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MaloneEditorial.com: What Makes a Book Unique?

By Susan Mary Malone · 13 years ago

We universally hear fiction editors say: "I want something fresh; something unique; something different." Now, on the surface, that seems simple enough. Even though what Aristotle said a while back still holds true today: "There ...

BostonBrick.com: New Years Chimney Fires

By Jo Lauricella · 13 years ago

New Years weekend ended with 4 chimney fires in 2 days in a beach community south of Los Angeles. Not the best way to bring in 2011! Only a complete fire investigation can determine the ...

AlBrooks.com: The Best Seats in the House

By Jeff Brooks · 13 years ago

Attending a live theater performance, sporting event or concert can be a uniquely entertaining and memorable experience. Tickets to a show or game should always be purchased as early as possible to ensure good seating. ...

MaloneEditorial.com: The Beauty of Small Publishers

By Susan Mary Malone · 13 years ago

A deceiving question, on the outside. Writers have dreams of being published by Random House, or Simon & Schuster, or any of the big conglomerates in NY, under whose umbrella myriad imprints abound. But going ...

SpecialCareNursing.com: The Benefits of Physical Exercise for Seniors

By Cindy Dixon · 13 years ago

Many seniors lead sedentary lifestyles because they are afraid of accidents or worsening an existing medical condition. Lack of physical activity can actually lesson a person’s ability to function in life, particularly as we get ...

CaliforniaDanceArts: Discipline-Its not a bad word

By Erin Holt · 13 years ago

Ms. Sarah Spina is a professional ballet dancer with numerous credits to her name who, during her career, performed the demanding role of the Princess in California Contemporary Ballet’s annual Snow Queen ballet. Now the ...

AlBrooks.com: Southern California and the NFL

By Jeff Brooks · 13 years ago

If you are a football fan and living in Southern California, let’s just say that times have been better. Not too many years ago, Los Angeles had two teams, the L.A. Raiders and the L.A. ...

MaloneEditorial.com: Structure and the Novel: 4 Steps to a Bang-Up Opening Line

By Susan Mary Malon · 13 years ago

So okay, we talked in overview about structure and the novel in a previous post, so now let’s dive in. And where to begin but at the beginning - of your novel. This sounds easy ...

JulianConstruction.com: The Importance of Earthquake Retrofitting

By Shawn Kyles · 13 years ago

In southern California it is vital to consider the dangers of earthquakes. In order to prevent or minimize damage to a home during an earthquake, and prevent the possibility of the need for foundation replacement, ...

BostonBrick.com: Carbon Monoxide - The Facts

By Dave Laverdiere · 14 years ago

This is the time of year when the weather cools down and we begin to use our furnaces and fireplaces. We are all concerned about the health and safety of our families. Don’t let carbon ...