: About Me

Wordplay has been a passion in my life from the time I could formulate written sentences. In writing poetry and prose, novellas and informative articles, the English language has always felt as comfortable as home to me. I can't list school credentials as I chose not to continue with traditional studies post-secondary school. Instead, as a dreamer who lives outside the box, I decided that I already had the skills I needed to become someone worth being.

To the amazement of skeptics both in my community and my family, I founded a non-profit animal rescue at the age of just 22. While most of my time is dedicated to the care and plight of homeless animals, I spend the rest of my time writing, elbow deep in artwork of various types, or researching various topics so I can better my progress in the path I've chosen. In my freelance work I have written articles on training, health care, animal behavior, rescue, pet loss, and other hot topics for other rescues and my own website: www.starfishtothesea.org. My writing ability is not contained in one area, and I have written nonfiction, reviews, and many web pages. If I am not currently familiar with a topic, I will study and research until I gain the knowledge necessary to create a fluid, articulate piece that is sensible and professional.

There are few tasks that I can't complete in a timely manner: copywriting, transcription, dictation, and any manner of original written work.

I am always accepting invitations to write an article for a specific publisher, on any topic. I thoroughly enjoy receiving an assignment and putting all the pieces together to produce a thoughtful, fresh project.

When choosing me as a writer, you are choosing high quality, intelligent pieces and an upstanding work ethic. Allowing me to support your business by contributing something I love to do is like icing on my virtual cake.

My passion is ...

compassion.

I know too much about ...

nothing. You can never know too much.

My parents always told me ...

"If it's worth doing, then do it well," though I think my mom may have stolen it from a German proverb...

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a paleontologist, from as early as when I was four years old.

My favorite memory ...

is the moment I fell in love with my husband. The only memory that I have which is as vivid today as it was in the moments that followed.

Why I write ...

...because if I don't, I fear the accumulation of words will begin to seep from my ears.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Jon Katz, The Dogs of Bedlam Farm

My first job ...

was a customer service position at a local retailer shortly after my 16th birthday.

My best moment ...

is undoubtedly still to come. We have many wonderful experiences but still we reach for the stars.

My inspiration ...

Loren Eisley's "The Star Thrower" and the message it delivers: do we can for the sake of others, no matter how small the impact seems, because it is a blessing to be able to make a difference in someone else's life.

Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Safety tips for traveling with a pet

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Traveling with your pet can be a great way to further your bond, and to include your four legged or feathered family member in your life away from home. Such a grand plan does not come without need for caution, though, so following these simple tips will help to insure that your pet is kept safe. Before you leave on your journey, confirm the pet guidelines for where you are staying. Before traveling, be sure that your pet is up to date on any vaccinations, especially rabies, and if you will be hiking or in warm weather with a dog, be sure to take heartworm, flea and tick preventatives as w...

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