Lisa Mason
Lisa's a Community Guide at Y!CN and has been writing professionally since 1998 with a specialty in Internet content. A youth coach with a passion for a variety of sports, her work has been published on Yahoo! Sports since October 2010. Topics include basketball, golf, soccer, football, fantasy football, skateboarding and more.
A track athlete and basketball player in school, she now coaches youth soccer, basketball and softball and enjoys golf, running, rock climbing and other sports as well as takes a vested interest in health and nutrition for athletes of all ages and experience levels.
Lisa officially began her writing career at the age of 16 after writing for school and local newspapers as well as trade and regional publications. She is the author of three writing books, multiple video game guides, three poetry anthologies and a how-to poetry book.
Other passions in writing include video games/technology, eco-friendly/green living, parenting and child care, health and beauty and more.
She has published hundreds of articles on writing and runs www.mywritingtips.com to provide free writing tips.
Previously from San Diego, CA, she now writes from the Austin, TX area.
On Twitter as @writerlisamason -- Over 30,000 followers and no automation.
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A track athlete and basketball player in school, she now coaches youth soccer, basketball and softball and enjoys golf, running, rock climbing and other sports as well as takes a vested interest in health and nutrition for athletes of all ages and experience levels.
Lisa officially began her writing career at the age of 16 after writing for school and local newspapers as well as trade and regional publications. She is the author of three writing books, multiple video game guides, three poetry anthologies and a how-to poetry book.
Other passions in writing include video games/technology, eco-friendly/green living, parenting and child care, health and beauty and more.
She has published hundreds of articles on writing and runs www.mywritingtips.com to provide free writing tips.
Previously from San Diego, CA, she now writes from the Austin, TX area.
On Twitter as @writerlisamason -- Over 30,000 followers and no automation.
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4 Facts About Dust that Will Disgust YouDust. It's one of life's little annoyances, or is it more than just a mere nuisance?
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Hot Wedding Dress Trends to Choose FromIf you have an upcoming wedding, you now have many exciting options to choose from when picking out wedding gowns. The trends for this season include three dimensional designs that'll truly make your wedding day seem like a fairy tale. -
Electronic Arts Verses Biggest MMO CompetitorBioWare's "Star Wars: The Old Republic" MMO is set to be a fierce competitor for MMO giant, World of Warcraft. Will they live up to their expectations?
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Making Friends in an MMORPGFor some gamers, an MMORPG is more than just a game. Friendships that are made in the game can last a lifetime. In some cases, people even fall in love and get married.
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How to Do a Home Energy AuditA routine home energy audit will help you see locations of potential energy loss or excessive use and develop a plan to correct problems and start saving today. -
Streetview Zombie Apocalypse: Kill Zombies in Your NeighborhoodThis neat little game uses the Google Maps "streetview" functionality to create a character for you. It will then create zombie characters in your surrounding neighborhood which will come towards your marker on the map.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in ChildrenObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that causes excessive worry. It can disrupt a child's life when not managed properly.
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How to Deal with an Angry Pre-Teen GirlThe teen and pre-teen years are tough for any child but can be especially tough on young girls today. If you have an angry pre-teen girl, these tips can help you work through it. -
Gaming Culture: "World of Warcraft"Six years of playing "World of Warcraft" and the game has changed but I still stay to play. The culture is unlike that of any other game I have played and it really is all that the players make of it. -
How Clear is the Air You Breathe when Indoors?When the topic of pollution comes up, many people first think about outdoor air quality but what about the air you breathe inside your home, office, and other facilities where you spend your time each day.
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Green Living is a Lifestyle ChoiceWhen making the decision to go green, it's important to know that green living is a lifestyle choice. This is a decision you make to change for the rest of your life.
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10 Must-Have Items for an Eco-Friendly KitchenWhen you want to live more eco-friendly, the kitchen is an important area to upgrade. There are many places in your kitchen where you can make changes to allow for a greener lifestyle.
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Rihanna Doesn't Want to Hurt Brown's CareerSinger Rihanna has told Rolling Stone magazine she agreed a judge could ease a stay away order against her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. This is one Hollywood double-standard that could prove very dangerous. -
Health Risks of Too Much Home DustAccording to a study provided by NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences), home dust can produce chemicals called endotoxins.
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Fake a Clean HouseEven the best housekeepers can be caught off guard once in awhile and find it necessary to fake a clean house. Here's how.
