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I have been fortunate enough to spend many years overseas in some wonderful, magical places and meeting some extraordinary people. Experiencing the land - its legends, myths, and history deeply inspires me to create stories, some fiction and some non-fiction.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dawn: 13 of 61
Dawn And the sky awakens greeting the World with its copper penny magic which my skin picks up without any hesitation. Cotton candy pink and peach cloud tendrils entrance my pre-Raphaelite mind. I wait in anticipation, like the Lady of Shallot, with watery eyes and anxious heart poised on the horizon willing that buckle of g... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to start your own production company: 3 of 14
While it is not necessarily true that anyone, even your best friend's dog, can start a production company; it is not an impossible task. Except maybe for the dog. The only type of production companies I am familiar with are ones for film, tv, and theatre. Many actors nowadays, both in theatre and film, have their own product... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 54 of 249
In the shade of the Willow tree my heart lingers remembering how young I was when I first swung from its branches and hid amongst it weeping over a lost love. I could see the Oak from there majestic and strong I convinced myself I was just like it and the tears ceased to fall my heart no longer would be haunted by my lost lo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Costs of a gambling lifestyle: 6 of 27
The costs of having, and maintaining a gambling lifestyle vary according to your 'success' rate. If you are a single man or woman and do not mind the late nights, fly by seat of your pants, high anxiety, and high stakes adventure that a gambling lifestyle offers then all it will cost you is your energy, possible debt, and ye... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: 2 minute recipes: 6 of 25
You are starving you say? Instead of reaching for a snicker's bar, stop and look in the fridge. These dishes have some preparation time, but they should be ready within the 2mins. *Udon Noodles with green onions, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, precooked chicken and soy sauce. All of these can be thrown into a frying pan at ... More..
Travel > Vacations Great ideas for weekend vacations: 7 of 29
Sometimes a weekend away is all you really need to recharge yourself. However it can become addictive and could possibly turn into a week-long event! A few of these ideas may seem 'out of the question' but stop and consider that a something out of the ordinary could very well turn out to be that one weekend you remember for ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making How to make a beaded necklace: 1 of 4
There are several different styles of beaded necklaces to make, from chokers to the popular Y dangle design, to the chain link style and the 'illusion' silk-thread style. Making a necklace does not have to empty your bank account. Depending on the style, length, and type of beads you can make a very affordable hand-made piec... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Exploring why women are drawn to the Goddess path: 1 of 4
For women, this search has been going on for thousands of years. There is nothing new age-y' about it. The Goddess has not been missing. But what did go missing were the ancient rituals and sacred lessons used to assist a young woman on her journey to becoming that Goddess incarnate within. These rituals were so important to... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to make dialogue sound real: 1 of 4
Dialogue is, for some writers, the hardest aspect of writing. It can be mentally exhausting coming up with dialogue for fiction, stage and screen. We hear dialogue every day; our friends, parents, films, TV shows. Every human being has a particular way of speaking shaped by their physical environment, geographical location, ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Secret of Roan Inish: 1 of 4
The Secret of Roan Inish, is just one of the many fantastic films by independent filmmaker John Sayles. It is one of those' films that anyone who values the art of storytelling should consider adding to their video or DVD collection. Based on the book The Secret of Ron Mor Skerry by Rosaline Fry, Roan Inish is a deserted isl... More..