Terrie Leigh Relf
Terrie Leigh Relf, M.A., is a writing coach, educator, editor, columnist, fiction writer, and poet, living in Ocean Beach, located in San Diego, CA. Relf teaches at Woodbury University of Architecture, located in Barrio Logan, and is on staff at Sam's Dot Publishing, where she is the lead editor for Hungur Magazine and The Drabbler. She also serves on the special projects committee as a copy editor. Affiliations include the Science Fiction Poetry Association as well as the Horror Writers Association.
She is available for coaching, editing, and content provision, and can be reached at tlrelf@cox.net.
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She is available for coaching, editing, and content provision, and can be reached at tlrelf@cox.net.
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Bachelors in Psychology/Masters in Rhetoric & WritingInterests
horror, science and speculative fiction, rhetoric, visual arts, social commentary, humor, personal growth, education, study skills, writing and research, creative writing, critical thinking, sustainability issuesMotto
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Searching for College GrantsThis article highlights several sites that serve as portals for college grants and scholarships.
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Classroom Slang - and BeyondThis short piece explores some recently-heard slang terms, complete with usage guide.
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Happy Hour at the Blue Parrot Bar & GrillThe Blue Parrot has one of the best Happy Hours in Ocean Beach--complete with special activities like crab racing! -
A Review of Rayn Roberts' Of One and Many WorldsThis is a review of a poetry collection by a well-known poet who has toured and performed extensively. -
Q&A Versus Dialogue Style InterviewsThis is an opinion piece that explores a few differences between the traditional Q&A academic interview as opposed to engaging in dialogue.
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The Cheesecake FactoryWhile the Cheesecake Factory has an expanded menu, generous portions, cocktails and beer and wine, its desert menu still "takes the cake"!
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Nati's Mexican Restaurant in Ocean Beach, CaliforniaNati's Mexican Restaurant just celebrated its 50th anniversary and has been voted one of the best restaurants on the peninsula for two years in a row.
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In Search of the Best Chile Relleno in Ocean Beach, CaliforniaIf your favorite comfort food is Chile Rellenos, then look no further than Bravo's in Ocean Beach, California. -
Revisiting "Under God" in the Pledge of AllegianceThis piece was originally published in a 2002 "Mistress of Rhetoric" column in The Espresso newspaper. It provides the opinions of an advanced writing class on the topic of the phrase, "under God", in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Gordon Biersch Restaurant in San Diego, CaliforniaIf you're looking for a new place to go out on a Friday night in San Diego, Gordon Biersch has a multi-cultural and diverse appetizer, lunch, and dinner menu, fine excellent micro brews, and live music.
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Decision-Making 101This article explores time-management, critical thinking, and decision-making in a somewhat humorous style.
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How to Write a PantoumThis column originally appeared in Mindfire Renewed, a literary arts journal, and subsequently appeared in my book, available from Sam's Dot Publishing, Poet's Workshop--and Beyond.
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How to Make a Decadent Chocolate a L'orange SauceIf you love chocolate, then this sauce will show your friends and family what a true connoisseur you are!
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How to Write a Found Poem -Looking for inspiration? Poems are just waiting to happen all around you. . .
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Welcome to the Jungle - Haven for WritersWhen looking for a great place to write, check out Jungle Java in Ocean Beach, California!
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How to Write Zips and Zip RengaysThis article discusses an experimental poetry form created by John Carley (UK), called the zip. It's an English language correlative to haiku and senryu.
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The Secret of Getting PublishedThis previously published article appears in my "handbook", POET'S WORKSHOP AND BEYOND, and provides both exercises and ideas to maximize getting published.
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A Cursory Look at Synecdoche, Metonomy, Euphemism and AcronymThis is a brief conversational introduction to rhetorical analysis and "code" dropping.
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Traveling from San Diego to Burbank? Well, at Least There's Amtrak. .This is a humorous anecdotal piece about traveling via AMTRAK from San Diego to Burbank for the 2009 Horror Con, which holds the Bram Stoker Awards.
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The Small Press: Not Just a TrendThis is a speculative creative non-fiction piece on the future of the small press as well as global literacy written in the present tense on June 3, 2009, to answer the Contest Call.
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Some Thoughts as to Whether or Not Sim-Subbing is a Good IdeaDo you know what simsubbing is? Curious? Then read on! This article is an updated version of a piece that originally appeared at writeronline.com, and is in The Poet's Workshop--and Beyond (available at: http://www.samsdotpublishing.com).
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Student Slang, Writerspeak and Culinary TermsThis follow-up piece to "Lessons in Student Slang", expands to include terms online writers serendipitously create,as well as provides a brief analysis of "foodie", or epicurean, terminology.
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Reality TV: More Thoughts on the "Dumbing Down" of AmericaThis is an op-ed piece about reality TV shows that also touches on movies.
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A Retrospective: Some Thoughts on Political AdvisorsThis op-ed piece explores mediated commentary on political advisors. SInce the "text bites" harken back to 2004, it is a bit of a retrospective.
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A Review of Richard L. Thompson's Maya: The World as Virtual RealityThis is a review of Richard L. Thompson's book which examines science and metaphysics.
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Public Versus Private EducationThis is a short speculative opinion piece about the outsourcing of education and other related concerns. It poses many questions intended to encourage people to consider these issues.
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When the 4th of July is Also Your Child's BirthdayA short light "essay" on celebrating 4th of July Birthdays - and Birthdays in general. Also contains commentary on planning for future Birthdays as well as career goals in politcs.
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Physical Education Programs in Schools in San DiegoThis is an op/ed piece on K-12 physical education programs in San Diego. Some district guidelines are discussed. There is also commentary on the lunch program, my own 4th grades daughter's experience, as well as my own as an obese child.
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Cell Phones, Cell Towers, and the Rhetoric of Public Notice in South Park, San DiegoThis piece is about proposed cell towers in South Park, and discusses some of the alleged hazards. It also discusses the nature of public notices in brief.
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The Enduring Tradition of Weasel WordsA somewhat historical and rhetorical study of weasal words, euphemisms, and other politicalspeak.
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Toward a Rhetoric of RetirementThis piece touches on the lingo of retirement, lifestyle planning, and some online resources. This piece also touches on issues pertinent to San Diego, the teaching profession, and writers.
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Student Papers for SaleThis is part one (although it can stand alone) of my other article on Plagiarism. It discusses several incides of offers for papers at Craigslist, and the responses to this issue from one of my advanced college level English classes.
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There are "Eyes" in "Plagiarize"This article discusses the issue of community college level plagiarization of English papers from a teacher's, several student's, and the community college institution itself. It also contains several examples of clear plagiarism.
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Playground Games Part 1This article as a discussion of the social impact of adult issues on elementary school children. The primary focus is on jumping and hand-clapping games, which are accompanied by "updated" nursery rhymes which are adult in scope.
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Poet's Workshop: Defining Speculative Poetry?This column discusses speculative poetry and provides samples from several well-known science and speculative fiction poets who are members of the Science Fiction Poetry Association.
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A Classroom Lesson in Student SlangThis column is about how language affects how we view - and create - our world. While its main focus is on student slang, there are also some fictional world building examples.
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Toward a Definition of the Privatization of EducationThis column discusses the current trend toward privatization of K-12 - and above - "public" educational institutions. It also discusses privatization in business and compares views on the "end" results of quality - or the lack thereof.