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It seems that almost every time we turn on the TV or open the news paper or a magazine to read there is another add for another skin treatment product that promises to erase years off of a persons face. Do these products actualy work or are they only giving desperate people false hopes that they can recapture just a few years of their lost youth.

The fact of the matter is that some work better then others and many have absolutely no effect at all other then smoothing the skins surface with oils that are contained in the product. The good news is that as the result of extensive research into the actual dynamics of degraded and damaged skin great progress has been made in the development of products that effectively target distinct areas of damaged skin.

This research has also led to the development of products that go below the skins surface where they then function on a cellular level in the skins substrate. It is important to understand that once skin cells and connective tissues have been damaged it is absolutly imposiible to repair them with the technology that is available at this point in time.

However; what research developers and scientists have focused on is developing substances that induce skin cells and connective tissue to mimic younger skin. For instance, it was discovered that it was the thinning of a layer of cells and connective tissue in the skins substrate called the dermal epidermal junction that was the primary cause of crows feet in the thin skin around the eyes.

This in turn led to the development of products that contain substances that promote fluid retention and collagen production in the dermal epidermal junction, resulting in shorter and shallower crows feet wrinkles around the eyes and lips. Was the skin actualy repaired? No but with deminished or eliminated crows feet you will look years younger and thats what matters.

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Written by Shelia Gormin. Find the latest information on SkinCeuticals Skin Care Products as well as SkinCeuticals B5 Gel

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Fiction in the dictionary is described as a story not based on reality but invented and fashioned to entertain or deceive. This definition fits perfectly with the description of the fiction thriller, Sledgehammer, (Published by Virtual Word Publishing – http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com). Sledgehammer is packed with all the ingredients of a good fiction book: imagination, suspense, and a terrific plot with plenty of action, but deceiving enough to leave you wondering, “Could it happen today?”

The story unfolds in a Los Angeles hospital’s emergency room, where a patient appears with flu-like symptoms. The book’s lead character, Max Kroose, an intuitive emergency room physician, suspects smallpox and determines terrorists are to blame for the attack. Kroose fears an onset of the more lethal form of smallpox, Sledgehammer Smallpox, which kills within days. To save the hospital and the nation, Kroose first must convince the hospital’s top officials and the government of the imminent threat, thereby stopping the epidemic.

In Sledgehammer you journey through the massive panic of outbreak, the initial diagnosis, the realization that smallpox could spread to malls, sporting arenas, and airports, and the rush to find a cure. It’s a plot that draws you to each page to see what happens next.

Author Dr. Paulo J. Reyes, an ER doctor and First Responder in Los Angeles, brings the book its startling reality with the help of his 25 years of medical experience, his First Responder training for terrorist’s attacks, and his extensive research on smallpox. Reyes supports voluntary smallpox vaccinations because this once dead disease’s is present in certain laboratories, making it available for a possible terrorist threat. The Centers for Disease Control itself considers smallpox one of the possible agents of a bioterrorist attack.

Fiction and science fiction buffs will love this action-packed drama, plot and characters, as you yearn for the cure, and a way to stop the terrorists. Also, because of the emergency room setting and focus on detail, those who love a great ER drama on TV will enjoy this book as well. Sledgehammer (ISBN # 097713870-4) is 200 pages of great reading and is available at Virtual Word Publishing’s site, http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com, Amazon, and leading online bookstores.

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Diana Ennen is the President of Virtual Word Publishing and Sledgehammer is the first fiction book to be published by them. We also offer book marketing and publicity. http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com

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While the traditional short story fights to hold the attention of a fast moving world, the popularity of flash fiction is on the rise. Conforming to this restricted format can be a valuable discipline for writers and with an expanding market the potential for monetary reward is significant.

The term ‘flash fiction’ is loosely applied to many short stories but commonly refers to works of less than 500 words. Although some may disregard this form as a gimmick, there are several reasons why writers should take it seriously. Its brevity is particularly well suited to the Internet where new websites dedicated to the genre are appearing all the time. As services are being developed to download written material on subscription to mobile phones and hand held organisers, for once fiction writers have a realistic chance of placing work. Because word count is necessarily low, payment rates often seem high when calculated on a per word basis. Aside from the financial benefits, writing good quality flash fiction can hone the skills of even the most accomplished writer by forcing them to consider every word.

Creating flash fiction is like concocting a rich sauce. The basic ingredients of character, action and setting are reduced down until only the essence of the story remains. However brief, this story must have a plot – a beginning a middle and an end. Merely writing an anecdote or reflection is not sufficient. Like a short, sharp shock, good flash fiction should pack an emotional punch, leaving it with the reader long after it is finished. Despite the imposed restrictions, a cleverly written work leaves plenty of room for implication, a suggestion of a much bigger story beyond the immediate snapshot.

There are a number of basic techniques which can be applied to the process of creating successful flash fiction.

Hit the Ground Running

To start with a strong opening is a basic rule of short story writing and it certainly applies here. There is no room for preamble so your story needs to begin at the start of the action or, better still, right in the middle of it. Any back story must be implied by the right choice of words. ‘As he returned the warm gun to his pocket, he felt for his warrant card.’ This sentence immediately implies that we are dealing with a policeman who has possibly just shot somebody.

Allude to the Outside World

A neat way to get back story into your work is to root it in a world already familiar to your audience. You could use historical figures, well known fictional characters or set your story at a famous moment in time. For example, place your lead character on H.M.S. Victory or call him Dr. Jekyll and readers will make inferences based on their own knowledge.

Focus on Your Subject

When looking for ideas, go for the small details. A murder mystery novel has room for an intricate plot with complex characters and motives. A traditional short story might concentrate on the execution of the crime or its impact on the victim’s family. For flash fiction, zoom in further still – a murderer trying to remove a bloodstain from his clothes or a relative identifying the body.

Set the Scene

Flash fiction works best when contained within a well defined physical space. Put your characters in the supermarket isle or on top of Everest and straight away the story falls into context.

Make Them Talk

As in all fiction, characters can be defined by what they say. One approach to flash fiction is to use dialogue only. Choose your charactersÂ’ words carefully and they will tell the story for you with no need for exposition.

Do the Twist

A twist ending is by no means essential but does work well for this type of writing. As much of the plot is inferred, it is relatively easy to mislead the reader into drawing the wrong conclusions. The surprise ending also provides the emotional impact indicative of this format. Another powerful strategy is a slightly ambiguous ending that leaves the reader thinking but not to the extent that they feel cheated.

Rewrite Your Rewrites

The easiest way to start a very short story is to forget about word count and get it written. Only then start paring away all the superfluous words. If you are struggling to keep within word limits, have you tried some of the techniques outlined above? Finally, analyse every word carefully. Once you have deemed a word necessary, consider whether there is an even better word for the job. This editing process is fundamental and once mastered will benefit all areas of your writing.

Practice Makes Perfect

Workshops dedicated to this popular form are now appearing on the Internet. They provide opportunities to practise flash fiction in the company of other writers. Challenges are often set against the clock and critiqued by independent judges or fellow contributors.

Look to the Experts

See how the likes of John Updike, Margaret Atwood and Raymond Carver do it in

‘Flash Fiction: Very Short StoriesÂ’ – Published by W.W. Norton ISBN: 0393308839

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Some of the best inspirational fiction books are books that are actually compilations of many short stories. Sometimes short stories can be more inspirational for a reader than a very long book. Why? It is simple, because each short story tells a story that the reader can relate with.

Shorter stories get the message of inspiration to those that read them. Perhaps, you have read some of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, these are very good and they seem to hit home with many people, perhaps, that is why these books are so successful and in fact, one of the most successful series of books ever published.

All along this same theme of books, I found one that was truly incredible and written by a number of very famous people. I’d like to recommend this book to you;

“More Stories for the Heart” Compiled by Alice Gray; Multnormah, Sisters, OR; Date: 1997

So, you ask, what is it about this book that made me fall in love with it? Well, let me take some time and explain in more detail why this book is so special for me, and why I believe that you should have a copy of it in your own library. This book has been broken down into chapters of short stories along the categories of;

• compassion,
• encouragement,
• virtue,
• love,
• family,
• life
• faith. 

All over 285 pages of stories that will inspire you and your loved ones; there were so many wonderful stories in this book that it’s hard for me to take a single one that I would recommend over the others. They were all that good. If you know someone who needs a little uplift in life then this is the book you need to buy them. So please consider it.

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