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Not all articles are reproduced here, but clips are available. Please contact me. (You may use this material without charge with the following credit given - © Maryan Pelland www.ontext.com all rights reserved.)

Babyboomers and Grandparenting
Maryan's personal interest in the post-WW2 generation and her catalog of features for this market qualify her as an expert.  If your advertisers want to reach grandparents and seniors, her features will generate response. See me at Suite101.com.

"Grandparents - How Do You Find the Right Gift for Today's Kids"
"Eddie Cash - a Blast from the Musical Past"
"Adult Daughters and Their Moms - How to Make Peace"
"Golf Cars - the Second Car of the 21st Century"
"Will There Be a Medical Mall in Your Future?"
"Oliver - a Review"
"West Side Story - Review"
 "The Upside of Downsizing"
"Jack Benny Through his Daughter's Eyes"
"How to Be the Perfect Grandparent"
"Eleven Ways to Be Any New Mom's Favorite Grandma"

Science, Internet & Business
With a broad base of experience and a database of experts, Maryan Pelland can quickly put together an accurate, informative and entertaining article about any aspect of the Internet from programming and designing to research and chat rooms. She excels at sales, marketing, or business profiles.

"Moon Hits Your Eye Through Largest Refractor Telescope"
"You Can Buy a Computer, But Can You Learn to Use It?"
"Businesses Attribute Success to Internet"
"What Exactly is a Users' Club?"
"Surf's Up - Small Businesses and ISPs"
"Profile of a Congressional Candidate"

Health & Women's Issues
Creating and publishing a regional bi-monthly print magazine for women was a joy for Maryan as well as an education. "The Voice," with a  25,000 circulation, found a niche with busy women - financially stable, hardworking women, spanning age demographics from 25 to over 50. Your advertisers and readers will respond to her articles about women and the things that matter to their lives. Tell her what you need, when you need it, and she will have it on your desk on time, accurate and full of factual material.

"Caffeine in Your Diet"
"Make Money at Home as a Freelance Writer"
"It's OK to Saute That Filet"
"Be the CEO of Your Own Pain Levels"
"Trade Stress for Tranquility - Orchids on Your Table"
"15 Ways to Organize Your Desk for Success"
"The Gift of Sharing"

Regional History

Two in-depth studies of how the civil war linked to one Illinois county
Images of America: McHenry County, IL
Images of America: Weeki Wachee, FL

Photography
As a serious photographer, with formal educational training in photography, Maryan writes succinctly on darkroom, picture taking, and selling-your-work topics.
   
"Split Filter Darkroom Techniques"
"How to Make Good Photographs" (for young adults)
"Who is This Artist - Sally Mann?"
"Yerkes Observatory"