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Writing is a job…it’s fun though!
Writing is a job? What? Yeah it is. One that matters. One that benefits all in the end. So set a date, time, schedule…and write!
Jessica Owen
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Libraries a world of knowledge at your fingertips…
Last week my local library opened to its full time hours after almost two years of closure. I cannot tell you how amazing it was to walk through those doors again, wander the stacks and check out books again. I feel like a part of my soul has been opened again. The limitless knowledge in […]
Jessica Owen
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Sarcasm…sun…and stories!
I learned early in life that I could defend myself with words. Particularly when using sarcasm. Work and home have been incredibly stressful lately. I find myself pissing people off at work everyday with vigor and enthusiasm. I probably should stop that. Laughter is the best medicine in stress filled situations at least it is […]
Jessica Owen
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Faith in the possible. My manuscript.
So you know those moments as a parent when you send your child somewhere. You worry. You hope you made right choice. They don’t call you think the worst…anyone? Well that is how I feel in this moment…my manuscript is in the hands of a professional editor. This dream of publication has been in my […]
Jessica Owen
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Roses…ruby ale…research!
Sometimes after a long day of writing I go for a walk. Today I noticed all the roses are beginning to bloom. They are my second favorite flower with my first being lilac. I even got married in a rose garden! Whenever I begin a book it feels like those buds waiting to bloom. I […]
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Fudge bars…stress…and beginnings…of books I mean!
Starting any book is a challenge. It’s overwhelming at first because you have all these ideas! Some amazing. Some not so much. You sit down to write and nothing. No focus. So you research an idea. More ideas appear. Now your more overwhelmed then when you started. You take a walk, have a ice cream […]
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The writing of book three…
Writing is a difficult job. Perseverance is a must. Faith the ultimate driving force. Your hope the joy your words will bring to others!
Jessica Owen
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Your character.. your idea… who are they really?
So you have an idea… maybe a minor character you love. You think maybe they could have there own story…how? So you have an sketch of who they are. Why they chose the life they have…then what? How do they feel about relationships, career, family, what are their values…what makes them unique? Yes, you actually […]
Jessica Owen
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Creating…the process…the dream… eventual reality.
Being creative and creating stories are part of my very soul…I love it..the process..the work…the challenge.
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A few things about me…or what I have learned so far…
Recently…I have discovered a few things about myself…I am a fighter…in my work… in my goals…I write women who fight thru obstacles and succeed… I appreciate the beauty in things…like starry nights and well written books. I value a good red wine…a hot cup of black coffee…and enjoy gaming with my kids…I love classic automobiles… […]
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The possibilities are endless…when there is hope.
So my life is a whirlwind most days. Lately everyday. It am trying to do so many things at once. I keep losing patience with myself. My priorities are changing. I am making time for the stuff I want to do. My biggest obstacle is having the energy to do it. I wish I was […]
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Progression in the voice of fear…
I don’t know if this happens to you, I doubt myself…I let that creaking, rusty door open and I hear all the voices from my past telling me…you are not a writer…you will never get published…you are not good enough to write this book! I also feel incredibly isolated in this pandemic. Separated from all […]
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Let it snow…and let it go!
I’m sure you are all thinking of the movie frozen with that title. I can honestly say the song is in my head now…lol…we had some snow flurries yesterday. I was so excited it was snowing. Then it didn’t stick around. So my snowy winter ideals will have to wait… In other news…. I usually […]
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Another year… another year older.
As you get older I feel like birthdays are a series of work days and gray hairs. The choices you make are what govern the life that you have. Do I spend my money on hair dye to cover the gray… or a book too read. Nine times out of ten I pick the book. […]
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New year… new goals…so grateful for them.
Hello all! Happy new year. Here’s hoping this year is amazing. I started this blog towards the end of last year hoping I would have a place to share discoveries, revelations, and writing inspiration. I feel it has definitely been that. I hope to be much more dedicated to my blog this year. My goal […]
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The writer in me...Her imaginative ramblings.. 