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THE DECISIONS YOU’VE MADE ARE THE RESULT OF WHERE YOU ARE
Have you made up in your heart and mind your decisions to follow the path to greatness is within your reach? Only you can stand in your way. There is nothing impossible for you. I’ve created a world with characters I wouldn’t have thought possible a few years ago. I wasn’t thinking I could write… Read more
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SONGS I PLAN ON PURCHASING FOR THE BOOK TRAILERS I WILL CREATE. ENJOY!
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METHODS TO PUBLIC SPEAKING
As I continue on my journey to writing my detective series, I have something indeed to write and talk about. I was not always comfortable speaking on a stage but I feel my writing and books give me confidence. In short, I’m in my element as it pertains to engaging in public speaking. One topic… Read more
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WHY I USED MY LEGAL SKILLS TO WRITE NOVELS?
At one point, I lived in San Francisco before Google lined its office spaces along the drive. I remembered attending an interview for a job as a Paralegal in Burlingame, California less than fourteen miles from San Francisco. The interview went well until I was asked about driving. At the time, I didn’t have a… Read more
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THE DAY I LEFT HOME
You can’t speak your dream only; you have to act it out. At thirteen years old and just finished watching one of my favorite television series, ”The Biotic Man,” with Lee Majors, I kept dreaming or more like visualizing where I’d be in my twenties. I spent a lot of time listening to my dad’s… Read more
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A THANK YOU NOTE TO FRIENDS COMING BACK TO HBO MAX
My daughter said something about the cast of ”Friends,” the other day and I thought of sharing it with you. After all these years, they’re coming back–all of them and it appears they’ve all managed despite challenges to remain and look great! It’s not often you see this comeback but it’s great to know they’ve… Read more
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LIST THINGS THAT INSPIRE MY WRITING. WHAT’S YOURS?
A comment An interview A sentence in an article. A Youtuber who lives in Italy. Top Designers Fashion A picture in a magazine Food Traveling A movie A Politician A legal question History London San Francisco, I lived there in the past. A courtroom scene. Disappointments Challenges Hurt Prosperity Ambition
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WE NEED EACH OTHER. WE INDIRECTLY SUPPORT EACH OTHER
Currently, I’m reading ”The American Duchess,” by Anna Pasternak and ”An American Original-Walt Disney.” Through my purchase, I’ve supported the authors I may never meet. We depend on each other financially and that’s great support. It’s fulfillment and brings joy to someone else in their endeavors. The mechanical genius Henry Ford picked the brain of… Read more
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Share a To-Do list for My daily life
By Tim Wildsmith https://www.jessbailey.com.au Photo by Jainath Ponnala, unsplash By Patrick Fore, unsplash
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MY IDEA OF A COMFORTABLE READING NOOK TO SPEND TIME IN THE WORLD OF WORDS!
No One Will Win This Reading Contest But Me!
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HOW TO FIND AN EDITOR?
You’re not looking for someone just to correct sentence structure and hear your voice. You’re looking for a relationship. A sort of chemistry because your work is intimate and precious. Do we fit one another? Will we get along? I chose my editor based on several things: First, I didn’t find her on Facebook. If… Read more
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LIST GREAT MAGAZINES FOR READERS
Fortune–Taught me how to invest and saved thousands of dollars in fees. 25 BEAUTIFUL HOMES–A great way to design your dream palace. OPRAH MAGAZINE
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Many Thanks to My Readers
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A FAVORITE SONG
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WHO DID YOU LEAVE AN IMPRESSION ON? HOW DID THEY SURPRISE YOU?
In the eighties, I left the United Kingdom and traveled to America and I still call it home. No matter the problems and other issues the country faces, I’m grateful that I have the best of both worlds. For those who weren’t born in the eighties, email or text was unknown but how easier it… Read more
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MANAGING THE COST OF WRITING
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WHY WE KEEP HURTING OURSELVES WITH EXCESS WORK TO PAY BILLS?
Every time I get the chance to see the news, which I’m not sure is any real news anymore. I’m thinking when I hear the financial woes of others, why do we keep hurting ourselves to pay bills that could have been avoided? One exception could be a medical bill. When people say to me… Read more
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LOSING MY BOUNCY LOCKS TO CHEMOTHERAPY AND MAKING OUR WAY BACK.
My hair, thank God it’s finding its way back from beneath my skull. The curls are showing and I’m learning how to care for my scalp. I found one Youtuber I’m comfortable with. ”Curly Chemistry,” who understands the chemistry of hair products. We’re talking about a $1.2 trillion industry in 2020 with estimated sales from 2018… Read more
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WRITING NOVELS, OUTLINES AND SUMMARIES WITH THE SWBS & SNBS METHOD:
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THE LAST KINGDOM– A REVIEW
Recommended by a friend, I sat on an acrylic chair in the corner of her bedroom and entered into the world of ”The Last Kingdom.” The lead actor, Alexander Dreymon demonstrated a realism of character that sometimes, I thought I was in this occupied territory once owned by Demark. Set in the 1000s, The series… Read more
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A SURPRISE I LEARNED ABOUT MY OWN WRITING–DIALOGUE!
If you think you’re in control when writing a novel, think again. Some weeks ago, I stumbled upon a Podcast by Brad Reed, ”Inside Creative Writing,” and he was talking about dialogue. At the beginning of my writing journey, with the detective, and reviewing other novels in other genres, I thought I wasn’t writing enough… Read more
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TOP SKILLS IN MY NICHE OF WRITING MYSTERIES
Confidence. If you’re not cheering on your characters on who will? You can’t sell what you don’t believe in and you won’t stay the course. Do your research. There are so many subtopics in researching because one great thing I’ve experienced is the many twists and angles you can take into writing your story. When… Read more
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WHO IS WEALTHY? THE ANSWER MIGHT SURPRISE YOU!
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Differences Between USA & Uk
One of my latest Infographics, Enjoy!
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3 YEARS FROM NOW
Current Self Writer of three mystery novels. Where am I now? Future Self Meeting with Shonda Rhimes, Television Producer for tea at The Townhouse Kensington to discuss the adaptation of all three novels into movies or drama series.
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What Were The Most Beneficial Things You Learned in 2020? Here’s Mine.
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A MOMENT IN THE EDITING PROCESS, A SONG WHICH MADE IT BETTER
This evening, I know most people in the world are preparing for the big Christmas meal and family tomorrow while I’m preparing the printer for my manuscript ‘Bludgeoned,’ for one last review and editing before publication. I also spent time listening to a beautiful song, ‘A Broken Vow,’ which brought me a great deal of… Read more
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AS A Self-published Author Let Me Share My Infographic Process And Planning.
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SOME OF MY TIPS TO THINK OF OR PUT A NEW WRITER’S MIND AT EASE EVEN WHEN YOU’RE FACED WITH WRITING OBSTACLES.
The joy of creating several ways to end each story. You are your director. You’ll discover how it’s great to create a world you’d love to reside in as to location. Empowerment and organization. You’re the custom designer and of the setting and what your characters wear and their appearance. Negotiation with the future film… Read more
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ONE CHARACTER’S BACKSTORY
Raised by her widowed mom in San Francisco, Detective Chief Inspector Tammy Luck lost her father in the Vietnam war. They moved to London before she entered middle school. Her mannerisms showed how she handled the experience of loss in work. She was very focused and didn’t tolerate anything that didn’t speak of excellence. She… Read more
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MY WRITING STYLE AND WHAT READERS CAN EXPECT IN READING MY BOOKS
I use a great deal of dialogue and describe my characters’ movements in detail. For instance, I use hand gestures. A character’s action is a description of a foot movement, what they do before, they move, and their facial expression. I don’t use exclamation marks and try to avoid adverbs. I find as I improve,… Read more
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Titles for Newsletters
Take This One Gather In Redeem In Your Land Food for You Undressed Vine Be Baked Make One Uncovered Anything That Every Bed Four-square Shoulder Pieces Four Rows The Voice Of Pitched Stay In By The Hand No Graves Little Ones
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THE WOMAN WHO INSPIRED CREATION OF MY CHARACTER, SUSAN POWERS, THE NOTORIOUS INVENTOR.
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Samuel, A Character from My Novel: ‘Vengeance: The Secret of Lady Rose.’
Who is Samuel Barber, a character and why is he important to the novel I’ve created? Feel free to print a copy!
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A SUBJECT-FINANCE,I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT AND HERE’S WHY?
Finance but with a niche. It’s called mortgages. Can you work around them, and would you want to? Let’s face it, mortgages have celebrated as the way to wealth, and there’s some truth in that statement but bare with me. I thought so years ago, but not anymore. First, Pull up your chair or cozy… Read more
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An author who has influenced my writing.
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The best thing about being a writer.
My journey as a writer is encouraged because I’m motivated. Also, I’m blessed to engage in it every day, even when I’m tired. Several years ago, when I had the pleasure of living in San Francisco near the Marina District, I had no idea what I’d be doing, and that’s why I love to write.… Read more
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A PERSON WHO INSPIRED MY CURRENT IN DRAFT MODE NOVEL.
After months of pushing my fingers along my computer, I’m completing my first draft of the third novel ‘Vengeance: The Secret of Lady Rose,’ in my detective mystery series headed for publication in 2021. What a year it has been. I want to talk briefly about the woman who inspired the novel. Why did I… Read more
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A LIST OF MY FAVORITE PODCASTS
”The Voluntary Life.” The host is Jake. He left the rat race after selling a business and resides in London. Let me summarise a couple of his episodes. Episode 397-” How Do You Know You Can Live From Your Investments?” He spoke on the topic of the four percent withdrawal rate for most financially independent… Read more
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A monthly post about what I’m currently reading.
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Share a piece I wrote and how I’ve grown as a writer and what I’ve learned from it.
The working title started as ‘The Woman Billionaire,’ or ‘Not Letting Go.’ I found in an old bag, in my mini-storage room in my rented house or precisely an extension of the kitchen. A few of the characters were the following: Detective Chief Inspector Tammy Luck. Sam Powell–Attorney to Miriam Valentino. Miriam Valentino & Mike… Read more
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HEMINGWAY’S LIST ON WHAT IS GOOD WRITING
Some time ago, I read a book written by Ernest Hemingway and felt I was in the room with him. He laid the mat, if you will, for me, a writer and explains whose a writer? He answered the question I’ve always asked and couldn’t seem to hear a clear answer from others, such as… Read more
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THE VELLUM FORMAT PRODUCT AND MY DECISION TO PAUSE
Recently, I uploaded a book trailer, but after much thought, I decided to change the cover and use an illustrator. My formatting process will continue with my usage of a new computer and the software of Vellum. Also and after further review, I’ll purchase my ISBN Numbers because I want to have more control should… Read more
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MY BOOK TRAILER, MYSTERY NOVEL
Hello my readers, I just wanted to share with you my latest book trailer on my soon released novel, ‘Bludgedoned.’ I hope you will share it with a friend, and thank you.
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WHAT IS YOUR DESTING FOR 2020 AND BEYOND?
We attend and graduate from college or University. Some of us travel to the workplace to take care of our responsibilities, but is that your destiny? We were never born just to pay bills and maybe go on vacation twice annually.Destiny is geographical. On occasion, you’ll have to leave. No time for looking for jobs,… Read more
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IF I YOU DON’T ACT ON YOUR IMAGINATION, LET ME SHARE
If I don’t act on my imagination, I’m letting someone down. Our ideas can turn the unemployment, and dismay into an overcoming. My novel ideas have already paid someone’s way. For instance, the copy paper I use to print my manuscripts. Every time a pen runs out of ink, and I refill it, I’m helping… Read more
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IF WE DIDN’T HAVE TAXATION WHAT DO YOU THINK THINGS WOULD HAVE BEEN?
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MY TRIBUTE TO CHADWICK BOSEMAN
You left a legacy for small children and millennials. You didn’t advertise your journey on the fight against the Big ‘C.’ Thank you for the body of creative work that has encouraged me to continue to write the characters I have been able to create in a world dreamed. Thank you for being strong and… Read more
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THINGS I’VE LEARNT FROM READING MICHAEL GROSS ”740 PARK.”
Michael Gross, writer of ”740 Park,” and may I interject for a moment, Venture Capitalism wasn’t the first introduction of the popular concept as projected in the early 2000s. It grew in the 1930s when some tenants of the famous residence traded apartments without going to a banker. You must never believe or assume, the… Read more
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MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING SOME UPDATES ON MY WRITING MYSTERY NOVELS. COME ON AND JOIN ME!
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Received News From My Beta Reader; Here’s Sneak Peep!
Reader’s Report Summary, Novel-‘From The High Place.’ What was great about this story is that the conflict and tension were getting more and more tense as the story progressed which kept us eager to continued reading in order to find out more as the stakes were getting higher and higher…’
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