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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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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Great Christian music for teens: 1 of 9
A high school sophomore living in Orlando, Florida, Robert Pierre plays basketball, just joined the lacrosse team and is overloaded with honors chemistry homework. He's got intense eyes and a charming smile that make girls swoon, but behind his boyish good looks, there's much more to Robert than school and sports. For starte... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study The story of the Tower of Babel: 1 of 9
Genesis is a word that means "beginnings" and it is the book that lays out not only the beginning and creation of the world, but also the spread of sin around the world. After God decimated the world's population with the forty-day flood, he promised that he would never again destroy the earth as a punishment of man's doings... More..
Sports & Recreation > Running How to choose running shoes: 1 of 9
To be a successful runner, you have to start with a firm foundation; and that doesn't just mean logging miles during the training period. Before you start running, you need a great pair of running shoes. If you wear shoes that are worn-out or ill-fitted, you won't just run poorly, you'll feel bad as well. Especially if you'r... More..
Business > Advertising Best ways to advertise your company to the right customers: 2 of 17
Effectively reaching your customer is one of the first and most important aspects of a successful advertising campaign. If your commercial is airing in an empty room, it won't do any good. To effectively reach your audience, the first step is to identify who that audience is. That sounds cut and dry, but it isn't always. If ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Family: 12 of 101
This isn't how it was supposed to be. I stood on one side of the alter and looked across at my brother. He was handsome. Grown. Wearing big boy clothes. His soft yellow bow tie stood at attention under his chin, which was straining to contain a wide grin of straight, white teeth. There was a time when they weren't so straigh... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to resist peer pressure: 5 of 42
I didn't really know what to expect when Ben asked me if I wanted to hang out after school. I especially didn't expect to spend the afternoon sitting in the school parking lot with Ben and his friends as they passed around cigarettes and pot. I felt painfully out of place with Ben's friends, but it wasn't because they hadn't... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Self reflection: 21 of 172
I tugged a bit at my top, it just barely covered my midriff. I'd have to monitor it, but the effect was there. The hem could sneak up and I'd look hot without looking immodest. I turned to the side and pouted my lips and batted my eyes a few times. Oh yeah, my efforts this morning had been successful. I definitely looked hot... More..
Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Best movie adaptations of books: 6 of 49
It takes a gutsy director to make a movie out of a great book. While some great movies have been made through the years, most movie-goers walk away saying, "Yeah it was good, but the book was better." It is possible to turn a best-seller, a literary classic or a romantic chick-lit page turner into a box office hit. In the pa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change The Bush administration's approach to global warming: 2 of 16
Few Americans (18%) feel that major progress has been made regarding the environment, but Americans in general agree that the environment is a critical subject. These issues are often presented as a choice between the economy and the environment. Many Americans are concerned with the health risks involved with pollution and ... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry Should TV be allowed to show adverts aimed at children?: 2 of 16
Children's advertising has is a controversial topic for two reasons: A. Young children do not understand the difference between ads and programming Children can identify commercials at a very early age but the identification is based on superficial audio and visual aspects rather than actually understanding the difference be... More..