fieryeyedwriter

@fieryeyedwriter (614)

United States • Age 44

Joined myLot 17 years ago

Writing is not a hobby... it is a way of life.

www.shadowedheart.writing.com

Discussions (42)

fieryeyedwriter's Discussions

PublishAmerica - Scam or Legit?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 6 Feb 08

I recently submitted a manuscript to Publish America and today received an email and sample contract with them telling me that they would like to publish my book of poetry. However... After doing a bit of research, I have...

publishamerica

publishing

writing

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3 people

Submission Jitters

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 2 Feb 08

I currently submitted my first manuscript to a publisher. When doing so, after I had typed the email and attached the manuscript, I found myself just sitting, staring at the send button. A part of me wanted to cry. My heart was...

anxiety

submission

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2 people

What is the hardest decision you have ever had to make?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 16 Feb 07

Every day we are faced with decisions, some are small, such as what to eat for breakfast, what to wear to work/school, while some are larger, what career to choose, who to marry, when to have children. But in every one's life, at...

life

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Should women propose marriage?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 11 Feb 07

I come from a long line of strong women. Women who go after what they want and do not take care of the traditional roles of women. In saying this, do you feel that women should propose, or is that a traditional role that should...

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Are the expectations in your relationship mutual?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 11 Feb 07

Do you and your significant other have the same expectations from your relationship, or do you each expect to get different things from it? Is it a one sided expectation, or do you both want the same things in life?

expectations

love

relationships

Do you believe in one true love?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 10 Feb 07

Because of my own beliefs on the subject I have found myself very curious as to what others believe. Do you believe that for each of us there is only one true love? One person we can love truly and completely? Or do you believe,...

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2 people

What does it take to become an English Teacher?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 7 Feb 07

I have always been great at English. It is a passion, writing and reading alike. I decided that I would really like to be an English Teacher and I was just curious if there are any others who are already teaching? If so, how long...

How do you get past ideas and write???

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 7 Feb 07

I can't tell you how many "books" I have started. The ideas are there, the plot is there, the characters breathe, and I start writing, and it never fails; I can't get past a couple of chapters. I either lose interest, or change my...

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2 people

Do you prefer a particular breed of dog?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 7 Feb 07

Some people refuse to have any breed of dog but the one that they like. Some people (like myself) will take about any type of dog, mutt included. What about you, is there a particular breed of dog you own? Is there a breed you...

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Does your mood affect the type of music you listen to?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 7 Feb 07

When I am sad, I tend to listen to sad music. When I am happy, I listen to upbeat music, and when I am angry, I listen to whatever lets me vent. What about you? Does your mood change the type of music you listen to?

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What kind of topics do you like to respond to the most?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 6 Feb 07

I was just curious as to what kind of topics people like to respond to the most? It seems that there are some topics that people just don't like to respond to at all... and others that get many responses. So out of curiousity,...

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How did you know when you were in love?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 6 Feb 07

People often say that there are different ways to know when you are in love. How did you know when you finally fell? Was it the way your heart raced? Did your stomach get the "butterflies?" What made you realize you were in love?...

love

marriage

relationships

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At what age do you begin training your dog?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 6 Feb 07

I have always started training my dogs as soon as I get them. Usually between 6 and 12 weeks old. How old are your dogs when you begin training them?

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My dog has seizures, but they aren't like what I think of...

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 6 Feb 07

My 2 year old dog just started having seizures in December. He has had 2 so far. It is such a horrible thing to watch. He doesn't convulse like you would think of when you hear the word seizure. Instead his whole back end appears...

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What is the best Dog trick that your dog can do????

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 6 Feb 07

We trained my dog Zeke to whisper... it is so cute... he barks with no sound. That is just one of the many tricks that we have taught him, and probably my favorite! What about you, what is your dogs best trick?

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What is your choice of religion?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 6 Feb 07

Are you catholic, baptist, methodist, wiccan, atheist? What is your choice of religion and Why? I am a baptist and was born into it. I have tried other things, and find that I don't agree with their teachings or don't like the...

athiest

baptist

religion

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Tips for being a good stepmom

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 6 Feb 07

I am sure that there are a lot of us out there who struggle to be a good stepmother. And we all have different styles and ways of accomplishing this. There are many different things that a stepmom does, so lets take a minute to...

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2 people

The one person you just can't stand at work!

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 5 Feb 07

I work with nothing but girls. Most of them are younger than me, a few my own age, and few that are a couple years older than me. In particular there is one girl I just can't stand. She thinks she is better than everyone else, and...

life

work

Don't get mad, get even!

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 5 Feb 07

Ok, you know the saying, "don't get mad, get even," and I know not everyone wants to admit to ever seeking revenge, but honestly, how many of you have started a rumor, slashed tires, torn something up, or done something else to...

anger

jealousy

revenge

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Does your first love ever fade away?

fieryeyedwriter @fieryeyedwriter (614) • United States 5 Feb 07

Over the years, many people have asked me if I thought that your first love ever really fades away. My answer has always been "no." I believe that the first time you are able to feel this emotion with someone it sticks in your...

first love

love

memories

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