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I am a nurse, a wife, a sister, and writer. I have written one historical romance novel and had it published by Kensington. I have not written in over five years after the death of my mother.

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Fear: 1 of 44
I remember the fear I had when I could not find my sister. My sister and I have always been the best of friends. She's fourteen years younger than me, and I have watched her grow into a young woman. I've always been the over-protective, quasi-mother figure for her. She's been my boon companion and partner in crime. When my mo... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to help a timid rescue dog: 1 of 23
Timid dogs awaken our most nurturing instincts. It is heart breaking to see a dog huddled in the corner of a kennel, big brown eyes wet with fear. He is afraid of any and all things, unsure of himself and his world. So, when you inevitably decide to bring him home, how do you train a timid dog to be a confident one?1. Have pa... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My father: 6 of 122
I remember very clearly how my father would to hit my brother. My brother is two and a half years younger than me. He was always rambunctious and rebellious. My father lived to snuff that out. One day my brother kept idly hitting a broken cabinet door with his foot. This prompted an explosion of rage from my father. He did wa... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Talking to strangers as a part of everyday life: 2 of 35
How to Talk to Anyone: 10 Tips for Creating an Interesting ConversationLearning how to talk to people is something that most people think they know how to do. It's easy to just approach someone and say what's on your mind. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes, you just want the conversation to continue or to ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to tell people their behavior is unacceptable to you: 1 of 15
How to tell people their behavior is unacceptableSometimes people act like jerks. It is a law of human nature, but it can be difficult to tell someone that their antics are less than funny and still not hurt their feelings. Most of the time, when you are reluctant to confront someone, it stems from the idea that you don't wan... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore The different kinds of vampires: 1 of 13
IntroductionThe idea of vampirism is a common one in the myths and folklore of the world's cultures. Western Europeans know vampires best from Bram Stoker and the modern horror movie. He is an elegant man who can be overwhelmingly seductive. He likes to feed on the blood of his prey, killing them in his lust. The vampire cann... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Chantix: Does the new drug to help you quit smoking actually work?: 1 of 11
Chantix, the Stop Smoking Pill: Too Good to be True?Oct 24, 2008Chantix, a drug by Pfizer, was created to help people stop smoking. In the news recently have been reports of serious problems with side effects. Is the drug worth it in the fight against nicotine?The battle to stop smoking has spawned many different quick fixes ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Spiritual: 3 of 32
The GiftA very long time ago, just before the first day of spring, a kind man with a gentle face called me to him and presented me with a small box. The box did not look extraordinary, nor was it ornately wraped or grandly presented. It was just a box: small, grey, and mundane. The outside did not deceive me though. I knew th... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression: What is Prozac poop-out and what can I do about it?: 1 of 10
I have suffered from depression for most of my life. It started as a teenager: feeling hopeless, not understanding why everything made me so unhappy. I would cry at nothing a commercial, an offhand comment, teenagers laughing in the street. I thought that was how I was, how life was. I wanted to die. A life like that, in my t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Understanding football formations: 1 of 9
There are many football formations for offense, defense and special teams. It is helpful to have a sense of the players of a football team and a working knowledge of the basic rule of the game to understand formations. Football is a very complex game when viewed in detail, but all the more enjoyable once you really get to kno... More..