There are many places where you can practice writing online. There is of course here, WriterShelf. I like it the best because of the ability to have multiple pen names. Still, it's good to have different places to write in addition to WriterShelf.

This science fiction teen novel is a gripping read. Fair Coin by E.C. Myers is an exciting book that even reluctant readers will enjoy.

It's great to be able to grab some random colors for inspiration. All too often it's easy to just go with the same old color combinations that we tend to gravitate to naturally. To avoid falling into that rut, it's good to switch up the colors. ...

Since the experience turned out to be amusing, I thought I'd describe what it was like for me to receive a blackmail attempt via spam.
The blackmailer did not get off to an auspicious start: the email was from "Anonymous Hacker". As opposed to....

Twitter is one of the best social media platforms for businesses, but it can take a lot of time if you're not careful. If you have to tweet for a business or brand (maybe you have your own home-based business), then there are ways you can save tim...

Here I'm reviewing a great choice for book clubs and for discussion: The Good Sister by Gillian McAllister. It's a book about two sisters who suddenly find themselves divided by a tragedy. Martha's baby died while in the care of her sister, Becky....

I like spending minimum time on social media, but I still want my accounts to look like I use them occasionally. Yet if I'm not careful, it's easy to spend too much time on social media and then wind up wasting time that I would have preferred t...

Those of you who enjoy the cozy mystery genre will love The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths. It's a modern-day equivalent of Agatha Christie. Set in an academic environment, this book will keep you guessing until the end. Teacher Clare Cassidy ...

Even if you don't have a big budget, it's great to know the trends so you can always look in style. Here are several easy ways to get fashion inspiration.

This is a review of the non-fiction book The Feather Thief by Kirk W. Johnson, 2018. I just couldn't put this book down! It's about a heist. Without giving away more than what's on the blurb, an accomplished musician broke into a museum to steal b...

When writing a short story or other piece of fiction, it can be frustrating to feel "stuck" on something as simple as a character's name. This is especially true if you have to name some minor characters for whom no name has sprung to mind yet.
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Sometimes it can feel like it's just the same old games all the time for Xbox. But what about some of the not-so-typical games? The good news is that there are many other games you can try. The ones I'll list here are family-friendly.

Here I'm reviewing American Panda by Gloria Chao. Mei is a Taiwanese-American girl who is off to college. Caught between two worlds, her highly traditional Taiwanese family and her American college life, Mei has some hard decisions to make. This c...