: About Me

I write poetry and short stories, mostly in the gothic and dark fantasy genres. I have authored two books which has been published (Mirrors of Darkness and Light, and Mirrors of Madness and Sight, 2006 and 2008, respectively). I've been published in Poesia magazine, won the 2007 James T. Whitehead Sonnet or Sestina Prize, and placed 13th in PoetrySoup's international poetry competition.

In addition, I'm a full-time psychology student, the mother of one nine-year-old boy, and the wife of a man I dearly love. You can visit my homepage (which includes some of my poetry and upcoming book signings in your area) at:

http://www.mteresablaylock.ws

You can also visit me on Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/mteresablaylock

My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

(Too much? Can you ever know too much?)

My parents always told me ...

"Look before you leap!"

My childhood ambition ...

to be the first woman on Mars

My favorite memory ...

a kiss...

Why I write ...

because not to write would be insanity...

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

my organic chemistry textbook

My first job ...

a sandwich-maker at Wendy's

My best moment ...

a single decision...

My inspiration ...

the changing moon

Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is it appropriate for gay couples to adopt children?

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In the state of Arkansas (where I reside), gay couples cannot adopt children. In addition, the American Family Council is trying to get legislation passed which would ban gay couples even from becoming foster parents. According to a September 2007 AP article ("AG Will Reject Gay Foster Parents Ban" by Andrew DeMillo), Jerry Cox, executive director of the AFC, stated that he believes that homosexual and unmarried heterosexual couples are "not safe for children." Although the prior ban on gay foster parents has been overturned in Arkansas, The Arkansas Family Council is seeking signatures to...

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