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I have been writing professionally since 2003 when I published a book with a friend. Our novel is called Mirror of Remembrance. I have since worked on several other books and currently have a book pending with an independent publisher.

In 2006, I started

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Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Ideal Valentine's Day gifts for women: 1 of 23

When people think of Valentine's Day they think of flowers, candy and jewelry, but lets take a look at what it really means. Valentine's Day in North America means to celebrate the one you love. If you want to commercialize your love then you can give gifts, but if you want to make it meaningful then you need to make it pers...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Will technology take over the world?: 2 of 29

When society thinks of this question they can help but think of the movies that have shown technology taking over the world like I, Robot or the Matrix. In actuality, the world won't be taken over by technology but it will learn to function more efficiently with technology. As you look through history man has endeavored to i...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Birthday presents for writers: 1 of 12

When people think of the writers in their lives, they picture them bent over a notebook trying to get their ideas onto paper before they slip out of their head. Many writers today use computers to work on their craft, but there are still the hardcore writers who prefer to write their stories out on paper. So we need to break...
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead How to build rapport with the boss: 1 of 10

There isn't a magic answer that will help you build a rapport with your boss. It isn't something that will happen immediately. It is something that will come with time as long as you put for an effort. There are a few guidelines you can learn to apply when you are starting a new job that will assist you to build that rapport...
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Encouraging your child's talent for drawing: 1 of 9

You need to encourage your children in everything they do not just one specific topic. My son hated anything to do with art. He didn't like to color or draw pictures. Now my daughter loves to draw. From the time she was little she could go through coloring books like they were water. It was her favorite thing to do. Here are...
Education > Educational Philosophy The definition of education: 2 of 15

"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher." Elbert Hubbard stated this kernel of truth, but what does it really mean? Are children or adults, for that matter, supposed to stop being educated after they finish school, whether it is high school, college or a trade school? When we receive o...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Tweens & Pre-Teens Tips for increasing awareness and respect toward teenagers: 2 of 14

Many people will tell you that they feel teenagers are a different entity. They don't understand how they think or why they act or dress the way they do, but these same people also don't take the time to get to know them. People normally don't talk to the adolescent and find out the answers to any questions they may have. Pe...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Games that teach kids how to play well with others: 1 of 7

Most games teach kids to play well with others. It is a matter of teaching them to take turns and share their toys. The most important thing is to have the kids interact with other children through play groups and other methods, but it is imperative that your child is around other children. Most sports will help a child lear...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Shutdown Day: Can you go without your computer for a day?: 5 of 30

My family believes in family quality time, which means that every weekend we spend time together as a family. It could be going to the movies, bowling or just browsing through stores. We don’t have a set agenda most of the time, but we do make sure that we spend time together. This means that we are off the computer fo...
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School The pros and cons of formal ballet training for youngsters: 1 of 6

When you are looking at putting your child into formal ballet lessons you need to decide on a couple of factors before you enroll them. You also need to remember ballet is not for everyone. Some children would prefer another type of dance lessons, so if you are adamant that you want your child in dance work with them to find...