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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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Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Assessing the modern horror fiction genre: 1 of 3
Modern horror is hard to nail down, because it has been fractured into so many genres. In the "old days" horror was easy to distinguish. If it had a ghost, it was horror, if there was a haunting, it was horror, if there were monsters or creatures (thank you H.P. Lovecraft) it was horror. Nowadays, things just aren't so simpl... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Classic book recommendations: 11 of 32
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... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore How to survive a zombie Apocalypse: 11 of 29
It's going to happen. Let no one kid you. As my old room mate from college used to say, "I'll be ready when the zombies come." Not if, but when. Rob was a very weird roommate, but he knew his zombies, and he always said "when," not "if." That's why Rob is likely to survive at least the initial phases of the zombie apocalypse... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success How to start as a freelance writer: 14 of 35
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... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Finding websites to pay for articles: 5 of 12
"If they had this stuff when I was in college, I never would have had to take those loans," is something my friends hear me say many times. Technology has made writing for money more possible than at any other time in recent history. This isn't like I graduated in the 1970s or anything-much of this stuff wasn't available as ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Commonly found foods which are energy rich: 3 of 7
Getting the most energy from common foods doesn't have to be a complex scientific task. If you're not naturally a health expert but you still want to get the most energy from your food, there's just one major word you need to remember: balance. Different types of food have different calories and vitamins, and therefore have ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: Cell, by Stephen King: 4 of 9
"Cell" by Stephen King was a refreshing return to classic Stephen King form. Free of book contracts from his publishers, King has now the leisure time and ability to write as he sees fit, and after a shaky decade that included "Rose Madder," "Dolores Claiborne," "Insomnia," and "Gerald's Game," it was good to see Stephen Kin... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Walking and creativity: A winning combination: 6 of 12
I've paced around (annoying my parents) since I was three years old. Going hand in hand with that, I've been writing stories and have wanted to be a writer ever since I was three, as well. Everyone always tells me to calm down, but I am at my calmest when walking. I was delighted when I found this as a topic at Helium, I was... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Plot summary: Life of Pi, by Yann Martel: 4 of 8
"Life of Pi" is a popular fantasy novel by now famous author Yann Martel. "Life of Pi" made a huge splash as it broke onto the scene, garnering praises from many, including Patrick Stewart, famed actor, who referred to it as one of the best books he had read in years. The protagonist, Piscine "Pi" Patel is an Indian boy who ... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton: 2 of 4
I will always remember the first time I read "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. This was a fantastic novel that I enjoyed as a youth in junior high. "The Outsiders" is a young adult novel, often referred to as a teen novel, that was started by Hinton when she was in fact a teen herself. She started the novel when she was only 1... More..