About Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
Waiting for a coffee in Jerusalem, Israel
I’m a full-time freelance writer and blogger in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Also known as The Adventurous Writer, I created six “Quips and Tips” blogs and have written four “Quips and Tips” ebooks.
My degrees are in Education and Psychology from the University of Alberta, in Edmonton. I’ve held more than 60 jobs — I love trying new things — and lived in Kenya, East Africa for three years. There, I taught Language Arts and Journalism at an American school in Nairobi.
As a freelance writer, I’ve written for a wide range of publications, including Reader’s Digest, Woman’s Day, MSN Health, Natural Health, Spirituality & Health, and sometimes More. I also enjoy writing for organizations such as BC Women’s Hospital and Health Match BC.
My full-time job is is writing for my series of “Quips and Tips” blogs, where I answer readers’ questions to inspire the world wide web.
“Quips and Tips” Blogs
Quips and Tips for Achieving Your Goals covers everything from overcoming career obstacles to making more money. Articles range from toilet training your cat to the best investments for your money. This site helps readers achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals.
Quips and Tips for Successful Writers is all about writing, editing, getting published — and blogging! There, I combine quips from famous published writers with practical writing advice. I write about everything from how to grab your reader by the throat to reasons book manuscripts are rejected.
Quips and Tips for Money and Love blends my two favorite topics: love and money. There, I weave finances with relationships — and all articles contain practical money and love tips for couples. My most popular article on that site is about dealing with a toxic ex-wife.
Quips and Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility — because infertility is a drag, but it doesn’t have to make us bitter, angry, or depressed. My husband and I are riding the infertility roller coaster, but it hasn’t destroyed our dreams or crushed our spirits. On that site, I write articles about getting pregnant, dealing with childlessness, and even improving sperm count.
And finally, Quips and Tips From the Working World is my newest creation. There, you’ll find job profiles and interviews with people at work, such as private investigators, casting directors, university professors, and B & B owners. Each profile includes the best and worst parts of the job, career tips, salary expectations, and education requirements.
I’ve also written five Quips and Tips ebooks, ranging from surviving pet loss to making money blogging.
To learn more about me (as if this weren’t enough!), visit The Adventurous Writer.
Want to connect with me? Use the comments section below; I’ll respond within a couple of business days.
Tally ho,
Laurie
P.S. Come follow me on Twitter – QuipsAndTips 
Hi Laurie,
I’m Kate, the Health and Entertainment Editor at Opposing Views in Los Angeles. I really enjoy reading Quips and Tips for Couples Coping with Infertility — great content. I’d like to invite you to share your work with our readers.
We’re a media site that publishes content from hundreds of contributors and experts like the NRA, PETA, the DOJ and Amnesty International. Our traffic is over 750K a month and growing.
In order to build out our health and fertility section, we’re reaching out to qualified writers on the subject. I think your blog would be a strong addition.
What does that mean exactly? Essentially, you would give us permission to publish content from your RSS feed. You’d be listed as a contributor, which includes bylines, a profile and links. You get full attribution (promoting your site), and some of your content will be added to Google News, Facebook and Twitter. Your work will also be seen on associate sites run by Deep Dive Media. This way, you’ll reach an even wider audience.
Thanks for taking a minute to consider joining us, and please let me know if you are interested.
Kate Wharmby Seldman
Health and Entertainment Editor
healtheditor@opposingviews.com
Opposing Views
http://www.opposingviews.com
Los Angeles, CA
310-488-6847
Hello.
Please read how IVF medications led to my breast cancer and how a breast cancer study using genetic testing to check estrogen metabolism is saving my life.
Please share my story with all women who have used or are considering IVF, HRT and anyone with estrogen positive breast cancer.
Hi Laurie:
I was really pleased to find your site, particularly the piece about pregnancy over 40. Ironically, I received your information from one of my readers in Australia. I’m a Canadian (visited Bowen many times and believe I connected with Gini Grey when I was in North Van) who is now living in California.
I was blessed to conceive both of my children naturally and give birth just before turning 42 and 44. I was so affected by the societal, cultural, psychological and physical issues facing over-40 moms that I launched a website to support them: http://www.flowerpowermom.com, along with a networking group for over-40 moms and childbirth, wellness and financial professionals.
I write regularly on fertility over-40 and many readers are women who are trying to get pregnant after 40. I think they could really benefit from your site. I wonder if you’d like to link? I would also love to interview you for my blog–would you be interested?
Hope to connect with you soon! Angel
Thanks for your comment, Kristen — you sound like just the infertility expert I’m looking for!
I’ve emailed you directly, and hope you’ll be part of Quips & Tips
Hi Laurie,
What a fantastic blog you have! Please let me know how I may help you with my expertise. I have been treating infertility for 10 years and have personally avoided getting a hysterectomy with Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, and Supplement Therapy. I treat complicated infertility cases with natural medicine ranging from unexplained infertility, endometriosis, annovulation, PCOS, and luteal phase defect (to name a few). I am happy to answer any questions for you and your bloggers. I have also served on the board of RESOLVE ( an non-profit supporting couples who have a difficult time getting pregnant). Over the years I have attended hundreds of embryo transfers and know the benefits of ART with Acupuncture very well.
To Fertile Findings,
Kristen Burris, L.Ac., M.S.T.O.M., Dip. Ac.
Thanks, InfertileNaomi — I look forward to checking out your blog…
Best of luck on your fertility journey!
Thanks for the tip, Kelly…I’ll head over to Dawn’s site now!
You should interview Dawn Davenport at Creatingafamily.com – she has an adoption book and a great radio show.