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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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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How shy teens can make friends: 1 of 13
Being shy at any age can be hard, but it is especially difficult as a teenager. It's a time in life when you're trying to establish your identity, and at least a portion of that comes from the feedback you get from other people. I believe the whole root of shyness is when people try to guess how others are going to respond t... More..
Education > College Study Tips Best ways to sell college text books: 1 of 12
At the end of my first semester in college, it was disappointing to find out that books I'd paid well over $500 for (most of which were barely opened and still in great condition) were going to get me back a whopping $150.50 from the college bookstore. Putting the books almost immediate back on the shelves, the total price o... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Reflections: Living every day with passion: 21 of 226
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..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Benefits of church-going for family life: 2 of 21
Coming from a family who almost never went to church as I was growing up, I can tell you my husband and I will not make the same mistake when we have children. Going to church is vital to family life for several reasons. I want to give you a list of observations from my own life experience on the benefits of attending and th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Finding the best jobs for your personality type: 2 of 21
Have you ever picked a job based on the fact you were good at it but later found it made you miserable over time? When you select your career, there's a whole lot more to it than assessing your skills and matching them with a particular position. If you ignore your personality, it will hurt you long-term regardless of your s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to discreetly monitor your teen's activities: 1 of 10
Teens today often have to face issues that many adults didn't have to face 20 years ago. When it comes to parenting, taking interest in your teens activities is not so much intruding on them as it is just being a good parent. There is a legitimate potential for them to get in something over their head on a maturity level, an... More..
Education > Non-Traditional College Students Famous college drop-outs who became successful businessmen: 1 of 10
Something that really surprised me when I began to study business is the lack of connection between business success and formal education. Over time, I've come to look at entrepreneurial thinking as almost a type of learning style. There were times when I was a teenager and college student where I almost thought something wa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) How after-school jobs build self-esteem for teens: 3 of 26
With the rapid changes happening today in the work world, I would definitely suggest teens find a good after school job or even a self-employment idea in addition to pursuing academics. Coming from the experience of being a college graduate and working for several years now, both employed and self-employed, I think there are... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Faith and reason: Search for truth: 13 of 111
Growing up in public schools and in a family that rarely went to church, I used to have a lot of confusion when it came to the connections between faith, reason, and truth. I think the biggest misconception that I had was that faith and reason were in conflict with each other, as if they were opposite sides and people could ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dragons: 8 of 66
My whole body aches and feels cold and stiff. I'm barely able to open my eyes at first, but I know I've found myself in some sort of frozen cavern. How did I get here? Where am I? I struggle to stand. There's not enough room to stretch in here, and there seems to be no opening or outside light. Wait a minute, there's somethi... More..