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Writing about horses: Horse types to use in your novel
Hi! Are you an author confused about horses? Maybe you're writing a historical or fantasy novel and want to describe the horses in it accurately, but are (understandably) baffled by all the different breeds out there and want to pick the one that will spare you 1 star ratings on Goodreads by very pedantic horse people irate that you put a Friesian in your book that takes place a hundred years before that breed even existed. Well, that's okay, because as an author and lifelong
jelizabethnissley
8 hours ago8 min read
How to help questioning teens talk about their gender identity & sexuality
This post was originally published on Brightly.com in 2023 Adolescence is a period of exciting but often tumultuous change, especially if teens are questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity. Of course, we want our teens to feel safe sharing their feelings and experiences with us — but how can we make them feel seen and understood on a topic as personal as their identity without overwhelming them or invalidating what they’re going through? Here are some basic guidelin
jelizabethnissley
1 day ago3 min read
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