I recently had a fun-filled, pet-focused interview with Kristen King, freelance writer and owner of two cats, two mastiffs and a pug! She blogs about her pets and other aspects of her twentysomething life in rural Virginia at KristenKing.com. At InkthinkerBlog.com, Kristen shares her knowledge of the writing biz with freelance writers and editors.
Here’s our discussion. I hope you enjoy it. Please keep the fun going in comments too.
Me: Some people think that working from home is a walk in the park with few distractions. You and I know better! I’ve found that my cat Choco can be rather …read more

This week, we welcome Helen, a freelance writer from Kitchener, Ontario. She talks to us about her back pain.
Can you tell me about when you first started experiencing the pain and what kind of pain it was?
I started experiencing back pain in 1995 when I was pregnant with my second child.
Did you seek help right away?
Yes, I sought help right away. I went to my family doctor.
What did your doctor tell you?
Initially it was thought to be pregnancy-related. I tried massage.
What have you tried to help you with your pain?
It did not go away after the birth of …read more