Thanksgiving has to be my favorite holiday in the entire year. All that unlimited eating and drinking, with the family gathered together around the table, with none of the stress around buying gifts and wrapping presents that accompanies Christmas… I must say there’s nothing about Thanksgiving that I don’t love. Except perhaps the planning. What…
Read MoreThe Snow Princess
One of the fun things about writing fiction on HubPages is that the process can become deliciously interactive. In addition to getting feedback on your work, you may also get new ideas, suggestions, tips, and even challenges! The latter was the case when it came to the creation of The Snow Princess: A Short Story…
Read MoreThere’s Still Time to Submit a HubPatron of the Arts Contest Winner with Great Tips from stephhicks68
Because her Hubs are all-around masterpieces, you might not initially realize that stephhicks68‘s Hubs are filled with gorgeous, original photos, but they are! In addition to being an excellent writer and Hubber, stephhicks68 is a brilliant photographer, which is why we are so excited to have her on the poetry panel of the HubPatron of…
Read MoreThe Meaning Behind Tibetan Prayer Flags
Chances are you have seen Tibetan prayer flags before, but do you know where they came from and what they symbolize? These beautiful pieces of cloth are more than just decorations, and in a Hub titled History & Symbolism of Tibetan Prayer Flags, melbel explains more about their background and meaning. Melbel’s Hub is so…
Read MoreHelp HubPages by Fighting Internet Blacklist Legislation
If you have been hanging out online lately, you have probably noticed a considerable amount of buzz about Protect IP and SOPA, two bills currently in the Senate and House respectively that pose a considerable threat to HubPages and online publishing platforms in general, not to mention online security and free speech. Here is a…
Read MoreHow to Ace an Interview with a Journalist
HubPages is the perfect platform for everyday experts to share their expertise with a larger audience, so it should come as no surprise that many journalists turn to Hubbers for more information on subjects they’re researching. We often get emails from Hubbers asking for advice on how to handle journalist inquiries, so we thought it…
Read MoreAn Interview with Marye Audet: HubPages’ Photo Pro
Playing a pivotal role on the photography judging panel of this month’s HubPatron of the Arts contest is Marye Audet, an amazing photographer, phenomenal Hubber, and busy parent to boot! Marye took a moment from her busy shooting and writing schedule to share more about her photography background and offer helpful tips on submitting winning entries…
Read MoreSharon’s Gift
Today’s featured Fascinating Fiction story (Sharon’s Gift) is another piece by Hyphenbird. While earlier Hyphenbird stories we’ve shared (Pirate’s Gold and The Corpulent Vampire) have been humorous, this one is of a different nature. I hope you enjoy it! You can find the written version of Saron’s Gift, along with many more fun Hubs, on…
Read MoreHow saddlerider1 Found His Muse: An Interview with a HubPatron of the Arts Contest Judge
When we began our search for poetry panel judges for this month’s HubPatron of the Arts contest, saddlerider1 was an obvious choice. He is one of HubPages’ most popular poets, and both discovered his passion for poetry and honed his craft while on the site. Since getting started, saddlerider1 has even published a collection of…
Read MoreMarshmallows – The Stuff Behind the Fluff
Marshmallows have grown to become a huge part of people’s childhoods, thanks to their prevalence in all-American snacks such as s’mores, Rice Krispie Treats, and Peeps, but there is more to these fluffy sweets than meets the eye! In a fascinating Hub titled Marshmallows – Sweet Treats, Recipes and Herbal Origins, AliciaC shared a lot of the…
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