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I am an emu oil specialist, fashion, music and beauty journalist, pirate and rocker. I have worked for variuous publications, websites, record labels and companies. I'd like to make friends here so please get in touch I'd like to meet like minded writers.

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Post apocalyptic: 1 of 14

Sudden blackness, the door was closed, freedom was gone. Ryssa turned quietly to look back into the depths of the tunnel, the deep breathing of the tunnel hound echoed around the small space, she raised her gun, pointed in the vague direction she expected the beast to be, she pressed the trigger and let a stream of bullets. ...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Are there healthy fats?: 2 of 27

People hear the word fat and shy away, essential fatty acids are the good fats (hence the word essential,) the ones that will lower cholesterol rather than clogging up your heart. It is important that we get these in our diet as they are not produced within the body. What EFAs do? They have a number of benefit around the bod...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Ways to lose weight more effectively: 1 of 6

Tips and tricks for losing weight 1. Drink one pint of cold water when you get up - This kick-starts your metabolism. 2. Don't skip breakfast - Having breakfast tells your body that it is day time again and that there is no need to slow the metabolism because you are sleeping. 3. Use cinnamon - Add to an apple pie or other d...
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Choosing the best natural beauty products for different skin types: 1 of 4

Why you should use natural beauty products. Natural beauty products are becoming all the rage now as celebrities hop on the natural healing bandwagon. If you want healthier skin, unblocked pores and no side effects then natural products certainly are the way to go. Kind Because natural beauty products are made from natural i...
Style & Beauty > Hair Care How to take care of your hair: 4 of 15

How to Keep Hair Looking Shiny and Healthy In these summer months it is essential that you look after your hair, being in the sun can cause your hair to dry out which means split ends. Some people are under the illusion that the more hair is washed the healthier it will be, this is not the case. Products The key to healthy h...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Keeping healthy in the sun: 2 of 7

The summer is perfect for sunbathing, hanging at the beach or going for nice long walks. However, exposing yourself to the sun can be painful and dangerous if you get burnt. This even applies to those of you that go out there and get a tan instantly you are still at risk of burning and skin cancer. Sun Cream Using adequate s...
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Tips for stronger nails: 4 of 13

If you can afford to get weekly manicures then brilliant, but not everyone can afford to splash out, especially in difficult times such as these. There are many things you can go at home to keep your nails looking strong and healthy. Moisturise Using a good hand and nail moisturiser can keep skin supple whilst keeping your n...
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrity dirt: When tabloids go too far: 9 of 27

Do Tabloids Go Too Far On Celebrity Stories? You get used to seeing outrageous stories on the front of news papers and a lot of us just gloss over them or take then with a pinch of salt. It seems that tabloid newspapers are losing their credibility when it comes to giving us the news. Celebrity If the news involves a celebri...
Style & Beauty > Tanning & Sunscreen Natural home remedies for sun burn: 2 of 6

You want that gorgeous tan so badly and you think it's going to happen quicker if you don't use sunblock. Well you are probably just going to get burnt so instead of lecturing you about how you should sunbathe lets try and get that burn to turn into a tan. 1) Moisturiser - It doesn't really matter what sort of moisturiser yo...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to count calories in your food: 4 of 10

How to Calorie Count Successfully Calorie counting is the best way to lose weight if you still want to eat some of the foods you love. Of course you must keep your diet balanced but calorie counting is the way forward if you do not feel you want to stick to a strict diet plan. How many calories. The best way to work out how ...