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Jennifer has been published in a variety of places online and in print, including 1 Magazine and a monthly feature in Horseman's News magazine. She can write content on a variety of subjects, for print or SEO. She also offers editing services.

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Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Does JK Rowling deserve the acclaim she has received as a writer?: 1 of 18
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 exte... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) How to use the Internet to research your next auto purchase: 1 of 15
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 pati... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) The eyesight of horses and how it affects their behavior: 1 of 15
I used to wonder why my horse would reach out with her nose to sniff something and jump back, startled, when she touched it. However, I have since learned a little more about the horse physiology and how very different their eyesight is from ours.While human eyes are placed fairly close together, the wide set of horse eyes gi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writer's craft: Active and passive voices: 1 of 9
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 ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues The right foods can give your workout a boost: 2 of 16
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 boost... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption The merits of adopting a dog through a rescue league: 14 of 102
When my husband and I bought our house, we experienced a sense of security, a sense that we finally had some permanence in our lives. With that sense of security, we decided that it was time to add a new member to our family: a dog.We've lived in our home for about three and a half months now and live in a nice, quiet neighbo... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The Fourth of July mystery: 6 of 42
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, making ... More..
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 on... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Top 5 horse breeds for trail riding: 6 of 38
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 ridi... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Everything you need to know about buying a horse: 4 of 24
Being a long time lover of both horses and the internet, I have read many horror stories of people who bought a horse without knowing what they were doing and both they and the horse suffered for it. Did you go out and buy a car and start driving it without learning about cars and how to drive them? You wouldn't think of it! ... More..