April Delphinium
I'm a former physics lab teacher, writer, wife, and homeschooling (online public school learning coach) mother of four. My honors thesis was about studying the denaturation of protein using laser analysis, and I also had the honor of working at an eleutherobin synthesis organic chemistry lab for a year, working on a cancer cure. I have a writing gig with 501 Life Magazine, starting in August 2011. In my free time, I like to go bicycling with my family of six, study my Bible and find ways to save money. I'm writing my first novel, with the editing expertise of a good friend and local newspaper/freelance writer. I grew up in the vicinity of Seattle, WA and enjoy most things that remind me of home - tulips, coffee, Birkenstocks, salmon, backpacking...although I have learned to really appreciate Arkansas, with it's green hills, majestic cliffs and sincere people.
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Pride and Prejudice: The Epitome of RomancePride and Prejudice is one of the best romances ever written. This article discusses the virtues of Pride and Prejudice, as well as a very brief summary of the plot. -
Loquacious: A Villanelle"Loquacious: A Villanelle" is a poem written about a couple who wants to be left alone and meets a neighbor who cannot stay quiet. It is written to be fun and is not about any real life incident. -
Charter Schools: The Best of Both WorldsThis article describes the benefits of attending an online public charter school, Arkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), and why it fits my family so well. -
The Coolest Vacation EverThis is a story about my favorite vacation to British Columbia when I was seventeen. My word count was limited, but you should get the idea - Bella Coola was a great destination! Where else can you practice German, hike glaciers and see wild bears? -
Scholarships for Nontraditional StudentsFinding scholarship money for nontraditional students can be easy.
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Raise a Scholarship Winner!In Part 1, My Whole Family Got Full Ride Scholarships, I described how my brother, sister and I all got fully paid (tuition, room and board) four year college scholarships. In this article, I describe how you can raise a scholarship winner!
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My Whole Family Got Full Ride ScholarshipsI describe the story of how my siblings and I grew up to get fully paid (tuition, room and board) scholarships to government sponsored colleges. -
Writing Novel DialogueCreating effective, engaging fictional dialogue can be daunting even for experienced writers. Here are some great tips that I have learned while writing my first novel this year.
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Backyard HaikuA summertime Haiku about my backyard. -
Cheesy SestinaIn this silly sestina, An Ode to Cheese, the narrator discusses his great love for cheese at length.
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The Ranch Ride Supports Soaring Wings Ranch in ArkansasChildren's home Soaring Wings Ranch is running out of room for children in need. Could a bike riding event be their solution? -
Encouraging Bible Verses for Job Seekers and GraduatesThese bible verses will encourage your Christian graduate or job seeker during their job search, giving them hope through adversity. -
5 Biblical Principles for a Strong MarriagePrinciples from the Bible have helped my husband and I have a happy marriage for eleven years now, and they can help you too! Love, respect, sex, forgiveness and self-sacrifice are all essential for a strong marriage.
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WorthyFather's Day is a great day to remember what a great dad I have. My father especially likes rhyming, sentimental poems - this one's for you, Dad!
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Romance on Rattlesnake MountainThis short story Western Romance is about a young man who goes to Oregon in search of his mother, a mail order bride, and starts his own cattle ranch.