First foray into writing, a parody of a weblog called Red Secretary, detailing the (fictional) exploits of a secretary living in Belarus

Wrote the blog, Darling Girl that described her married life and adventures exploring the cultural hotspots of Minneapolis

Began stripping in a Minneapolis club; also spent time working peep shows at Sex World, a Minneapolis adult novelty and DVD store

Chronicled her year-long stint in the stripping and peep show circuits of Minneapolis on her blog, The Pussy Ranch

Began writing about popular culture for City Pages, an alternative Twin Cities newspaper

Published her memoir, Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper

Received positive reviews for her screenwriting debut, "Juno"; directed by Jason Reitman and starring Ellen Page; earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Screenplay

Debuted as Entertainment Weekly magazine's newest Backpage columnist