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Jennifer has been published in a variety of places online and in print, including Sierra Style Publications, Modern Arabian Horse, and Horseman's News magazine. She is the President of Your Document Professionals (www.yourdocumentpros.com), coordinator for

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Fourth of July mystery: 1 of 41

Megan and Ashley were excited about this year's Fourth of July fireworks display. This was the first year their parents were letting them hang out together, by themselves instead of with their own families. "I trust you to behave yourself and not get into any trouble," Megan's mom had told her. "I promise!" Megan said, makin...
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Top 5 horse breeds for trail riding: 2 of 35

Trail riding is a fun and relaxing way to spend some time with your horse. You can see some wonderful scenery while you keep yourself and your horse in shape. While there are good and bad individuals in every breed (and some who hate trail riding as well as those who love it), some horse breeds are better known for trail rid...
Autos > Buying & Selling Cars How to use the Internet to research your next auto purchase: 1 of 16

Before the Internet, shopping for cars was far less convenient than it is today. Shoppers had to pore through newspaper ads and drive from dealership to dealership to see all the cars that were available in their price range, then test drive them and go through the lengthy credit process. If they did not have the time or pat...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to grow an easy flower garden: 1 of 13

Flower gardening can be a fun and rewarding way to brighten up your home and yard. However, not all of us have the time or knowledge to cultivate a prize-winning garden! Part of having an easy flower garden is choosing flowers that are not hard to grow or take care of. Here are some pretty flowers that anyone can grow. Cornf...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Travel: 6 of 77

Packing: Women vs. Men She stared at her luggage and cried in dismay, I've seven days to cruise, to eat and to play! I need daytime clothes and nighttime clothes, Warm weather clothes and cool weather clothes. I'll need swimsuit and parka, just in case I might need it, The airline has a weight limit and I may just exceed it....
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Does JK Rowling deserve the acclaim she has received as a writer?: 2 of 17

When JK Rowling sat down and started writing her stories about the boy wizard Harry Potter, she probably had no idea what a sensation her books would become. The Harry Potter books are read throughout the world by children and adults alike. In addition to the seven books and accompanying movies, she has benefited from extens...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writer's craft: Active and passive voices: 1 of 8

A common grammar mistake among writers is the overuse of passive voice. This is usually due to a lack of understanding of the differences between active and passive. Passive voice means that the sentence shows an action happening to the subject, rather than the subject taking the action. This is not technically an error, but...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The right foods can give your workout a boost: 2 of 14

After a long day at the office, it can be hard to drag yourself to the gym to work out. If you do not have enough energy, it is difficult to get the most out of your fitness routine, and you may be tempted to cut it short, telling yourself you will make up for it another day. However, eating certain foods can give you a boos...
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Avoiding publishing pitfalls: 1 of 7

A few months ago, a young friend of mine shared some very happy news with me. Her book had been accepted by a publisher! It was the first she'd ever written, and it was accepted on her first submission attempt! Trying not to show my skepticism, I congratulated her and asked her who the publisher was. "Publish America," she a...
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best small dog breeds: 1 of 7

The wonderful thing about small dogs is that they are easier to keep in a small home than large dogs. There are many breeds to choose from, and the Cockapoo is a great choice. While some people think cross-breed dogs are mutts, some of them are true "designer" dog breeds that combine the best of both breeds. The Cockapoo is ...