ADSpencer
AD Spencer is a working writer living in Alabama. Her speculative short fiction is due to appear in anthologies by Pill Hill Press, Horror Bound Magazine, Whortleberry Press, The Library of the Living Dead Press, as well as Hungur Magazine and Poe Little Thing. .
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I have a major in English and minors in Professional Writing and Art.
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Fitness DVD Review: the Bollywood Dance WorkoutProduct review of the workout DVD The Bollywood Dance Workout with Hemalayaa. This energetic workout is inspired by the joyful Indian dance of Bollywood. Lose weight, get healthy, and smile with Hemalayaa. -
Children's Christmas Poem: "Mouse Beneath the Christmas Tree"Christmas poem written for a younger audience. The tale of one Christmas mouse's adventure climbing the evergreen tree. -
Christmas Haiku: Christmas Tree ToppersChristmas poem. What Christmas tree topper is the best? -
Christmas Haiku: the EvergreenChristmas poem about God's gifts and promises in the winter season. -
Thanksgiving Day Haiku: The BuffetThanksgiving poem about the act of standing in a food line at a family gathering. -
Black Friday Ads Online: Top Websites for Viewing AdsWant to find the top deals for Black Friday? These sites provide full ads as well as coupons and promotional codes for your favorite stores and online stores.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Haiku: Southern Turkey HuntThankgiving haiku describing the returning hunters. -
Christmas Gifts for the Robert Pattinson Obsessed TeenKnow a teenage girl who adores Robert Pattinson? Are you Robessed? Here is a list of must-have Robert Pattinson and Twilight inspired gifts on the web. -
Quick Character Analysis: Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess"A brief analysis of Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess," as well as links to the poem and to study guides. -
Brief Character Analysis and Links to Study Guides: Robert Browning's Poem "The Bishop Orders His Tomb at Saint Praxed's Church"A brief character analysis of the Bishop in Robert Browning's "The Bishop Orders His Tomb at Saint Praxed's Church." As well as links to the poem and links to study notes.
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How to Make a Venetian Style Paper Mache Mask for HalloweenIf you're dressing up for Halloween, a play, or a party, the right mask can help make your costume unforgettable. A Venetian style paper mache mask is a beautiful accessory for a Halloween masquerade. -
Fall Nature Photography and Autumn Quotes: Early October in AlabamaClose-up images of nature in North Alabama, accompanied by quotes about Fall. -
Mushrooms After the Rain: Photos and QuotesA few pictures of mushrooms around my home in North Alabama, as well as a selection of quotes. -
Harry Potter Fanfiction: Top Ten Websites for Reading and Writing Harry Potter FanfictionHarry Potter is a household name, so it's no surprise that the Harry Potter universe is a big influence on the world of fanfiction. Here are ten sites where you can find Harry Potter fanfiction. -
"Mirabai": a Haiku and a Brief History of the Hindu Bhakti Poet Lover of Lord KrishnaA Haiku about Mirabai as well as a brief overview of the Hindu poet discussing her love of Lord Krishna. -
Ghost Orb, a HaikuA Haiku poem about a ghostly orb of light seen from a window. -
Fiction Writing: Using Music to Fight Writer's BlockMusic inspires creativity and emotion, two essential elements of good fiction writing. Let music be your inspiration as you write your short story or novel! Here are a few tips on how to use music to help fight Writer's Block. -
Preparing for NaNoWriMo: Getting to Know Your Characters Before November 1stOne fantastic way for writers to prepare themselves for novel writing during NaNoWriMo is by getting to know their fictional characters before the event begins.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Tip: How to Keep Kids Busy While You're CookingWhether you're hosting the Thanksgiving dinner or simply arriving as one of the guests, there are several things you can do to make sure that the children stay safely entertained while the adults are preparing food.
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Fiction Writing: Three Ways to Use the Colors of the Seasons to Describe SettingHow to use color to describe setting and set mood in fiction.
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"Handing Out Candy": Halloween HaikuA Halloween Haiku. What do you see when you answer the door on Halloween night?
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Christmas Stocking Stuffers for College StudentsWhile the techie gifts given to teens and young adults can be a burden on the wallet, there are still a few smaller items that you can buy your college student without destroying your well planned Christmas budget.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Tip: StoringThanksgiving LeftoversFitting leftovers into a stuffed refrigerator can be a hassle. Here are a few tips on storing Thanksgiving dinner leftovers.
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Ten Things Not to Forget on ThanksgivingBetween planning a menu and making arrangements for a family dinner, your Thanksgiving schedule is definitely packed. Here's a list of ten things to keep in mind as you prepare for a Thanksgiving dinner.
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Pet Costumes: Top Five Villain Cat and Dog CostumesLet your cat or dog be the trick to your treat on October 31st! This Halloween, dress your pet in one of these five villainous pet costumes.
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Pet Costumes: Top Five Superhero Dog Costumes for HalloweenThis Halloween choose a pet costume that suits your heroic dog perfectly! Try one of these great superhero dog Halloween costumes.
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"A Goblin's Delight": A Halloween PoemA Halloween poem. Old witches, they whisper into the night as they hand out their sweets to devils and angels begging for treats.
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Crafty Christmas Finds at Thrift StoresWhether you're putting together baskets of goodies for your friends and family or decorating the house, thrift stores offer a number of Christmas finds for craftier shoppers.
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Halloween Treats in Less Than Ten MinutesWhether you're planning a small party or wanting to make your kids a Halloween snack in a hurry, there are plenty of quick Halloween treats that you can prepare in less than ten minutes.
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Free Fun in October: Enjoy a Weekend at the Alabama State Renaissance FaireThe fourth weekend in October, there's only one place to be in Florence, Alabama: the Alabama State Renaissance Faire.
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Five Free Ways to View Art in Florence, AlabamaEnjoy art? Want to buy from local artists? These are the top five free events and locations hosting local art in the Florence and Muscle Shoals areas.
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Preparing Mexican Food the Healthy Way: Tacos and NachosMexican food is rarely regarded as healthy, mostly due to the amount of cheese and grease used into preparing a number of dishes. With substitution, a number of your favorite dishes, like tacos and nachos, can be enjoyed.
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How to Prepare Mexican Food the Healthy Way: Chili Rellenos and Stuffed JalapenosWant to enjoy your favorite Mexican stuffed pepper recipes without all the guilt? Try making these substitutions and changes to your recipe.
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"Cross": A Family PoemMy great grandmother gave me a cross when I was a child. I thought it was important. I was wrong. She was important.
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Ghosts and Campus Hauntings: The University of North Alabama in Florence, AlabamaAlmost every university campus is home to at least one urban legend or supposedly haunted building. In Florence, Alabama, the local university has not avoided this fate.
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As Fast as Sin, a Poem of the SouthA Southern poem based on a true family story set during the Prohibition Era. Uncle Buddy sure could run, run as fast as sin, as fast as those lawmen.
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Tim Burton Inspired Couples' CostumesTim Burton's fun characters inspire endless costuming at Halloween and at conventions. Here are four great couple costume options based on his movies.
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Health Benefits of Jalapeno Peppers: from Weight Loss to Headache ReliefLike chili peppers? Peppers aren't just for pep. They're loaded with nutrition and offer several health benefits.
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Decoupage Project: Masquerade Mask for HalloweenWow your friends this Halloween by adding color to a cheap plastic mask with a scrapbook paper decoupage.
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Top Five Tim Burton Movies to Watch on HalloweenTim Burton's movies are often darkly funny tales of horror. What better choice for a Halloween movie marathon?
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How to Add Jalapenos to Your Favorite DishesDiced jalapenos are a great way to add a little something to many basic cold and warm served foods.
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Lambert's Cafe III in Foley, Alabama: Home of Thrown Rolls and Great SidesLambert's is known as "the home of the thrown roll" and is also famous for their all you care to eat side dishes that come with their moderately priced meals. Overall, my experience at Lambert's was a good one.
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Trowbridge's Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop in Florence, Alabama: ReviewWith its orange pineapple ice cream and delightfully retro sandwiches like olive and egg, Trowbridge's is a great stop for tourists, families, and local college students.
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Priester's Pecans: Charming, Tasty, but OverpricedA small, home-made candy shop developed out of a gas station in 1935, Priester's Pecans remains an excellent stop for pecan and candy lovers in Alabama and Georgia.
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Papa Rocco's of Gulf Shores, Alabama: Greet the Night Life With PizzaPapa Rocco's is a bar first, a pizza joint second, but it's still a lot of fun, even if you're not throwing back drinks. Visit and enjoy their famed raw oysters as well as local entertainment.
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Killer Clown Books to Read on HalloweenScared of clowns? You should be! Add these horror tales to your reading list this Halloween.
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Recent Bestsellers for Pet Lovers: From Dean Koontz's Trixie to a 9-11 CatCheck out these recent bestsellers about the impact of cats and dogs on the lives of their owners and what we can learn from our furry friends.
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Where to Buy Fake Fangs This HalloweenVampires, werewolves, and other monsters with a taste for flesh and blood will need terrific fake teeth this Halloween. Here's where to buy, what to pay, and what to expect from your fangs!
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Gulf Island Grill of Gulf Shores, Alabama: Good Food at OK PricesA review of Gulf Island Grill. The Grill provides a fun, clean experience for those in need of good seafood on breezy summer nights.
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Gulf Shores' Sea-n-Suds: Eat on the BeachFamily friendly and built on the beach, Sea-n-Suds is a great place for the Gulf Shores vacationer to eat and enjoy the view.
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Shoney's of Greenville, Alabama: a Restaurant Review Lacking MeatShoney's of Greenville has protein available, but it certainly wasn't found on the lunch buffet when I visited on Labor Day.
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Home AgainMom reached down into the shadow's, pulling the corpse's head up into the moonlight. She smiled chidingly at its missing cheek, clicking her tongue at the sight of the facial muscles and molars beneath.
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The Blessing Box by Maria Morrison: Poetic Descriptions of Lost PhotosThe Blessing Box is a short collection of poetry that will capture your heart and take you on a journey through a woman's past in four dynamic parts.
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October's Monsters, a Halloween PoemPainted orange on black announces the arrival of Death's holiday.
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Young Adult Fantasy Heroines Worth Reading About: From Ella Enchanted to CoralineA list of young adult fantasy books and series with powerful heroines. All of them are worth the read and great choices for young girls, young boys, and the young at heart.
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New Buffy the Vampire Slayer Movie in Works: No Joss Whedon or the Scooby GangThe mind behind the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie has decided that the time is right to revamp the Buffy canon. Maybe it was the new Star Trek's re-casted sucess, though all signs seem to be pointing at a little money-maker called Twilight.
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90s Vampire Movies Worth Watching Again: Slayers, Hunters, and Dracula, Oh My!A large majority of young fang fans didn't begin their obsession with the undead until the Twilight craze. There are plenty of films they missed between 1990-2000 worth watching again and again.
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Native Guard by Natasha Tretheway: Personal History Vs. Recorded HistoryNative Guard: Poetry is Natasha Trethewey's third book of poetry and the work that earned her a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. Her poetry balances the memory of her own life with the history of the South.
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Vampire TV Series to Quench the Thirst of Twilight and True Blood FansAs True Blood wraps up its season, fang fans have a break until the next Twilight movie or vampire TV series begins. Here are a few series from the past that might sate your need for brooding blood suckers in the coming months.
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The Hobbit News: The Wizard Knows Who Bilbo IsRumors said Bilbo Baggins was to be played by Daniel Radcliffe, David Tennant, or James McAvoy. With Harry Potter and Dr. Who out of the picture, could it be the Atonement star? Gandalf knows. He just isn't telling.
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An Analysis of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Does True Love Exist?In studying the couples in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, one must question whether true love actually exists in the Shakespeare's comedy.
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Drink Sweet Chrysanthemum Tea to Cool Down the Body and Clear CongestionChrysanthemum Tea is an herbal drink that can treat sunstroke, reduce fever, clear the sinuses, and aid against skin blemishes. It's also caffeine free and delicious!
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Lower Cholesterol: The Health Benefits of Pu-erh TeaFor hundreds of years, Pu-erh tea has been drunk with meals to aid in digestion, but recent studies have found that Pu-erh can help lower bad cholesterol better than green, black, and oolong tea.
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Review of a Short Story Collection, For the Relief of Unbearable Urges by Nathan EnglanderA quick review of Nathan Englander's short story collection. All connected to Judaism, his stories still have tremendous range but are tied together by a subtle writing style.
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Writing Tip: Use a Bad Situation to Create a Descriptive SceneOut of writing steam? Perhaps the key to your next writing spill is as close as your last meaty rant about the driver who took your parking space.
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FictionPress.Com Can Be an Amateur Writer's Best FriendFictionPress.com is a huge site where writers can post their fiction and poetry for a wide audience. While it has its problems, the pros far outweigh the cons.
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Cheap Flowers for the DeadA vampire watches an ordinary girl's life pass. He observes her highs and her lows, and how age makes her a child once more. Short story.
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Lake Guntersville, Alabama: A Great Place to Stop and Take in Nature's BeautyIn early August, as I was driving along the high hills beside Lake Guntersville, I spotted several beautiful locations for photo opportunities. If you're passing by Guntersville and want a photo opt, check out the pull-off areas along the interstate.
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Harry Potter and Jungian ArchetypePsychologist Carl Jung's theory of archetypes applied to characters from the Harry Potter series, including Harry, Voldemort, Dumbledore, and Snape.
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Chaucer and Love: the Role of Heterosexual Relationships in Verifying MasculinityIn Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde, The Canterbury Tales, and The Parliament of Fowls, the heterosexual relationship is necessary in establishing masculinity.
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Summer Preparation for a Crafty ChristmasThough Christmas is in the distant future, it's not too early to start gathering craft materials for projects that might take a long time to complete. Here are a few items you might want to store away for the holidays.
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DIY Poetry TherapyPoetry is an active method of therapy but there is no reason to spend hundreds in an office when you can put pen to paper in the privacy of your own home.
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Christmas Gifts to Buy During the SummerWhile it's still warm outside, it's time to take advantage of the summer and back-to-school sales. It's also time to collect those special gifts that won't stick around until Christmas.
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Choosing a Journal that Makes Writing EasyWhen picking out a new journal or diary, there are three things you need to ask yourself.
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How to Start a Gift Closet for Storing Extra GiftsHow to start a Gift Closet, what to store away, and where to store it. With a Gift Closet, you'll never be caught without a gift to give for any occasion.
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Can Writing Fanfiction Improve Your Writing Skills?Most of today's fanfiction is written by teens and tweens, but can the amateur writer learn anything from this type of pleasure writing? I argue that fanfiction writers can and will learn valuable skills, if they're willing to do the work.
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80s Vampire Movies for Teen Fans of Twilight & True BloodThe vampire craze is back, especially amongst teens. Here are a few choice flicks from the 1980s that might tickle their fang-fancy.
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For Back-to-School Items, Shop the Local Flea MarketBefore you tackle long lines at the department store and mall, find out what student accessories are available at the flea market this Back-to-School Season.
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Wall Symbolism in Margaret Cavendish's The Convent of PleasureMargaret Cavendish's The Convent of Pleasure uses the symbolic wall to explore the will of Nature as well as the grander themes of unity through separation and even unconscious personal defeat through matrimony.
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Turning Dyslexic Children into Avid ReadersIf you have a dyslexic child, then you know that reading comprehension can be are hard subject to tackle. Here are a few tips for getting a frustrated reader to actually enjoy the written word.
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Chocolate: A Solution to End of the School Semester Stress?During the stressful final weeks of the college semester, it might be a good idea to have a small quantity of chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, on hand. Here's why.
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A Character Analysis from Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. EliotIn Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot, the title character laments his life and his social standing. An analysis of Prufrock reveals the character's obsession with his old age and with his lack of a legacy to leave behind.
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PeriodicalsObservations in the dusty, rainbow-folder land of the hard-copy periodical section of the library.