: About Me

I've been a professional writer since the age of 21 and have been published in magazines and newspapers including the New York Times, Connecticut Magazine, Better Health magazine, and Business Digest magazine.

I have written articles on golf, medical subjects, art, business and politics.  I was a book reviewer for seven years and wrote a humorous, political commentary column for my hometown newspaper.

I freelanced for ad agencies both as a writer and editor and (loved this next job) wrote trivia questions for radio advertising promotions and contests.

For about five years, I wrote the ad copy for a high-end furniture store featuring designer furnishings and I've dabbled in political speech writing, brochures and direct mail advertisements.

I taught creative writing for four years and been employed as a freelance book editor. I have one novel under my belt with more to come I hope. I also write under the name: Mary Bishop. (marybb1@gmail.com)

Helium appeals to me on many levels. I get to write about subjects I like and make some money at the same time.  I am pleased to work as a freelance editor for Helium articles and projects and do writing-on-demand for Helium also.

I am very proud to be part of the Helium team and enjoy this opportunity to earn and learn. Thank you Helium!

I am a member of the following user groups:

Certified Professionals: Education,Certified Professionals: Instructor,Connecticut Post; Distance Learning IT Writers; Distance Learning Nursing Writers; Distance Learning Social Science Writers; Exterminator Writers; Fairfield Citizen; Westport News;  Gaiam Writers; Marketplace Approved Writer; Marketplace Premier Writer; New England WritersNews-Times; Online Publisher Writers; Premier Title; Petango Pet Professional Writers; Petango Pet Writers; YUM Editors, Balanced Lifestyle Writers and Professional Journalist.

SOLD:Numerous MARKETPLACE "CUPS" articles that don't show on the Marketplace Badge tally : I stopped counting at 110 articles.

My passion is ...

always changing but now is Ginger Margaritas.

I know too much about ...

leap frogging. ;-)

My parents always told me ...

Think for yourself and question authority.

My childhood ambition ...

Veterinarian

My favorite memory ...

Snow days off from school.

Why I write ...

I'm good at it.

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

too varied to mention...everything.

My first job ...

Selling pot holders that I made.

My best moment ...

I haven't had it yet. (I hope!)

My inspiration ...

life.

Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Worst ways to propose marriage to a girl

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10 Ways not to Propose Marriage You might think it’s a simple matter of saying, “Will you marry me,” and having your beloved fill up with tears and shout, “Yes, of course, yes!” However, that simple, direct approach is no longer appreciated or wanted by most brides-to-be. Instead, today’s woman is looking for a personal touch to her proposal – one that will remain in her memory forever. Almost any unique, thoughtful and personal way to propose marriage will make her happy but avoid the methods below unless you are one hundred percent sure she&rsquo...

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Rating:

• Marketplace Premier Writer
• Creative Writing Gold
• Professional Journalist
• 4Writing Contest Winner
• Instructor
• Marketplace Approved Writer
• 18Marketplace Articles Sold
• News Writer
• Helium Charter Member