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I'm twenty-five years old and a graduate from Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH. I earned a B.A. in English. Writing and reading is what I spend most of my free time doing. Besides writing and reading, I also enjoy listening to country music, attending concerts

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Falling in love: 10 of 93
Checking Her Out While driving late one night I turned my head and I see her asleep in the seat right next to me Stopping at a red light, I gave her a little nudge And she slides a little closer to me Placing her head on my shoulder And I whisper all the little things she loves to hear Chorus: From the moment I first laid ey... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Romance: 87 of 226
Chapter 1 Even from the first moment that twenty-five-year-old Tammy Sanderson step foot onto music city's soil, she had been in heaven. The home of country music was alive and vibrant and Tammy, as a songwriter, wanted very much to be in the thick of it. She figured she'd move here, write some songs, see if there were anyon... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Concert reviews: Martina McBride at the Wolstein Center, Cleveland: 1 of 1
The Waking Up Laughing Tour 2 February 2008 Wolstein Center - Cleveland, OH Headliner - Martina McBride Opening Acts - Lady Antebellum and Jack Ingram Props are given to Lady Antebellum for their courage and determination as they took the stage last night to a half-hearted crowd and a weak applause. The band was founded in 2... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Real Things, by Joe Nichols: 1 of 1
Joe Nichols is keepin' it real on his fourth studio-released Real Things. Nichols' voice is strong, confident and unique and...traditional. For those of you who like things as they are then Nichols is the country artist for you. He lists Merle Haggard and the two Georges - Strait and Jones - as musical inspirations. As much ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Artist profile: Keith Urban: 1 of 1
Keith Urban was born 26 October 1967, in Whangarei, New Zealand and it wasn't until as a young child he, older brother, Shane and his parents moved to Caboolture, Queensland, Australia. By the time he was seven-years-old he was already thinking about getting into the music business and making his mark in Nashville. He began ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Memories: 13 of 25
Have You Seen My Grandmother Dance? She doesn't remember her past She doesn't know who we are She can't recall dates and times It's all a blur Of meaningless memories flashing in her her head She can't put the pictures together anymore Somewhere deep inside does she even know who I am anymore Chorus: Have you seen my grandmo... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Uncertainty: 21 of 38
Loving Anna ~ One ~ "Hey, what's wrong, Anna?" Isabelle asked. I ignored my sister, not on purpose, of course just because I didn't feel like talking. I concentrated hard on the scene before me as if Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson's turmoil were the most interesting thing I've ever seen. I desperately wanted to urge Kat... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heartbreak: 231 of 357
Broken A crash in the corner- A bang outside- A clamor upstairs- A moan from below- Fingers inching closer from behind- Sneaking, startling, frightened Bewildered and confusion A bound A crumpled paper- A letter from long ago- Of a love gone wrong In deceitful ways A whirlwind of shattering hopes and dreams Wasn't meant to b... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Vampires: 63 of 93
Title: Revelations Prologue Vampires can be either magical or rational creatures. This is what Dr. Clay Brennan had warned the young slayer of one cold, damp, and lonely night when he told him about his future. If one day he meets a mysterious stranger he is to take her the doctor was certain it would be a girl he is to take... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Losing love: 18 of 22
Loving Anna cont. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 ~ Chapter 3 ~ "Ugh," I said, waking up the annoying telephone ring with a bad and dry taste in my mouth. It felt all fuzzy and I wonder how I was going to talk, but I begrudgingly answer the phone. "Anna." "Mom." "Izzy called." Great. Why can't they let me grieve however long I need? "An... More..