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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 working

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips The pros and cons of being the youngest child: 3 of 9
The dynamics that make up family is varied and strange. It will change from family to family and person to person. Depending on what position you are born into in the family can affect not only how you are raised but the personality that you develop. To understand the pros and cons of being the youngest child then you have to... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Do-it-yourself Yule gift ideas: 4 of 11
Do-it-yourself Yule gift ideasEvery year Christmas was always a big deal in our house. We would decorate the tree together as a family and make the annual Christmas cookies from the secret fudge recipe to simple sugar cookies. One of the other things we always did was to make something for the holidays. It wasn't required but... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Taco salad: 11 of 30
A friend of mine gave me this recipe a long time ago and it is one of the best taco salads I have ever tried. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.1 lb. hamburger, browned and cooled1 package Ortega taco seasoning, Mix with hamburger as directed1 head of lettuce1 chopped onion4 chopped tomatoes8 oz shredded cheese8 o... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Salad: 34 of 92
Here is a salad that is one of the best salads I have ever eaten. Even people who don't like fruit salads like this one.Granny Smith & Walnut Salad2 Cups Lettuce, tore up or already in a bag1/2 cup Raspberries2 Granny Smith Apples cut into 1/2 inch pieces, sliced thin2 cups Red Grapes1/4 cup Golden Raisins1/4 cup Dried Cranbe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing tips for creating a fictional world: 10 of 27
There are many different worlds you can create when you write fiction books. I think this is what I love most about fiction is because you can create anything you want, there isn't anything to hold you back because it is your world. If you want the sky to be pink, then the sky can be pink. If you want the main characters of t... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette What to eat at a steakhouse when you don't like steak: 6 of 16
Most steakhouses today offer much more than steak. Their main dish that they serve is a wonderful, delicious steak and you will have more options on this part of the menu than any other part. But there are other options to include chicken, fish, pasta, and if you don't care for meat, even salad.CHICKENThe chicken offered at a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors How to monitor your child's time surfing the web: 3 of 8
This is a touchy subject for quite a few parents and it isn't because they don't want to protect their children, this is up most in their minds. It is a touchy subject because many parents do not know how to monitor their child's time on the web. Children today are growing up with the Internet, it is a mainstay of their life,... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The sanctity of a writer's work area: 5 of 13
My writing process started when I was a child and we lived in a three bedroom house. I tell you this because it will help you to understand the need to stay organized even at a young age comes from necessity. I grew up with my two older brothers, there are 8 of us total but the three of us were the last ones in the house. I l... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Tips for keeping kids fit without team sports: 10 of 25
Not every child enjoys team sports. They don't enjoy being in front of a crowd or just have a hard time with the different sports, but your want your child to be in shape. You want them to be and stay healthy. There are a few different things you can do that will help them to stay in shape and the best part is that they will ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Becoming a better parent: 4 of 10
Before you become a parent you believe you are going to handle situations different than everyone else. Your child isn't going to throw a temper tantrum in a store or your child is going to be better behaved in public. There are many different scenarios that you believe you will handle differently than the people you see arou... More..