity and make Dungeons & Dragons more mainstream, many do not realize there is a thriving tabletop community right here in Columbus. From stores with theme...

Why Threat Detection Shouldn’t Be Your Next DIY Project

We’ve all had that big home improvement project that didn’t turn out the way we planned and left us with more of a mess than we started with. Or if you’re more of the culinary type, maybe that three-layered cake with delicate icing flowers turned out less than ideal. While attempting to tackle these lofty projects, one thing is usually clear: “Experts exist for a reason.” 
When it comes to cybersecurity, no organization is completely impenetrable. In fact, nearly 75% of security professionals st...

Going the Distance: How to Maximize ROI with New Technology

You’ve purchased new technology to become more efficient – now what? Afterall, your journey doesn’t just stop after implementation and launch. So, what exactly has to happen for a successful implementation, and what type of roll-out or user adoption strategies are best for your ROI?Research has shown that without a well-organized and executed plan, many benefits of new technology (and the reason you hopped onboard in the first place) could fall flat. According to pmig.org:  It’s obvious that str...

Outrun the Storm: Speeding up your Resource Acquisition, Planning, and Sharing

We know utilities face major challenges when it comes to the resource planning and acquisition process during major events. There are often not enough resources to go around, or logistics are managed manually without full visibility. And let’s face it – the extra time and inefficiency that come along with keeping track of your resource planning and logistics in a variety of places (which probably includes spreadsheets and handwritten notes) is just not worth it. Along with the manual song and da...

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