Achievements
2025 Vocal Goal Achieved
In January 2025, inspired by Rachel Deeming, I set out to write at least one story for each of the 48 Vocal communities throughout the year. Today, I have written the last one for the Interview. So, that particular goal has been achieved and all the stories are here:
By Lana V Lynx12 days ago in Writers
End of December: 13 Goals Accomplished
It's December 30th... the year is almost over. And I accomplished one more of my writing goals, just in time. Finishing the rough draft of my novel that I was working on (Code Name: Greenies) was a different goal, and I completed that earlier in the year. I knew I'd take a break from it and then come back, so seeing if I could complete the second draft of it was a separate goal. End of December, and I got it.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile12 days ago in Writers
She Said Happy New Years!
Ten years ago we formed BittenappleTV to showcase the little guys with the big dreams. To let them share all about their projects. To also run around the Tri State Area and beyond showing off all the events and things around. Taking a Bite out of the Apple and sharing it with you.
By WrittenWritRalf13 days ago in Writers
Top Sous Vide Manufacturers: Best Brands for Precision Cooking in 2026
Introduction: Sous vide cooking has revolutionized the way we prepare food, providing unmatched precision and consistency. As a cooking method that involves immersing food in a water bath at a controlled temperature, sous vide guarantees perfect results every time. The key to great sous vide cooking lies in the equipment, and choosing the right sous vide machine from reputable sous vide manufacturers is essential for achieving optimal results. In this article, we’ll explore the top sous vide manufacturers, their products, and offer tips on selecting the best sous vide equipment for your needs.
By Abbasi Publisher14 days ago in Writers
How LVDS Display Technology Powers Modern Screens
Modern displays appear effortless, delivering smooth visuals, sharp text, and vibrant colors across devices we use every day. From laptops and smartphones to medical and automotive systems, display technology has advanced rapidly. One key technology that continues to support this progress is LVDS, or Low-Voltage Differential Signaling.
By Abbasi Publisher17 days ago in Writers
I Tried AI for One Week — and My Burnout Finally Made Sense
I didn’t turn to AI out of excitement. I turned to it because I was worn down in a way rest couldn’t fix. Not physically exhausted — mentally crowded. My mind felt like it was constantly juggling unfinished thoughts, open tabs, and half-done plans. Even when I worked all day, nothing felt settled. Everything followed me into the evening.
By Areeba Umair19 days ago in Writers
Published in Portrait of New England. Top Story - December 2025.
My quest to find many publications with prestige to submit to has worked out even better than I thought. I was searching for more publications with more prestige in order to bolster my resume. I truly thought I'd try this for a year and not get published anywhere... maybe if I was lucky... in one of them. And I was OK with that... I was just going to try again the following year, and the year after that, and so on.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile20 days ago in Writers
