Melissa Voelker
Melissa has been writing for the internet and print magazines for over five years. She began with comic book reviews and eventually began doing feature articles and columns about her experiences as a fangirl of science fiction, fantasy, anime, and horror. Now she spends her time writing reviews of horror novels and movies as well as anime, webseries, and graphic novels. She is also an advocate for eating disorder education and recovery assistance, as a person who has personally struggled with disordered eating during her lifetime.
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The Pros and Cons of Doing a Veterinary Technician Program OnlineGoing back to school using an online program may save you time and money, but will you really be getting the best education if you don't go to a physical school?
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Tips for Picking an Online Veterinary Technician ProgramOnce you make the decision to become a veterinary technician you will have to seek out proper schooling so you can get a degree and eventually a certification or license to practice.
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My Nerve-Wracking and Completely Terrifying Career ChangeChanging jobs can be difficult, especially when you are building a new one from the ground up.
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Four Places to Find and Buy Used MangaThere are many different types of physical and online stores where you can find used manga (Japanese comics), if you just know where to look for them.
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Tips for Collecting 'Sailor Moon' Items"Sailor Moon" was one of the most popular anime of all time and collecting items related to the show and manga can be exciting but also frustrating if you don't know how to go about it.
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The Pros and Cons of Keeping Old Forms of MediaJust because those video and cassette tapes seem obsolete doesn't necessarily mean you should throw them away.
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Four Money-Saving Tips when Going to an Anime ConventionGoing to an anime convention can be extremely expensive, but if you follow a few easy tips it can help you save money overall.
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Tips for Surviving Your First Anime ConventionGoing to an anime convention for the first time can be overwhelming. But if you remember a few basic tips, it should make the experience a lot more enjoyable.
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First Person: Renting Gives Me the Freedom to Pack Up and GoBy renting instead of owning a house I don't feel tied down to one location, city, or state.
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WinterA sense of loss mimics the coldest time of year.
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The Best Used Bookstores in Spokane, WAThe stores where you can find the best selections of used books as well as great service.
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The Best Places to Check Out NFL Games in Spokane, WAThe three best sports bars where you can watch NFL games in Spokane.
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Traditional Bonfire Party Games in the United States and UKThere are a variety of seasonal and anytime activities participants of a bonfire party can play and enjoy.
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Eating-out Healthy in Houston, TXYou can eat out in Houston without having to give up your organic or vegetarian/vegan diet. There are several restaurants in the city that offer menus with these options.
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Have Some Hazy, Crazy Days with These 10 Films for Summer!Don't waste your time this summer on long epics or serious dramas. Instead check out these ten silly comedies and campy horror films based around family road trips, summer camp, and hanging out with the family.
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Despair of ViolaA poem inspired by Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night."
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Flipping for the Motorola BackflipAn experience using the Motorola Backflip smartphone.
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Toby Stephens Gives Us a Playful, Almost Humorous Mr. RochesterThe 2006 version of "Jane Eyre" is a Bronte adaptation with a little less of the gothic horror and a little more of the light-hearted romance.
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Local Family Restaurants in Spokane, WAFamily friendly restaurants in the Spokane and surrounding areas.
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The Best Sushi in Spokane, WAYou can find great sushi in the city of Spokane if you just know the right places to look.
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The Facts About Cervical CancerThe basic facts about the different types of cervical cancer and why women should be aware of them.
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Thai-Yoga Massage: The Lasting ArtThe Thai-Yoga Massage combines the movement and stretching of yoga with the muscle relaxing techniques of a massage.
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A Profile of Visionary Filmmaker Kenneth AngerThis is a brief biography discussing the life and work of Kenneth Anger.
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Love is Cold-BloodedThe true story of my first meeting with my Ball Python and how she opened up my life to the possibility of love.
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Bring Home a New Friend in Spokane During Adopt-A-Cat Month!June is Adopt-a-Cat month and the perfect time to visit an animal shelter in Spokane to find a new furry friend.
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Local Spokane, WA Events for National Poetry MonthThere are lots of fun things to do this year for National Poetry Month in the Spokane area. -
Classic 80's Movie Review - "She's Having a Baby"One of the best John Hughes films to come out of the 80s (at least in this humble writer's opinion) is "She's Having a Baby," a romantic comedy starring Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern.
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Things to Do in Spokane, WA on St. Patrick's DayActivities to do St. Patrick's Day for both adults and families with children. -
10 Things to Do for Valentine's Day in Spokane, WAIf you live or are visiting the Spokane, WA area this Valentine's Day, there are plenty of things you can find to do in order to celebrate the special day in style!
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Anti-Valentine's Day: Five Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day if you are SingleJust because you are single at Valentine's Day doesn't mean you have to sit home and mope. You can find ways to make the day just as special and fun, by celebrating Anti-Valentine's Day!
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Beautiful BonesThis is a love poem based on a newstory from a few years ago about a pair of skeletons that were found buried together in a lover's embrace.