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I am a full-time freelance writer based in Richmond, Va. A recent graduate of Virginia Tech, I have experience working in newspaper and have contributed to several national, regional and local publications.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Secrets: 2 of 118
Secrets A secret is a whisper, Blowing in the breeze. Hoping to find someone, To amuse or please. It spreads around quickly, for everyone to hear. Drifting sweetly, slyly, Into the wrong ear. More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Top five books everyone must read and why: 2 of 114
Five in a million Out of the millions of books out there, here are five must-reads. These books were chosen not because of their longevity on a best-seller list, but because they are five of the most influential books ever published. These books changed their society and continue to shape society today. Something that p... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Keys to a successful relationship: 1 of 53
Keys to a successful relationship Every relationship is different, but no matter what kind of relationship you're in, it requires work, sacrifice, forgiveness and dedication. Relationships are tough, everyone knows that, but what makes some relationships successful and others crumble? Here are a few keys that will help any ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer: 1 of 33
Jenny and I met when we were both very young. Too young yet to appreciate life and its constant miracles. As seven-year-olds we were very naive, as most seven-year-olds are. Tragedy struck our friendship when Jenny's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer I was nine years old, Jenny's elder by a year. By the time that Je... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life: 58 of 1212
The Life Ocean Life is an ocean, A train, A gate. You need two ships to cross it, Yours and a friends. You need two tickets to ride it, Yours and a friends. You need two keys to open it, Yours and a friends. With a friend you can cross the life ocean, You won't drown, or be swept by the tide. And with a fri... More..
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club How to avoid germs at the gym: 1 of 20
Gyms are supposed to be good for you; a place you can go to improve your fitness and overall health. At the gym you can get fit, lose weight and tone up, but without the right precautions you can also get sick. With all that sweating and close-quarters, the gym can be a harbor for dangerous germs and bacteria. Protect your... More..
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth Why parents should set a good example to kids in sports: 1 of 19
Kids are very aware of their parents, perhaps more than parents will ever realize. Kids watch their parents' actions, reactions, preferences, values. And in addition to watching them, they mirror them. Participation in sports can drastically change a child's life by promoting important things like health, wellness, and con... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our next generation: Are things getting better or worse?: 11 of 202
Racism and environmentalism the two advances that separate the past generation from the next. College graduates for the past decade were born after the Civil Rights movement. They don't remember days when a whole race of people were considered second-class citizens. A day is coming in the new generation when people won't ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) If Jesus were on the earth today, would he be a Republican or a Democrat: 1 of 18
What Would Jesus Do? That phrase became popular for bracelets and key chains to remind us to do the right thing. Recently, though, it made me think: today, if Jesus were physically on this earth of political corruption, war, moral degradation and social unrest, what would He do? Furthermore what would He ask me to do? ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry The bias of mainstream media: 4 of 71
Media theorist G. Ray examined the relationship between news coverage and public perception of the importance of issues and the bias in media and the public bias created through media coverage. Through his research, Funkhouser examined not only the relationship between news coverage and public perception of issues, but als... More..