Alice Luxton
Alice Luxton is a lifelong education addict. After two years of psychology studies and two years of literature, writing & rhetoric, Alice completed a B.A. in Liberal Arts at the Evergreen State College in 2005, and went on then to finish a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing at the University of Southern Maine in 2007. She writes fiction and poetry, and has also published poems in Chronogram Magazine and Abyss & Apex.
Alice has a wide and varied life, which has included such adventurous chapters as running a jewelry business and spending a year teaching English at Yangzhou Polytechnic Institute in China.
Due to a lifelong interest in wellness and nutrition, Alice currently works towards a Bachelor of Science degree as a window to the health professions, and continues an education at Portland State University.
Latest Articles
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Vegetarian Food Ideas for Christmas
Making vegetarian Christmas food or holiday feasts seems hard, but vegetarian holiday cooking can be easy for the cook who keeps these ideas in mind.
Dec 23, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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Gothic Teen Myths and Misconceptions
Gothic or "goth" clothing, an eccentric style first created in the 1980s, remains popular with children and adults; as a subcultural fashion trend, it's here to stay.
Nov 3, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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College Dorm Furniture Essentials
Campus life can be crowded. These items of dorm room furniture will save space in any dorm or room-share, allowing greater freedom and less stress.
Oct 31, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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Dangers of Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Partially hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, and trans fats are unhealthy for people of any age. See the research beyond the hype and learn to avoid these compounds.
Oct 20, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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Five Hidden Sources of Hydrogenated & Trans Fat
Trying to eat food with no trans fat? Watch out for these common food items to avoid accidentally ingesting partially hydrogenated oils.
Sep 26, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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Pros and Cons of Campus Dorm or Apartment
Dorm life can be a great experience, a money-saver and a time-saver, but apartments off campus have greater privacy and independence. Weigh pros and cons before deciding.
Sep 8, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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How to Sell on eBay for the Beginning Seller
Selling on eBay can be an intense world. Here are some tips for the beginning eBay seller - for anyone who wants to clear out those closets and make a few bucks.
Aug 25, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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First Person Point of View – A Writer's Guide
Writing in first person point of view is a popular technique used in fiction writing. Is it the right way to tell a story? The pros and cons of first person viewpoint.
Jul 26, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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Third Person Point of View – A Writer's Guide
Writing in third person is the most common way of telling a story. A detailed analysis of the ways this technique is used and its pros and cons.
Jul 18, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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Writing Three-Dimensional Characters in Fiction
What makes a good character three-dimensional? A three-dimensional character has inner forces that motivate their visible habits and actions.
Jul 15, 2009
- Alice Luxton
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