: About Me

After being laid off from my real-estate related job during the economic crunch in 2009 and facing serious health challenges a short time later, my passion for writing has not only allowed me to survive but to look to the future as well. A lifetime working history in the professional business world in three different countries continues to aid me in freelance writing.

Expressing myself through writing has been a lifetime dream and while only recently realized it has been quite rewarding. Despite my late start, I was thrilled to experience success with the sale of an article within the first month of my decision. Needless to say, I am grateful to have found Helium, and a platform from which to speak as a writer.

I've been a contributing writer for an active adult living website and had articles purchased in Helium's Marketplace.  Other freelance writing assignments include varied topics like lifestyle, real estate, travel, and the exciting world of NASCAR. Other interests and topics covered include different cultures, especially German and Native American, partially because they are part of my children's heritage.

While many writers succeed by choosing a niche, I find joy in researching a wide variety of topics and making sure my readers not only get the real story, but an engaging one as well.  I am a member of Helium’s Editorial Advisory Board and also function as the Channel Manager for Helium’s Home Interiors sub channel.

My motto is: “Reflect, but never turn back” (Ken Hensley)

My passion is ...

Music

I know too much about ...

invisible disabilities

My parents always told me ...

to be honest

My childhood ambition ...

to be a muse, and to be someone who makes a huge difference in peoples' lives. And to be a rockstar of course.

My favorite memory ...

More than one, assigned to each of my children.

Why I write ...

Because it is fun and I am good at it

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading: Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series, as well as what classifies as New Age literature. Watching: Seinfeld and Nascar races. Listening to: Uriah Heep

My first job ...

Paper Route. There was no allowance, I had to start earning my own money at a young age. My first professional job was at age 15 (I graduated young).

My best moment ...

Yet to come! However, finding out that people are willing to pay for my written word is right up there.

My inspiration ...

is mainly my daughter. However, I can also find inspiration all around me every day in any kind of situation life may throw at me.

Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Being true to ourselves

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How Modern Day Living Devours Margins When we type Word documents, we set margins so the text will fit on the paper and is well centered and easy to read. Even homeowners and property management companies design landscaping or build fences around their properties to define their boundaries - another form of a 'margin.' Understanding that our physical world is defined by limits raises the question if we should pay more attention to 'margins' in other ways too. Ways that could very well improve our emotional well-being. According to the statistics mentioned by Rick Warren in his book The Pur...

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Rating:

• Marketplace Premier Writer
• Creative Writing Silver
• Editorial Advisory Board
• Marketplace Approved Writer
• 3Marketplace Articles Sold
• Channel Manager Home Interior
• Helium Charter Member