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7A Critical Review of Divergent, by Veronica Roth
I loved Divergent, by Veronica Roth. If you're looking for a good young adult dystopian novel, this is one that you absolutely should check out! This is my review of the book and a comparison to THG.
11A Critical Review of Beautiful Creatures, by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Beautiful Creatures is quite possibly the worst book that I've read in years. That's saying something, considering some of the books I've read! This is my review o the novel.
6A Critical Review of Warm Bodies, by Isaac Marion
Warm Bodies is the amazing story of R, a zombie who falls in love with a living girl, saves her life, and gradually begins to get warmer.
0A Critical Review of The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games is one of the most popular books for Young Adults on the market today. What makes it so spectacular? Should you read it? Read on to find out what I thought of this novel!
2A Critical Review of Safe Haven, by Nicholas Sparks
Safe Haven, by Nicholas Sparks, was one of the worst novels that I've read in two years. This is my thoughtful critical review of the book, with the hopes the author might read it.
7Soursop Juice Alternative Cancer Treatment
Sour Sop, or Graviola fruit, may be an effective treatment for cancer, as it affects the cancer cells and not all of the cells in the body the way that chemotherapy does.
4Why I Prefer Reading on My Kindle Keyboard
Is it better to read e-books or to read books in print? The Kindle is one solution for those who prefer to read books on an e-reader. These are the reasons I prefer it over the alternative.
3Review of Professor Layton and the Curious Village for Nintendo DS
Professor Layton and the Curious Village is the first game in a series of puzzle adventures for Nintendo DS. This game was the first of its kind, and is sure to please puzzlers of all ages. For more information about Professor Layton and the Curious Village, please read my review of the game!
3How to Plan Your Niche on Hubpages with Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is an excellent way to generate ideas for your online projects. If you haven't tried mapping your ideas yet, then it's time to give it a shot! Whether you prefer to map by hand or use a mindmapping software such as Mind Meister, the free flow of ideas is sure to unlock your online writing potential!
2How to Choose a Topic for Your Hub
The topic that you choose to write about can be life or death for your hubpages account. This hub will help you to decide what you want to write about, and then to make it happen!
7How to Optimize Your Hub for Search Engine Traffic
If you want to earn money on Hubpages, you will need to learn to obtain targeted search engine traffic. The tips contained on this page should help you to begin making your hubs show up in search engines. Once they're indexed, it's only a matter of time!
9First Steps to Earning on Hubpages
Getting started on Hubpages can be more daunting than you first expected when you joined. If you're hoping to make money using the Hubpages platform, you'll need to follow a few steps to get yourself ready to earn the money you deserve!
5Learning to Write for a Niche: My 14 in 14 Challenge
Learning to write for a niche can be quite challenging. Are you up for discovering how to use long-tail keywords to get the best results out of your online articles? I know I'm up for the challenge! This is the beginning of my 14 in 14 challenge about writing for Hubpages.
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Online Writing Goals for 2013
I've been writing online since 2009, when I first began producing articles on Hubpages. From there, having been advised not to put all of my eggs into one basket, I've also branched out to begin publishing pages on Squidoo, Zujava and Wizzley as...
2The Tinkerbell Movie -- A Daughter's Favourite Fairy Comes to Life!
My daughter has been obsessed with Tinkerbell since she was about three years old. While I remember this little fairy from my own childhood as being part of the Peter Pan classic, my daughter knows her only as the famous fairy from Pixie Hollow, the...
8Knit Socks Toe Up, Two at a Time and Never Experience Second Sock Syndrome Again!
I absolutely love to knit. Indeed, I have to say that I think it's probably my all-time favourite pastime. Knitting is something that relaxes me and allows me to produce a useful end-product that I enjoy using or giving to another person to use....
5How to Promote a New Book on a Budget
Most new authors are stuck instantly with a quandry; how do they market their newly published book when they don't have the added cash that will ultimately come from its royalties? Writing a book is hard; getting it published is even harder. Some...
6How to Write Amazing (and Fair!) Book Reviews
If you're interested in trying your hand at writing book reviews, this helpful guide will get you started! Learn what to put into your reviews and decide what platform you wish to use for your writing. Try out alternative options other than simply blogging!
13Government: Get Your Hands off Marriage!
The issue of gay marriage isn't one of whether or not gays have the right to get married, but whether or not marriage is a right at all.
14The Hunger Games is the Best Young Adult Series I've Ever Read!
The Hunger Games is my favorite series of young adult novels. This is saying something considering that I also love Harry Potter and Twilight! Dystopian Fiction at its best!
58My Ashford University Experience
I attended Ashford University for a grand total of one single class. I now study at Liberty University Online, majoring in Criminal Justice.
9How to Donate Your Car to Charity
I am the owner of a 1992 Plymouth Acclaim. The car isn't working as well as it once did and the truth is that there are times I wish that it was easier to simply trade the car in for something better. The car, however, is the only thing I have left...
92How to Gain Traffic to Your Hubs
If you're starting out on Hubpages, of course you want to know how to get more traffic! There are some great tips in this article!
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Great Books to Improve your Marriage!
These books can help to improve the quality of your marriage. If you want to understand your spouse better, or learn to better show your love for him or her, check out these books!
63My Husband doesn't Love Me!
Women, if you feel that your husband doesn't love you, it could be something that you are doing! I've written on the subject of men loving their wives, and now I'm also writing on the subject of women respecting their husbands.
45Nursing in Public -- Why do Women Do it?
Your right to nurse is a basic human right. You shouldn't have to do so in a public restroom and you shouldn't have to bottle feed just because you're in public! Enjoy your ability to produce nature's perfect food for your baby!
7Choosing the Right Breastpump For You
When I had my second child, I decided to breastfeed. This included the need to purchase a breast pump, though why, I'm not sure. For me, I think that this was counter-intuitive, as I will explain in another hub in the future. There were so many...
21Deciding to Breastfeed
Before I begin to write anything in this hub, I want to point out that I absolutely love nursing. Choosing to nurse my daughter was one of the best decisions that I have ever made and I would make it again and again. I am not, however, what you...
66Ichthyophobia
I admit it! I have a phobia. Actually, I have more than one phobia, but today I would like to address the one that has plagued me for so long. Recently RKHenry shared a hub of his about sharks. I enjoy many of RKHenry's hubs, and I thought --...
36The Lizzie Borden Murders
In 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife were killed in their Massachusetts home. The resulting trial was the very first media trial in the United States, one in which Lizzie Borden was brought before a jury and finally acquitted of the crime. The case remains unsolved to this day. So... Did Lizzie Borden kill her father and step mother? Or is she innocent of the crime? We'll never know.
18The Amityville Horror
The Amityville Horror is a very well known case of a possible haunted house. There are books and movies on the subject of the haunting and of the murders that led up to the haunting. What do you believe?
31Why I Choose to Cover my Head: Christian Women should Wear a Covering
I've been revealing a fair amount of "personal" information here lately, telling things about myself that sometimes feel "unsafe" or "uncomfortable. I've laid my soul bare here on Hubpages and have allowed myself to be criticized. I'm certain that...
22How and Why to Keep an Online Journal: Keeping Track of Your Private Life in Public
Many people are turning to keeping a public journal online. This article gives some suggestions for how to start keeping a blog.
18Cedar Point -- The Amazement Park!
I have really awesome memories of Cedar Point when I was growing up as a kid and I'd love for you to have some of the same kinds of memories with your family! I hope you'll enjoy the coasters as much as I do!
4Kabuto Japenese Steakhouse: Excellent Japanese Hibachi Grill in Indianapolis
My husband and I have always enjoyed dining out. When we were new to Indianapolis, we at first tried to correct some of our worse "eating out" habits, but living with room mates made eating at home unpleasant, and we soon began to seek out some of...
133Why I Choose to be a Submissive Wife
Submission is a personal choice, though it is biblically mandated. This is my reasoning for choosing to submit to the authority of my husband.
16How to be Judgmental
Here lately on the Hubpages forums I've been seeing a lot of judgmentalism, from both sides of the aisle (both the non-religious folk and the religious folk). Each person holds a certain set of beliefs dear (whether a belief in pure science or a...
29My Purpose in the Hubpages Challenge -- What I Hope to Achieve in the Next 30 Days
To my knowledge, after Ryan Hupfer and Courtney Tuttle, I was the first to accept this challenge (via Twitter. You can follow me here). Looking back, I think Hup might have gotten me to accept the challenge in a rather sneaky way. As I recall, I...
56Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Cats
Cerebellar Hypoplasia is a disorder of the brain that effects motor skills. This article discusses the condition in cats. I AM NOT AN EXPERT!
21The Heart of a Believer
This was one of my first hubs. I don't want to make massive changes to the content, preferring, instead, to preserve the integrity of the original hub. On the other hand, so many things have changed for me since I wrote this hub that I feel it is...
13How to Prepare for Natural Childbirth: I did it and so can you!
As I planned this hub, I had to make a decision: I could either make this personal and express my feelings throughout the hub in a subjective manner, or I could be entirely objective and pass on information that I have read in books or heard from...
11How to Play Texas Hold'em
I first started playing poker in no-buy-in tournaments through World Tavern poker. I love the game, and this article gives you an introduction to how to play Texas Hold'em.
12The Fugitive: Introduction
The following serves as an introduction to a novel-in-progress that began many years ago. Due to a lack of a proper audience, I stopped writing the story and put it aside, thinking that I would never return to it. But these characters are the kind...
9Exotic Pets and the Exotic Pet Trade
The exotic pet trade is seriously regulated by the government, but what are its benefits? Captive breeding of exotic animals contributes to the perpetuation of the species being bred. If you're interested in owning an exotic pet, then please read on and make sure that you are fully educated about what it means to own one of these creatures!
43How to Know if You are Pregnant: Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms
Early pregnancy is exciting, and when you're trying to conceive, there are a lot of symptoms that you might not know about. I've tried to cover the majority of pregnancy symptoms here. Good luck!
10How to Use Wordpress Themes
This is the second part of my tutorial for using the Wordpress Blogging platform/CMS.
10How to Download and Install Wordpress Blogging Software
This is the first part of a Wordpress tutorial I am writing on Hubpages. This tutorial covers downloading and installing Wordpress blogging platform/CMS.
23My Guardian Angels
There was once a time that I didn't believe in angels at all. As anyone who has read my profile or other spirituality hubs that I have written knows, I was a pagan for quite a long time. I believed in everything it seemed: Everything except good and...
3Paws in the Water
This is a prose poem that I wrote when I was in college. It is one of my all-time favorite pieces and I hope that you will enjoy it! Feedback is appreciated!
36Thoughts on Hubpages Netiquette
I haven’t been around Hubpages for a very long time. In fact, at the time of writing I’ve been here for just shy of three weeks. I’ve been around the internet for a long time, however, and I have learned a great deal about netiquette....
6Hubpages is More than a Way to Make Money Online
When I joined Hubpages a little bit less than three weeks ago, I did so because the site claimed that it could make me money. I don’t even remember how I discovered Hubpages that first time that I took a visit. I somehow stumbled on the site after...
14How Your Small Random Acts of Kindness Change the World
Anyone who has ever shared a random act of kindness knows just how much they change not only the person form whom they are performed, but the person performing them as well. Are you ready to take the Random Acts of Kindness Challenge to reach out to those around you to show them a better world? Your submissions can change your community and the world at large!
41How to Quit Smoking: An Easy Method for Quitting
I quit smoking several years ago now and I know that you can do it too! Believe it or not, quitting smoking can be much easier than you think!
1How to Create a Baby Registry on Amazon
Amazon has a little bit of everything. While the site is widely known as a book seller, I have discovered that if I need to purchase an item, I can usually find it on Amazon. The prices on the site are also quite brilliant, and second-hand books are...
23How to Be a Happy Housewife
The very controversial subject of how a stay at home mother or housewife should handle herself. There is a lot of contention surrounding this issue. How SHOULD a wife and mother act?
9More than a Mom: Happy Mother's Day!
Happy mother's day to my "real" mother, the woman who adopted me when I was just seven weeks old. I'm so glad I have you in my life!
4How to Choose Your First Pet Snake
Snakes can make fascinating pets, but you must choose your first pet snake very carefully! This guide should give you sufficient information about common first pet snakes to help you to make an educated decision!
11Becoming Part of a Community: How YOUR Belonging Affects Others
I have been a member of the internet community since 1998 when I had my first chat room experience with Talk City. For me, that was just the beginning, and I quickly moved onto the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server Dalnet. I found the world of the...
18Do You Think of Me? A Mother's Day Tribute
A tribute to the woman who gave birth to me 30 years ago in 2009. A message from a grateful daughter given up for adoption.
31Venomous Snakes of North America
There are many species of venomous snakes in North America: this article covers the vipers that one might find.
6What Has God Done for You Today in Your Life?
Gratitude will truly change the way that you view your world. Waking up every morning with praise for God can change the way you perceive yourself and those around you!
8Thinking about a Reptile Pet? Some Things to Consider!
If you're considering a reptile for a pet, there are some things that you should consider before you make your purchase. This article will give you an idea of what it is to own a reptile pet!
46Abrasive Atheists and Contrary Christians
For many years I found Chrsitians to be very offensive. These days I find that it is often the opposite and that atheists are offending my sensibilities. Could it be that both sides are wrong?
7Cuties in Cloth
Cloth diapers are more convenient than disposable diapers and they are more environmentally friendly as well! This article discusses the reasons why I choose cloth over disposable and gives help caring for cloth!
25The Stay at Home Mom's Essential Wardrobe: Using Clothes to Make You Feel Good
How you dress and take care of yourself effects how you feel about yourself. It's not all about your husband; it's about you too!
91Being My Husband's Second Wife
Remarriage can be difficult on both partners. I cannot speak for the remarried men, but as a woman I have felt a wide range of emotions being the second wife. This article addresses some of the things that have come up in my marriage.
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When can infidelity in a marriage be forgiven?
Infidelity can truly tear a marriage apart. Emotions run high on both sides of the marriage when one partner commits adultery and there are a thousand questions that the faithful spouse wants to have answered. Feelings are hurt and it often feels as...
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Changing the Divorce Statistic
It's far too easy to get a divorce in today's society. This is a statistic that needs to change, but what can we do to begin the process of making those necessary changes?
40How to Show Your Man Some Love
What does it really mean to love your husband, and how can you make him feel loved by you? The answer might surprise you!
25Why I Believe in God: A Personal Journey
My belief in God is very strong, but it has been quite a battle to get to the current peace that I have with Him. This article shares my personal journey and how I got to where I am now.
249Why (and How) Sex is Important to Men
Sex is so often used as a tool by women, a way to punish or reward their husband for something that they have done. Women don't understand how important sex is to a man, and how emotional the subject is for them.
6How to Create a Successful Forum: Tips for Creating your First!
Creating a successful forum is difficult, and not usually profitable. If you want some tips on how to make the most of it, stop on by!
4The Power of Forgiveness
I recently had the wonderful experience of forgiving my ex-husband once and for all for all of the horrible things he did to me during our marriage. I learned a lot from the experience and wish to share that experience with you!
3I'd Love to See Brazil
I would just absolutely love to see Brazil one day. Everything about this country is fascinating to me! I hope one day to have the opportunity to travel to Brazil and maybe spend some significant time there!
6How to Make a Website that Makes Money
Before I address this hub with any kinds of tips, etc, that will help you to create a website for the purpose of earning some cold, hard ad revenue, I want to address something. There are so many members of Hubpages who are looking to make some...
23Why Women Obsess Over How They Look
This article was a response to a request about why women worry about how they look even when their husbands are happy with them.
26Getting Noticed by Google
Internet newbies often don't know how to get their page or site seen by Google and other search engines. I have heard a common cry from those who get little to know traffic and I feel for the people behind the voices. This article should help you to get noticed by Google.
29Using Wordpress
Wordpress is an excellent platform for blogging, but the newer versions can be somewhat difficult to comprehend. This article should help you to get through some of the Wordpress basics!
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Gifts for golfers
Being married to a golf professional, I had to be educated on how to shop for the golfer in my life. In the early months and years of our relationship, my understanding was quite dim. I knew that he liked golf and I felt that gave me an "in road"...
11Love is Not Enough in Marriage: A Good Relationship Requires a Balance of Love and Respect
We're fond of saying that "love is all you need" in a marriage. But is it? A good marriage requires a balance of both love and respect. Women and men are not all alike!
24How to Improving Descriptive Writing
However good a writer gets, there is always vast room for improvement, and descriptive writing is one of those areas where most writers fall short.
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What is it with women and tough questions?
Women often ask men difficult questions such as "does my bum look big in this?" Men know that their women don't really want the answer, so what is it that women are really asking?
1How to Give and Respond to Constructive Criticism
It can be difficult to provide constructive criticism, particularly to a friend. This article should help you to discover the best way to go about helping someone to improve him or herself!
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The Importance of Loving Your Wife
Men know that they desire respect from their wives, but they often don't understand love as a verb. Men, it is imperative for you to actively love your wives!
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Advice to stop a 14 month old toddler from Biting His Playmates
This is a somewhat difficult question to answer, and I am sure that over time there will be many answers (some very similar and some quite unique). I feel that parents need to determine their own way in how they handle discipline problems with their...
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If I Could Be Anyone In The World, Who Would You Be and Why?
If I could be anyone in the world, who would I be? This isn't honestly an easy question to answer, and I therefore wanted to use this as an opportunity to explore some elements of the way we perceive ourselves and others. I believe that it is often...
20Living for Jesus -- I Would Give my Life for Him
We are created to serve the Author of our lives, but how many of us actually do? Many claim to be living their lives for Jesus, but how many truly are?
