About Aleza

Aleza Freeman, freelance travel & culture writer

Born & based in Las Vegas, Aleza Freeman (OG Aleza Goldsmith) has roots as a newspaper reporter, editor, and copywriter in Nevada and California. She writes for travel and leisure websites, magazines, casino-resorts, ad agencies, universities, nonprofits, and tech companies.

Passion for poetry

Aleza started writing poetry in the second grade when she penned a poem about the many practical uses for a unicorn’s horn. In 2011, she authored a poetry book for kids and kids-at-heart, “Candy Store at the Edge of the Galaxy,” illustrated by her husband, Howard. Aleza’s debut poetry collection, “Falling Behind,” was published in 2025. It is now available for purchase online.

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Nevada Magazine cover with a group of people with bicycles at the Burning Man festival in a desert during sunset, with giant teapot sculptures that serve as art installations in the background.
Gif of four covers of Desert Companion magazine featuring a safari bus tilted in the desert with a starry night sky background.

Freelance clients

Aleza works with clients in many fields, from publishing to technology. Recent clients include: AWS, AARP The Magazine, National Public Radio (NPR), Desert Companion, Nevada Magazine, The Nevadan News, Good Info News Wire, Nevada Magazine, Birthright Israel, Las Vegas Pet Scene, Boyd Gaming, and Haute Living Las Vegas.

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In the news

Interviews with local and national media.

8 NEWS NOW

Aleza talks about the Top 10 thrill rides in Las Vegas with 8 News Now reporter Kirsten Joyce.

LVRJ

Literary Las Vegas: Aleza and Howard Freeman

"Candy Store at the Edge of the Galaxy" is a book with 12 poems and illustrations for the young and young at heart. The Shel Silverstein-ish poems range from quirky kid stuff to more adult humor.

PR NEWSWIRE

Quick Guide: If you’re traveling to Las Vegas for New Year’s Eve

Vegas is always a nonstop party, but New Year's Eve is especially party-fied. "… Our sinful little hamlet is the place to kick off the New Year in style," said spokesperson Aleza Freeman.

TODAY.COM

Vegas hotels rush to create “lucky” wedding packages

“If you think about Las Vegas, we’re all about luck, we’re all about lucky numbers and we’re also the marriage capital of the world, so it all just kind of goes hand in hand,” said Aleza Freeman.