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I am a full time writer who still freelances on the side while working on my own creative writing projects. I love travel and adventure, and moved to Texas after spending the last three years in the Interior of Alaska. I love writing, reading, and words,

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Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Book collecting: 1 of 16

Antique book collecting is a fantastic hobby. I love the moniker of "book hound," and this interest started for me part out of my own interests, and in part because of my parents. My parents loved antiques, going to estate auctions, and collecting glass and furniture. I loved old things, as well, but since books were always ...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Lose weight naturally: 1 of 13

Like millions of people world wide, I've struggled with being overweight a long time, starting all the way back when I was a teenager. At my worst I weighed 338 pounds, and suffered from a pretty severe instance of heart arrhythmia during a major hike. I was 26, only four years removed from being relatively healthy and activ...
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Book reviews: Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury: 1 of 11

Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" is one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written. "Fahrenheit 451" is a dystopian novel featuring around a future where reading and owning books are illegal acts that the government punishes severely. In this world fire men are men who are called in to burn books and punish those who...
Politics, News & Issues > Football News & Opinion Why college football is more popular than professional football: 1 of 11

College football is more popular than professional football for a variety of reasons. While there will always be a debate over which of the two types of football is better, my vote goes towards college football. Here is a quick list of several of the reasons that I believe that the college game is far superior to the NFL's p...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to start as a freelance writer: 3 of 29

For many beginning freelance writers, or individuals who want to break into freelance writing, getting started is often the hardest part. If you've never made a sale, this process can be very intimidating. For freelance writers looking to get started, there are several things to consider. First, what type of writing do you w...
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Classic book recommendations: 3 of 21

Ever since I first heard the term "Renaissance Man" and learned what it meant, I've always wanted to think of myself as a Renaissance man. It's such a great term, along the lines of "a gentleman and a scholar," and it fit me. I was interested in anything, and I wanted to be a well rounded individual in my education. I didn't...
Sports & Recreation > College Football The greatest upsets in college football history: 1 of 6

You often hear hyperbole like "strangest season ever" or "one of the greatest years of football we've ever seen." For NCAA college division one football, this year not only are those phrases true, but they barely scratch the surface of a year that has been strange from top to bottom. A top 5 upsets list is made every year. I...
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Comparing the quality of Associated Content and Constant Content: 1 of 6

If you're reading this article, then you already know how you can make money writing for Helium, but maybe you don't know about the opportunities that Associated Content and Constant Content can also offer online freelance writers. I've written for both, and they both offer different types of opportunities. Which one is best...
Entertainment > Characters & Performances Favorite movie anti-heroes: 1 of 5

Just as I'm a sucker for darker areas of cinema (like zombie movies, apocalyptic movies, and post apocalyptic movies), I'm a sucker for a good anti-hero. If I have a choice between an anti-hero and a regular hero, I'll take the anti-hero any day of the week because I think they are inherently more interesting characters than...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 30 Days of Night: 5 of 22

At least every few years another vampire film comes out with a major budget, hoping to catch the best of the traditional seductive horror of a vampire film while putting a new spin or twist on it. "30 Days of Night" is based on the graphic novel by Steve Niles, who also had some input on writing the script for the movie vers...