The truth about Hurricane Irene

On November 4, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Political, by AnnabelleRC

What was really happening in the mandatory evacuation zone in New York during the great Hurricane Irene… They warned that it would be historical, and certainly Hurricane Irene caused damage in the South. But what was happening in New York? Aside from Mayor Bloomberg hijacking all the news channels for days, with desperate pleas to [...]

How much more social media can one person handle?

How many of you are going to switch to Google+ and abandon Facebook?  Stick with Facebook and never in a billion years go on to Google+?  Keep a hand in each and use one for writer connections one for personal stuff with your family?  Use both for both? And how many of you just hung [...]

Hoarding vs Clutter Phobia, which one is really OCD?

On November 4, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Health, Mind & Body, Lifestyle, by AnnabelleRC

Why is the media so fixated on OCD being about hoarding, when hoarding is the opposite of everything that OCD stands for? People with OCD tend to be organized, neat freaks and clean. Hoarders on the other hand are disorganized, messy and a general health and safety hazard. They could not be further from the [...]

Do you get bogged down by your blogs?

With so many blogs rattling around the net, all clamoring for attention, it’s only fair to ask, what is the blogging experience like for the blogger? What drives people to blog? And most importantly, is it fun? Blogging can certainly be fun if that’s all you’re doing it for. You get to put your emotions [...]

Top scam money making websites

On November 3, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Lifestyle, Scammers, by AnnabelleRC

In a climate where job loss is high, income low and the bills don’t stop just because you got laid off, making money online can certainly seem like a life saver. The current trend in online get rich quick schemes comes in the form of websites that offer the opportunity to get paid to complete [...]

Why the 3rd Trimester is the Best Trimester

On November 3, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Neurotica, by AnnabelleRC

I know all the baby books wax on about how the second trimester is the most amazing, because you’re high on estrogen and so horny that you’re likely to sexually assault strangers in the street. That your husband can expect a lot of sex at this time and that you’re simply a joy to be around. Yes that’s what the baby books say.

Don’t mention your novel, because someone will get offended

Ok we get it, spam is bad. No one wants their newsfeed clogged with thousands of irrelevant adverts, or even relevant advertising, but a thousand times a day. We get it!

A Life Lived Lived Ridiculously to be published in April 2012

On November 1, 2011, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Neurotica, by AnnabelleRC

When a girl with obsessive compulsive disorder falls in love with a sociopath, she must fight for her sanity and her life. This is the essence of the novel, A Life lived Ridiculously, which has been picked up by Firefly Publishing and Entertainment, and is slated for publication in April 2012. This powerful, heartfelt and hilarious novel has dazzled the literary world. Mental illness and the dangers of dating a sociopath haven’t been captured like this before.

The best and worst online communities for writers and bloggers

As a writer or blogger, you might join a community to network, to promote yourself, to learn, to share information, or to even make a spot of money on the side.

If any of these are your motivation, then, after sniffing extensively around the internet at the expense of my time and sanity, here are my experiences of the best and worst on line communities out there …

How to protect yourself from Sprint’s Insurance scam

On August 13, 2010, in Annabelle Charbit, Guest Writers, Lifestyle, Scammers, by AnnabelleRC

This article tell you about Sprint’s insurance scam and how to avoid it. Hold onto your old phone.