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About me - Linda Smith

Who am I?
A busy mum of three children with a passion for reading and becoming swept away with a story, I love not being able to predict what's coming next, I like knowing my husband supports my love of reading and writing, the thrill of seeing your work published,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Books to share with your kids
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Reading to my children from the time they were born is one of the best steps I have ever taken. Intent on having a routine for my children, I didn't realize how important this was until my son who is nearly two, drank his warm milk with his two oldest sisters before disappearing to brush his teeth, only to reappear moments la... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Love
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Turning the page in the magazine after staring for an hour yet not seeing a word, Ted rubbed his tired eyes, clearly displaying fatigue of the past week of restless sleep before turning his head to glance at the hospital bed. Charlie, his granddaughter, was lying motionlessly against the pillows propped up behind her, her fac... More..

Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Home improvement: Creating a plan for your outdoor project
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Home Improvement Whether you're a professional wanting to make a change or an enthusiastic novice, improvements around the home needn't be daunting considering the vast range of products and information available for reliable tradesman or DIY enthusiasts. Simple or complex, a home garden, landscape, decking or patio can be ma... More..

Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Guide to buying auto insurance coverage
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Before purchasing any Auto insurance, one must first outline the individual needs and usage of the vehicle, and place any questions you might ask an operative Representative over the phone or via Email onto a piece of paper, so every possible need is met. Similar to visiting a doctor, having all the information for the proble... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams
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Stirring yet I slumber beneath a restless dream. falling still I gasp, suddenly I scream. Flying high on ecstasy I see my loved ones passed, I call with only echoes surrounding shadows cast. Moving on I smile to the sound of a lullaby. memories of childhood, which simply pass me by. Softly floating down I rest my weary soul. ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Helping children deal with grief and loss
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Being confronted with the loss of a beloved family member or friend at an early age can be devastating for a child who may have previously been unaware of the concept or knowledge of death or great loss, impacting on their emotional and psychologically. Having to explain to a child the concept of death is also very difficult ... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Revenge
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"Back in five!" my husband Robert yelled down the hallway, "but I thought!" I called back before the sound of the front door slamming reverberated through the house. "you were going to mow the lawn." I mumbled through gritted teeth. For the last two months Robert had been disappearing' every weekend after promising every week... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Angels
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The silver frame Enid looked up as a knock on the door interrupted her thoughts, "I'll get it", she called to her daughter, who was busy sorting through papers in the next room, and as she attempted to lift her weary body up out of the old Dawson armchair she groaned disapprovingly when she heard Denise run for the door, open... More..

Health & Fitness > Health Risks How to prevent burns in your home
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Burns within the home are one of the greatest dangers mothers fear for their children, with a recognition of the reality it's not something that happens to other people, it can happen to your child! Parents need to apply danger warnings to their children starting from an early age. Sometimes even pointing to an electrical soc... More..

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