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Sci-fi novelist Patricia Gilliam is the author of the Hannaria Series: Out of the Gray (April 2009) and Legacy (Nov 2009). She has also written over 1,000 non-fiction articles and 40 fiction short stories since 2006. Outside of writing, she and her husband

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Unusual encounters: 4 of 226
Josh pounded his Ford's steering wheel again, as if hitting it enough times was going to cause it to start. This time the horn stuck, blaring so loud Josh thought his eardrums were going to burst. He searched two minutes to find the fuse panel and disconnected it along with the fuses for the headlights, the windshield wipers... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Reflections: Living every day with passion: 4 of 225
Having a passion for life isn't just an emotion but a daily decision you have to make regardless of your circumstances. These decisions can result in long-term progress in areas such as school, your career, your business, or your spiritual life. Often people can't choose what goes on around them, but the ability to react and... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Science fiction: 4 of 164
The Hannaria Series Book 2-Legacy (Coming November 2009) Introduction by Jernard "Do you know the difference between a hero and a villain, Jernard?" he asked as he took his boot and made a line in the wet sand in front of us. Everything seemed real as I glanced around-the scent of saltwater, the waves breaking on the shore j... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dishonesty: 5 of 172
Don't worry, it'll get done tomorrow or by someone other than me. I waste my days doing nothing. Not blind-just refusing to see. My fate and others are not a concern though I may have great ability. My laziness has formed a shadow on my own responsibility. I've been rewarded too long for my lack of action. Watching others do... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Easy ways to reduce stress levels: 1 of 27
When it comes to business or a job, stress can sometimes motivate you to do better than if you weren't under pressure. Taken to the extremes however, it can paralyze your decision-making and be very unhealthy over long periods of time. In these cases, unhealthy stress definitely needs to be reduced. Over the past couple of y... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How to choose the right sleeping bag: 1 of 25
When it comes to backpacking, not all sleeping bags are created equal. Due to the high variety of sleeping bag types and fill-materials, it can sometimes be difficult to determine what makes a great sleeping bag. Besides obvious factors including material quality and price, there are other traits you need to consider when se... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Listening to God: 2 of 47
I've heard many people, both Christian and Non-Christian, ask the question of why doesn't God seem to speak to people the way you see in the Bible? I've come to believe that He does, but not the way we often expect. It's not so much a burning bush as it is a whisper or a nudge in your heart when you're put in the position wh... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education: How to be an active learner: 1 of 23
After spending a lot of time, effort, and money to get into college, one of the strangest things I've seen people do is treat it like a chore instead of something valuable. The closest thing I can compare it to is buying a high-performance sports car and never leaving your driveway. If you're going to college for the wrong r... More..
Jobs & Careers > Arts & Entertainment Jobs What to look for when selecting an internship in the media and entertainment industry: 1 of 22
While internships are generally a great opportunity to explore career ideas, some are a much better opportunity than others once you look into them. The following is a list of criteria that you should consider when choosing an entertainment or media internship that is specific to those industries: 1) Amount of Hands-On Exper... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Science fiction for young adult readers: 2 of 34
Jernard struggled wildly against his handcuffs, but it was no use. By this time, he was so angry and confused that he no longer cared about the intense pain going through his wrists. The deep red scratches that he was giving himself continued to fade away, only minutes after he grew too tired to struggle. Jernard couldn't fi... More..