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Writing Samples
I’m always working on something new or editing, editing, editing! Writing has definitely become a way of life for me. I mean, how many people miss writing essays when they leave university? (That’s when I truly realized that there was something crazy-strange going on.) Or how about an idea that keeps you up at night until you just have to get up and write it down? That’s me too.
Here are a few projects currently up my sleeve:
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_________Caviar and Lemon Drops
Beth must choose between the love of her life, Oz, who is battling his own demons, shutting Beth out, or between Nash, the smooth city doctor. Both have their pluses, both have their minuses. Either way, it won’t be an easy choice for Beth.
This women’s fiction piece is 93,000 words. If you would like to read the opening scene, please click on the image. (Formerly under the working title: There’s No Place Like Home.)* Before current edits, this scene placed 6th in the Grand Beginnings 2008 Contest.
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The 15 Date Rule
Allie, an astrophysicist, must overcome her insecurities to find her Mr. Brainy Right. Problem is, she has a serious case of stick your foot in your mouth disease which always seems to help her end her relationships prematurely and spectacularly.
This romantic comedy weighs in at 97,000 words. If you would like to read a sample, please click on the link.______
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Kids Play!: Over 700 Anywhere, Anytime Activities to Fight Boredom
See your kids twiddling their thumbs or dragging their legs out behind them, moaning, “I’m sooooo bored!”? Help your kids eliminate those words (I’m bored) from their vocabulary! With activities ranging from Red Rover to how to make their own flubber to I Spy activities, you are sure to never hear those evil words again!
Completed children’s book of activity ideas with instructions, game rules and more. And guess what? I’m giving it away!
Check out the complete activity guide at: www.itsallkidsplay.ca
or see the featured activities at: www.itsallkidsplay.blogspot.com.________
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Where There’s Fire
Jen, a reserved wilderness guide, falls for the fire inspector who is sent out to investigate a forest fire in which Jen is the primary suspect.
Approximately 90,000 words. Romantic Comedy.
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It’s All Kid’s Play – Jean’s Children’s Activity Blog
- #398: Easter Tree April 4, 2010Make your own Easter Tree to decorate your home or to use as a centerpiece at your table.To make a basic tree you will need: A branch with many little twigs on it, clay or playdough, small plant pot, and decorations.Place the clay or playdough in the bottom of the pot. Push the branch into the playdough or clay. Once it dries, it will hold it in place quite […]
- #397: Colour Easter Eggs April 3, 2010This is a safe and easy way to colour eggs for Easter.To colour Easter eggs you will need: Hardboiled eggs (cooked in their shells), crepe paper (you can rip up party streams), water, and papertowel.Take small pieces of crepe paper and wet them. Lay them over the egg until the egg is coloured. Set the egg on the papertowel to dry. Once the crepe paper is dri […]