Jennifer M. Akers

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My portfolio highlights my experience as a freelance writer and book reviewer. The titles link to their respective publications.

My writing focuses on children, family, relationships, education and human interest. My Squidoo articles cover blended families, tweens and relationships.

I write book reviews for titles in fiction (literary, contemporary, mystery,suspense, and children's) and non-fiction (self-help, business, finance, home improvement, health, women's issues and family).

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          Articles          
 
My interview with Southern Gothic novelist, Joshilyn Jackson about writing and her work.
 
My interview with thriller novelist Chris Kuzneski about his work and newest novel, Sword of God. MyShelf.com's October Author of the Month.
 
Rounds of laughter follow the comedians' routines. After the show, audience members stand in line to take photos of the comedians, get autographs, and chat with the entertainers. But this is not an ordinary audience.
 
The "100 Friends Project" started with a boy's dream, literally. When Marc Gold was seven years old, he dreamt of standing on Mt. Everest and looking across India. A family in the village called to him. Gold had the same dream thirty-one years later.
 
How do you teach your children to be thankful in an age of instant gratification? Thanksgiving Day lends itself to promoting thankfulness.
 
"It seems that our children don't have easy opportunities to exercise in their neighborhoods; they don't run through yards or down the street or easily jump on a bike, as they used to. So this provides a vehicle and a 'project' for the children," said Kay Morris of Marathon Kids.
 
These powerful words coat the POW/MIA flag and remind us of the soldiers who remain prisoners of war or missing in action.
 
"Sharing the Love"
Valentine's Day is a special day that includes your true love, dinner, flowers, chocolate, candles, and kids. Wait a minute ... kids?
 
Have you ever heard of the National Flag Truck? Would you be surprised to hear that National Flag Truck transports six, 300-pound American flags across the United States for special events?

Chronic, Flu-like Pain? It May be Fibromyalgia

Influenza, normally called the "flu", affects five to twenty percent of the population. Of those, approximately 150,000 people develop serious complications. Common complaints with the flu include all over body aches, fatigue, muscle weakness, respiratory problems and pain. Now imagine having those symptoms on a daily basis. Three to six million Americans do not have to imagine.
 
 
"It's Time to Celebrate:
Clearwater Beach Dedicates its Long-Awaited Beach Walk" - Beach Scene, July 2008
 
"Battle of the Bars" - Beach Scene, July 2008

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How to Celebrate Mother's Day without Mom
 
 
Beyond Crazy Ties and Whitman's Samplers:
 
What Matters to You?
 
 
 
 

Book Reviews

           Book Reviews            
 
Fiction
 
 
Beware What You Wish - Faith V. Smith
 
Kensington's Soul - Faith V. Smith
Skate Crime by Alina Adams (cozy mystery)
 
Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter (cozy mystery)
 
Sword of God by Chris Kuzneski (suspense)
 
Coronado: Stories by Dennis Lehane (literary)
 
Between, Georgia by Joshilyn Jackson (contemporary)
 
Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii by Lee Goldberg (mystery)
 
The Mortician's Daughter by Elizabeth Bloom (mystery)
 
Cracked Pomegranate  by Fae Bidgoli (contemporary)
 
Not a Girl Detective by Susan Kandel (cozy mystery)
 
Kindness of Strangers by Katrina Kittle (suspense)
 
God Spy by Juan Gomez-Jurado (suspense)
 
 
 
Non-fiction
 
Tragedy in Tin Can Holler by Rozetta Mowery (Memoir)
 
Hot Issues: Cool Choices! by Sandra McLeod Humphrey (Children's)
 
The Complete Book of Aunts by Rupert Christiansen and Beth Brophy (Sociology)
 
The Key by Joe Vitale (self-help)
 
Rich Dad Advisors (audiobook set) by Blair Singer and Garrett Sutton, Esq. (business)
 
Queen Klutz by Marti Lawrence (humor)
 
Mystery Writing in a Nutshell by John and Andrew McAleer (writing reference)
 
The Making of a Nurse by Tilda Shalof (biography)
 
Book of Trouble (memoir)
 
Home Enlightenment (home improvement)
 
 
Apartment Therapy (home improvement)
 
Making a Good Brain Great (self-help/health)
 
 
 
Golden Girl (biography)
 
The Wal-mart Way (business)
 
Wealth Odyssey (finance)

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