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I am a fiction writer as well as reviewer. I write for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Blogcritics, and worked as the Books Editor for Monsters and Critics. I also co-founded Cosmoetica, the most read non-commercial arts site.

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Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Dog names: Choosing the right dog name: 6 of 56
There is more to it than just Marley and Me. Snoopy. Benji. Sounder. Lassie. Old Yeller. What do these names tell us? No one wants to be chanting, "Here doggy, doggy..." so the inevitable question looms: what name to choose? When adopting a dog, it is important to establish that good bond with your pet right off, and the fi... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Accepting pet habits as a part of pet ownership: 1 of 9
If you get annoyed by your pet's habits, just imagine how they would feel about yours! Late nights? Running the annoying vacuum? Forgetting walk them or change the litter box? Your pet thinks: "Oh the nerve of you!"I've known people who should never have welcomed pets into their home. I've always thought of my cats as part of... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) Kittens: How to choose a kitten: 1 of 7
Find a healthy kittenBe wary of those cute faces! They will require much time and responsibility. Yet with so many cute kittens to choose from, how does one go about choosing that perfect kitten? Here are some tips.The first thing to realize is there is no such thing as a perfect kitten. Like any living being, kittens can be ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to find a runaway pet: 1 of 7
I had the unfortunate experience of having my little cat escape and disappear into a wooded area behind my house. Why she chose to escape is not the issue here. What remains are the things one must do in order to bring that pet home. Other than the implanted microchip, this will only help if the animal actually is fortunate e... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat health: How to care for an obese cat: 3 of 19
The best way to deal with your cat's weight is to feed them less. Plain and simple. Just like humans, they need to go on a diet. And just like humans they will likely grumble and moan about it (and even knock over the trash can at three in the morning in protest).When I recently brought in my chubby cat for his yearly exam, m... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should you buy someone a pet for Christmas?: 3 of 17
A good rule of thumb is if it defecates in a box, then it likely does not make for a good gift. Thoughtful as it might seem, getting someone a pet for Christmas (or as any gift) is a bad idea. I can't tell you how many times at the shelter I would see cages of animals all marked "returned gift." In fact, two of the cats I cu... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Marie Antoinette: 3 of 16
Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette is a really bad film. What irritates me though, is that this film, directed by a person who has only gotten where she is on account of her lineage, now has convinced me that she really has no talent as a filmmaker. Although I'm one of the few who appreciated and defended her film Lost in Trans... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Valentine's Day story: 10 of 53
Ed didn't think that when he moved from New Orleans to Atlanta his new job would be that of a carriage coach. He had worked in sales before, and made what living he could from it, and now he was just lucky to have a job, he thought, even if the job was something he never imagined himself doing. Yes he loved animals; always ha... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Reasons people choose not to have children: 5 of 23
"Do you like puppies?"I'll never forget this question. It was asked to me by my gynecologist when I went in to inquire about possible methods of contraception."Sure," I said. "Who doesn't like puppies? But I must admit I like kittens better."Then he told me the reason for his query."I love puppies," he said. "They're a lot li... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Discrimination: Blondes versus the world: 2 of 9
"I think every decade has an iconic blonde like Marilyn Monroe or Princess Diana and right now, I'm that icon." -Paris HiltonIn order to deal with any discrimination, one must first know where the origin of it stems. In the case of blondes, blondeness has always been attributed with youth and naivete. Many children are born b... More..