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I am Welsh by birth but have lived and worked in a variety of places, including Germany and London, though currently I'm based in Wales. I have a passion for the mind and its capabilities and have studied psychology and the brain for the last 5 years. I also

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for finding story ideas: 44 of 66
Fiction writing is full of surprises: there is no limit to your imagination, it knows no bounds it can go anywhere, do anything; it can visit places that do not even exist. The process of finding new story ideas is exciting, sometimes scary, but always surprising. The tips contained here will help you to recognize the opportu... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best questions to ask the groom before marriage: 30 of 45
If you think your partner may be gearing up to asking THE question or if your engaged and heading for marriage it is important not to get carried away with the romance of the situation and to think clearly about your future with your prospective husband. Females (of which I am one) are notoriously guilty of glossing over the ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Buyer's guide to canned kitten foods: 5 of 7
Feeding your kitten correctly can save you money. Let me explain. If your kitten eats a balanced diet which is rich in the vitamins and nutrients that he/she needs, then you are well on your way to limiting the need for expensive vet bills in later life - skimp on food at the kitten stage and the cat that your kitten will tur... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to care for a pregnant cat: 8 of 11
So your cat is pregnant? The wonderful thing about cats is that they are reasonably easy to care for when pregnant. With just a little extra tender loving care and some small changes the experience can be hugely exciting for you and very rewarding for the mum-to-be. If you cat remains unspayed she could get pregnant several t... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders The link between stress and sleep disorders: 15 of 20
The link between stress and sleep disorders is best understood from the following description: Stress is experienced when we believe that the demands made on us exceed our ability to cope. Herein lies the link between stress and sleep disorders.Stress has always been around. Even early man living in caves experienced stress. ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How to choose the best doctor to treat depression: 10 of 13
General Practitioners (GPs) are placed to offer a first point of contact between patients and the NHS in the UK. The usual set up here is that a small group of GPs work together in a practice or health center. It is becoming very rare indeed to find one GP working alone in a single-handed practice. Even though you may be regi... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Common mistakes of new cat owners: 18 of 23
On the face of it cats are very easy to keep. They are: independent; don't need walking; rarely (if ever) need bathing; relaxed and are happy when fed regularly and loved. However, new cat owners do make some common mistakes and sometimes neglect the areas shown below. Read on and take note, as you do you will be ensuring tha... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to make a living as a novelist: 11 of 14
To make a living as a novelist you have to: decide on the genre that fits you best; familiarize yourself with the work of best-selling authors in your genre and learn to package your submission for maximum effect.In response to the above you may be thinking: 1) I'm an all rounder, I can write about lots of things, so that doe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for choosing your own writing space: 35 of 44
When deciding on the best place to write you need to uncover what works best for you: discover your best working practices. In order to do this you should ask yourself a number of practical questions:- Do I have a preference over the tools I use to write: pen, pencil, typewriter, word processor, dictation machine?- Do I need ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for testing a writing story idea: 21 of 26
I guess the greatest test of a story idea (in the first instance) is to notice how excited you are about the project. Your enthusiasm is a good indicator of whether you will carry the writing through to the end. After this initial 'buzz' you need to work on creating the:- characters (lead and peripheral);- devise your overall... More..