Praise:

"Elizabeth is a creative, resourceful writer who informs and entertains with her well-researched insights."
- Keith Huang, The Wall Street Journal

"Elizabeth McQuern is resourceful, flexible, thorough, and very responsive."
- Gale Kappe, editor, Chicago Magazine
"We've had a lot of writers come and go, but Elizabeth McQuern is one of the best we've ever had."
- Steve Levine, publisher, Real Estate Executive (Houston)
"Elizabeth McQuern is up front, very persistent, and does a great job."
- Andy Rees, publisher, Builder/Architect, Real Estate Executive (Chicago)
"Elizabeth is so good at producing that she emits an aura performers are drawn to. Whether the person is high maintenance or low maintenance, everyone wants to be in Elizabeth's corner. She can handle anyone and anything at the drop of a hat."
- Dan Telfer, co-producer of the critically-acclaimed
Chicago Underground Comedy

 "Elizabeth is a born producer. When she assumed responsibility for Chicago Underground Comedy, she won everyone's trust immediately. She listens, she's flexible, she's fair, she's money-savvy, and she's a fantastic promoter. Coordinating 20-plus comics isn't easy, but McQuern keeps everyone happy by communicating early and often with all of us, about everything. She sought and won new sponsors, she negotiates schedules and egos like a pro, and she gave the room a much-needed second wind."
-Robert Buscemi, writer, comedian and actor

"I have read the Bastion since it started and have found it to be a fantastic resource for what I do."
-Kirsten Ames, producer and manager, former Senior Producer of Talent for HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival

"Elizabeth is a tour de force. In her tenure as managing editor of the Bastion, she has dependably written and edited countless articles and interviews. She's a team player with a keen eye for what's what."
- Nate S., publisher and editor, The Apiary Network

Press:
Chicago Tribune (March 2008) praises my production talent with Chicago Underground Comedy.

Chicago Magazine calls the Bastion "one of Chicago's best web sites," describes my personal blog as "engaging."

Gapers Block describes Bella Rossa as "very well-written."

Chicagoist calls the Bastion "a trusted source of interviews and reportage."

NewCity Chicago credits the Bastion with the re-emergence of stand-up comedy in Chicago.

 The Sun-Times' Centerstage Chicago interviews me as part of a series called "Hip Chicago Bloggers."