Derek Edmisten
I am a native of Boone, NC, a tourist and college town in the mountains. Neslted in these isolated but comforting peaks I developed a love of reading and writing early on. I currently work as an elementary school librarian in Roxboro, NC, and live in the state's capital, Raleigh. Needless to say, my great passion in life is reading, but I also find the time to enjoy pets, movies, music, and shopping. I am working on my first fiction novel, a mystery/thriller with horror and religious elements. My goal is to self-publish my book and achieve my dream of being a "published writer."
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Goodbye to the Best Little Bookstore in the WorldThis article discuss the importance that the bookstore Waldenbooks has played in my life.
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PhobiasThis article discusses phobias, their causes, and how to treat them.
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The Importance of Star WarsThis article discusses the relevance of Star Wars in our popular culture.
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Living with a PekingeseThis article describes the experience of living with a Pekingese. -
Helping Your Teen Make Good Clothing ChoicesThis article discusses the importance of helping young people to make good choices when it comes to clothing.
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How to Use Science Fiction to Motivate Reluctant ReadersThis article discusses how teachers and parents can use the science fiction genre to motivate reluctant readers.
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Glimpses of the Ever-Changing SouthThis article discusses how the South is changing as the population grows and how new development reflects those changes.
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How Lady Gaga May Save the Music IndustryDescribes how Lady Gaga's approach to music may be just what the music indsutry needs to survive and to thrive in the digital age.
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How to Get Organized (and Stay that Way!)This article offers simple but effective tips on how to stay organized.
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Why Comic Books Still Rock My WorldThis article discusses the impact comic books can have on lifelong readers.
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Why Art Matters: Color My WorldThis article describes how art can ennrich and reflect our lives.
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Just Ella by Margaret Peterson HaddixJust Ella may look like a "girl" book on the surface, but its appeal blurs the line between the types of books that only boys or only girls will read.
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Howard Stern and American IdolHoward Stern's comments about his possible inclusion on "American Idol" show that he has either poor taste in comments or is out of touch with the average American.
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Card and Board Games: Checkers and UNO Alive and Well in Middle SchoolsIn this age of online entertainmnet that caters to young peoples' every whim, board and card games are a hit in my school library. -
Adam Lambert: Right Star, Wrong Decade?Adam Lambert, whose "For Your Entertainment" CD is full of hits, would have been a mega-seller in the Eighties.
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How Do You Say Goodbye to a Pet?Dealing with the loss of a pet.