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My writing career is varied with picture books, academic books, and an ebook called "Mosaic." I very much enjoy researching different subjects, and have several more articles in various stages of completion. I'm also working on a fantasy and collecting material for it.

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The Art of Writing a Novel From the Very Beginning to the Absolute End
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Perhaps you've had success writing short stories, poetry, or articles but you've never thought you had the patience to write a whole novel even though you've always wanted to. Okay. Here goes. The first step in writing a novel as in any writing project is to have an idea.

More About Dolls - Collecting in the Twenty-First Century - Part II
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Collecting dolls has become more popular in the last few decades than ever before. With access to the Internet allowing collectors to communicate with each other whenever they wish, it is easy for someone interested in collection to find exactly the right doll. For children, an early interest in collecting a specific type of doll can lead to a valuable collection that will increase in value for every year the child keeps that collection active.

A History of Dolls for the Prospective Collector
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] For many thousands of years, dolls have been made to look like small people, and children have been attracted to them. When children play with dolls, the dolls become very real to them. Sometimes they represent the child, and sometimes they become storybook characters. Dolls as playthings give children an opportunity to be in charge, to make decisions, to give and receive love, and to practice what they have learned from observing adults. But dolls have not always been playthings.

What Does It Mean to Be an American
[Relationships] We take for granted our role in American culture, but what does it really mean to be an American? How do we define ourselves among world cultures?

Can't Sell It? Give It Away Instead: The Benefits of Publishing Articles Online
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing-Articles] Earning a living as a writer is next to impossible. The solution to this problem is simple. Decide why you're writing. If it's to get rich, forget it. But if you must write, try an e-magazine market and make sure you have links to your website. You might even make some money.

If You Want to Succeed As a Writer, Don't Just Think It, Do It
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] It's one thing to talk about becoming a writer, but actually becoming one requires commitment. Otherwise, forget it. If you're not ready to learn the craft, you might as well not begin at all. Writing looks easy. It isn't.

Cats and Their Allure: What, When, Where and Why
[Pets:Cats] Domesticated cats have been gaining in popularity in the United States. It is projected that by the year 2010 there will be far more cats than dogs. Noted for their independence, cats can also be loving and loyal to their owners. They adjust well to indoor living, take great care in grooming themselves, and are easily trained to use a cat box. Cats, when they’re not asleep, are observers.