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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, and

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Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Lose weight naturally: 1 of 15
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 active... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top 20 vampire movies: 1 of 14
Top 20 is a tall assignment, and while there are certainly plenty out there, I have a top ten list with the following purpose: to show the wide variety of vampire movies out there, not necessarily the scariest. This list will let a beginner see the many different shapes the genre of vampire films can take.I'm a big fan of hor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Why college football is more popular than professional football: 2 of 20
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 pr... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football The greatest upsets in college football history: 1 of 8
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. In... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Book collecting: 3 of 21
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 m... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Which avenue of writing is the most lucrative?: 1 of 7
Making a living as a freelance writer can be difficult. Especially for the beginner, where online content and article writing is the easiest place to break in, but as such they also tend to pay peanuts until you can establish yourself.Assuming you're in for the long haul and are serious about becoming a freelance writer, then... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: 30 Days of Night: 4 of 24
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 versi... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Favorite movie anti-heroes: 1 of 6
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 ... More..
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 w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Book reviews: Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller: 1 of 6
Donald Miller's book "Blue Like Jazz," is a fantastic novel about soul searching, philosophy, and figuring out who and what you are and why. What I enjoy about Miller's book is that he's not speaking from a position of authority trying to impart his wisdom. He's openly searching to make sure he knows what he believes, to re-s... More..