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I have wanted to be a professional writer for thirteen years and every day it seems like I'm getting closer to achieving that dream. I currently live in Northern Arizona, but am originally from Canada.

I am currently an editor of Northern Flight Magazine for

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Personal Finance > Smart Spending Reasons to resist the desire to buy a new car: 2 of 16

I don't drive and have been very hesitant to take that step to buy a car. The biggest reason up until this point has been a lack of a need for one. Most of the places I have lived have had great alternatives to driving, and I've used them. To me, travelling all the miles I've travelled, a car just seems like a glorified wast...
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Why does America always seem to have an enemy?: 2 of 16

I think the most obvious answer is power. The United States (US) has been the most powerful country in the world since arguably the end of the second world war - undisputedly since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The United States until this year found itself as the most financially viable country and with the most militar...
Jobs & Careers > Employers Do people work more if they are paid more?: 3 of 23

In a word, yes. Money is why we work to begin with. We have food to eat, bills to pay and a roof to put over our head. I also though want to do more than just break even. I want to enjoy life a little as well. I want books, I want to travel; in short, I want to be happy. And in this world we've made, money is the tool to ach...
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Good subjects for novels: 1 of 7

I almost want to say that this essay is really about "Where do you get your ideas?" Writers hate answering that question, not because there usually isn't a chain of thought that leads to the idea, but rather that this pool of knowledge is available to everyone. The real secret is learning how to tap into it. Good subjects fo...
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Has the fantasy genre become stagnant?: 4 of 25

Let's define fantasy a little bit, shall we? Most people think of the classic JRR Tolkien model of fantasy when they think of a fantasy novel. They think of powerful objects of power, dangerous quests, a great encroaching evil, and heroism in the face of darkness. Most of these novels have the same theme, concept, and at lea...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Why modern video games are not as much fun as the classics: 1 of 6

Who doesn't love Super Mario Brothers? Everyone remembers the magic mushrooms, goombas, king koopa and all the rest of the cast of zany characters that inhabited the mushroom kingdom. Or how about Tetris? The russian music, the never ending cascade of blocks, and just trying to avoid them reaching the top. And who can't forg...
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Would a wall on America's southwest border reduce illegal immigration or provide an expensive bandaid?: 2 of 10

I think this issue is the biggest joke in the country. I'm surprised so many people have bought the punchline - especially since we're the ones that caused the problem to begin with. Confused? I hope so. I should explain a small bit of my background. You see, I lived in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Across the river you see Detr...
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels How to distinguish between a comic book and a graphic novel: 1 of 5

At heart, comic books and graphic novels are both forms of graphic fiction. Each of them uses the same techniques to tell a story. That said, if you asked the average person, books like Watchmen for example are considered a graphic novel. Whereas Teen Titans #23 for example is a comic. What is the difference? In form and fun...
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Essential 'Fantasy' reading list: 6 of 26

Where to begin? I think we should talk about criteria. There are many amazing works of fantasy out there. Much like my movie list, there are three key categories to mention. The first is if the story, no matter what period it was written, still stands as a great read today. Many books are trapped in their era, and as such do...
Sports & Recreation > Wrestling How to safely lose weight for wrestling: 1 of 3

Weight class is very important for the amateur wrestler. A few pounds can completely change weight classes. If someone wanted to stay in the middleweight division, attention to diet and working out is critical. That said, weight flucuates on an hourly basis. It's very easy to be a few extra pounds too much just by eating a c...