: About Me

Hi all. Just a few facts about me: I just turned 30 - it's not too bad so far :-) I have a BS in History and just finished my Masters in English. I have been published in 3 recent Chicken Soup for the Soul books and also just finished my first novel (an historical romantic suspense). Now that school is done, I am hoping to build my publishing credits.

I have been married for 6 years and have 2 children, Ryanna (2) and Connor (4). I also have 2 stepkids, Kyelie (18) and Matt (17). I am originally from CA, but also lived for several years in TN. I am currently in a tiny town out in the middle of desert nowhere. :-)

My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

dead people :-)

My parents always told me ...

to go read something

My childhood ambition ...

astronaut

My favorite memory ...

too many to choose from

Why I write ...

it is necessary to clear the clutter from my mind

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

Lord of the Dance soundtrack

My first job ...

janitor at my college in Hawaii - think mold

My best moment ...

getting published for the first time

My inspiration ...

is everywhere

Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write an argumentative paper

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Writing an argumentative essay or paper is actually a little more involved than it may sound. This is not an essay in which you are simply stating your opinion and arguing your case. An argumentative essay requires some research you will need other sources to support your argument. I once believed I would never be able to write a convincing paper arguing for an issue in which I did not personally agree or believe. I was fortunately wrong. I took a philosophy class in my undergrad years, and the professor (who delighted in torturing us) had everyone choose a topic and a side for an argument...

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