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Gail Kavanagh is a freelance writer living in Queensland, Australia, and she loves telling people what to do. Her books and articles can show you how to make a model gypsy caravan, how to make money writing on the 'net, and how to turn your kitchen into an

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Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Difficulties with getting published: 1 of 17
One of the biggest barriers to getting published is choosing the wrong publisher. Studying the markets carefully is a vital part of your writing knowledge. Make sure that when you send your manuscript out that it is going to someone who wants to read it. To be published, which is the highest aspiration for all writers, you n... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Website reviews: Perezhilton.com: 1 of 17
Wannabee famous for being famous? Check out the Perez Hilton website. Mario Lavandeira (his real name) looks like a cross between Gomez Addams and Elton John on a bad hair day. Yet instead of recoiling in horror as if a neanderthal had just been transported through time, the beautiful people are happy to be photographed with... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables The benefits of mushrooms: 1 of 15
When it comes to mushrooms, some of us are Hobbits. Mushrooms were the favorite food of the Hobbits in Lord of the Rings, a passion which got them into trouble while they were trying to escape from the Black Riders known as the Nazgul. But any hobbit - even the human ones- will tell you that mushrooms are worth it. They are ... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific Australia: More than kangaroos and great beaches: 1 of 15
Crazy as it sounds, some visitors to Australia do expect to find kangaroos hopping down the main streets. But in fact, Australians in the cities are very urbanized and so have devised ways of getting an adventure rush no matter where they are in our great land. Whether in the city, he bush or the outback, the national thirst... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Basic herb gardening: 1 of 15
One of the most charming ways to create a basic herb garden is an old-fashioned herb wheel. The basis of the herb wheel is a circular plot of healthy, nourishing soil. The size of the plot depends on what framework you will choose to lay out your herb wheel. You cam make a large or a small herb wheel depending on the size of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Seeing ghosts: 3 of 44
This is a true story, about the one, and hopefully the only, time I almost saw a ghost. When I was a little girl, Belfast was the sort of city where you expected strange things to happen. There was a kind of sinister mystery about the place, quite chilling to a happy-go-lucky Corkster like me. Born in the newly free South of... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Travel destinations: Your home town: 2 of 28
Stanthorpe, Australia You've probably never heard of my town - situated on high ridges of the Granite Belt near the Queensland and New South Wales border of Australia, Stanthorpe certainly isn't famous. But so many visitors from all over the world arrive here in the warmer months, and enjoy its easy going hospitality, that y... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Unique ideas for using fabric scraps in your next sewing project: 1 of 14
You want luxury and comfort in your bedroom, but you can't afford a beautiful luxury qilt to give your bed that inviting touch. Relax, because there is an inexpensive way you can make your own gorgeous quilt, tailored to your bedroom decor, without breaking the bank or setting up a sewing bee. It's the kind of project you ca... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why do people go after unlimited desires?: 2 of 27
You would think - or hope - that people go after unlimited desires to advance the human race. Think of the great inventors, like Alexander Graham Bell, and the scientists, like Albert Einstein. Great thinkers and religious leaders have unlimited desire for peace and accord, like the Dalai Lama and Mahatma Ghandi. No harm in ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) A beginner's guide to building a home office: 1 of 13
The kind of home office you can build depends on the size of your home. It can be anything from a corner of the kitchen to a whole room or recycled garage, but the basic requirements are the same. You need a decent work surface and a comfortable place to sit. Your work surface should be the right size for your equipment. You... More..