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I've loved dancing all my life, in any style to any music, both as a performer and spectator. But I've always enjoyed writing, too.

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Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Assessing self-publishing vs. traditional publishing: 3 of 28
You're frustrated because mainstream publishers and agents won't look at your potential best-seller. So you've sent your ms to Publish America, or a vanity publisher, or a POD publisher and lo and behold! They've accepted it. Before you start dreaming of the money you're going to make, take some time to do your research. Fir... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Considerations for choosing an architect to design your home: 4 of 37
Finally, you've found it. The site to build your perfect home. But how can you be sure the house you build will fulfil your expectations? How do you choose an architect you can trust to realise your dream? The most obvious method is word of mouth. Do you have friends or family who already have a lovely home, one whose featur... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Should vaccinations for children be mandatory?: 2 of 18
"Vaccination is dangerous." That's the argument put forward by parents who don't want their children vaccinated. And yes, with some vaccinations there is a small risk of the child suffering a reaction. And yes, it's small comfort to know that risk is millions to one, if it's your child who turns out to be the one in a millio... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Romance novel writing tips: 1 of 9
If you are a new writer hoping to make a career, there's no doubt that the Romance genre is your best chance to make money with your novels. It's relatively easy to self-publish your work these days, but sales are often poor, and it's difficult to persuade bookstores to stock your novel. To achieve good sales, you really nee... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought Is there one right religion?: 14 of 115
I once heard a great guru who was asked which religion was correct. He said religion is rather like trying to get to an island in the middle of the sea. There are many boats you can choose. You choose the skipper in whom you have the most trust, and the boat which seems most seaworthy. You may laugh at your neighbour who cho... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Are high taxes on cigarettes fair?: 6 of 49
Cigarette smokers would say cigarettes are essential - they are addicted, so they can't manage without them, and they can't help that. Other essentials like food are not highly taxed, so why should cigarettes be any different? Yes, it's true that cigarettes are so addictive, some people can't live without them - and that's n... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) How to make a success of job sharing: 1 of 8
In job-sharing, two people do the job of one person. Sadly for all working mums, the semi-retired and many others who would love to have flexible working hours, job-sharing is unpopular with many employers. The reason is that it's often badly done, creating more work for managers. That's a pity, because if it's done properly... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Education Belly dancing for beginners: The basics: 1 of 8
Do you think you're too old to shake your booty? Would you love to dance, but you're you too self-conscious about your weight or shape? Belly dancing is for you! I have never found a dance class so supportive and non-judgmental as a belly dance class. Newcomers start their first class with their body camouflaged in a long t-... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce Starting over after divorcing: 11 of 87
Anyone who is going through separation and divorce needs to realise they are going through a grieving process, exactly as they would following a death. Until they go through it themselves, it's hard for most people to believe a marriage breakup can really be that painful. Think about it this way. If your partner died, you wo... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Dating: How to find your perfect match: 4 of 30
Are you struggling to find your Perfect Match? Has it occurred to you that maybe you're looking for the wrong thing? We're all brought up on a diet of romantic movies and soap operas, which teach us that our perfect match is all about "chemistry". We go out searching for the man who makes our spine tingle. How often have you... More..