Hello everyone!
Pardon the quality of my image (see above) but I do not photograph well, it’s a minor miracle that the camera used is still intact.
I am affectionately known as the giant redwood, probably because I am very tall, but also because of my love for trees. Most afternoons I can be found repotting or taking care of my bonsai collection, but my love of detective mysteries soon brings me back indoors. I have written three fiction novels in this genre, Nine Lives, Out of Time and Crossfire and I’m about to publish Silent Payback, my fourth book.
I spend any free time learning everything I can about self-publishing, and despite all the obstacles, I never give up on anything and I’m as stubborn as a mule. I also share a website http://jenanita01.com with Anita Dawes…
Our Watering Holes
e-mails jenanita01@btinternet.com
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Twitter https://twitter.com/jaydawes2
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Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anita-Dawes/e/B0034NUE10/
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How wonderful to meet you . That bonsai is gorgeous! I used to hate to be in pix too. But now that I’ve lost some weight, I like it better. So, you do all the computer work? I hope y’all can find success in the world of publishing!
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That’s what we all want, isn’t it, along with all the fun we have along the way!
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Definitely, the fun!
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Thanks for visiting my blog. Wonderful to meet you. We shall cross paths again. 🙂
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looking forward to it!
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Hi! How do I contact you for a review?
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you are contacting me right now, tell me about your book…
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Long overdue for checking out your blog in more detail, though I have definitely enjoyed & shared some posts. Nice to learn more about you, and I’m blown away by that gorgeous bonsai. Is that a wisteria? Whatever it is, it’s gorgeous, and drew my eye immediately. (From you comments, I suspect that was your intent. 😀 ) I just wanted to take an extra moment to thank you for all the sharing you do. You guys ROCK! (For such youngsters, that is.) 😉
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Yes, it is a wisteria and quite unusual in a bonsai. I would love one, but it takes years to get one that lovely… BTW… Anita is the youngster… I’m 73 too!
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Hey, 73 is PRIME TIME! Your sister may be the youngster, but you and I are just hitting our stride! (That’s my story, an’ I’m stickin’ to it!) 😀
Every time I look at that wisteria again, I’m awe-stricken. I know how long it takes to create even a smallish bonsai, and the trunk on that one tells the tale. Plus, wisteria is a vine, which probably makes it even harder to get that look. (Don’t know that for sure of course, since being more into instant gratification, myself, I plant faster growing things that end up swallowing half of my garden.)
Have a great day, ladies! 🙂
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I tried to grow a wisteria once for a bonsai, but it has designs on being a monster and grew six feet tall and counting! But it was lovely, just not a bit small and dainty!
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Thanks to you and Anita for the re-blog today. We septuagenarians have something to brag about, not hide. I’m 76!
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I love being 73… I’m getting away with absolute murder! I always wanted to grow old disgracefully, and so far..
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A beautiful wisteria one of my favourites…I am also growing old disgracefully I may add at times…haha. You may have guessed given the title of my blog that I will not be giving up anytime soon…Nice to meet you x
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You sound just like me!
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If My friends and family hear that they will be quaking in their boots and be thinking OMG 2 of them what will they be up to next…haha… Pleased to meet a like-minded girl x
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According to my sister Anita, I cause trouble wherever I go. Glad to discover I’m not the only one!
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From one troublemaker to another..Good fun isn’t it??? haha
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but don’t spread it about, they’ll all be doing it tomorrow…
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OK…Just between me and you then x
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My grandmother had nine sisters. You sound like most of them. Trust me, that’s a huge compliment. 🙂
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And there was I, thinking they broke the mould after me!
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Hi Jaye, just loved your about page – you cracked me up!!! A wonderful gift from you on Christmas Day – laughter!!! I’ve been avoiding the truth for a decade but it seems I too, am now Officially old – just turned 70 (but only measured in years, just a number, but it has gotten quite large – Ha).
Seems we have the same feelings about photos. Would love to hear about your adventures in self-publishing. I’m toying with the idea – wondering if it is anything more than just what the old vanity presses used to do?? Would appreciate some links to your experiences if you have posted them. Would appreciate a quick review (if you might find the time) of a couple of my posts to see if you think it might be worthwhile for me to try??
http://www.thereluctantpoetweb.wordpress.com – HER MOSAIC HEART and I DROPPED A PEBBLE IN A POND.
Thank you so much for your reblog of my HE HELD MY HEART IN HIS HAND – a very sweet Christmas gift – you guys made my day!! I am following you and looking forward to your posts and exploring your archives too! Wishing you a wonderful and joyous Christmas Day!
xoxoxo
Chuck
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So glad you liked the sound of me, Chuck. I do try to keep cheerful in this miserable world of ours, always looking for the good stuff!
As for this self publishing lark, there must be something we can do to be more successful, for others already have! When I find the secret, and I know I will, one of these days, I will tell everybody!
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I will be anxiously waiting!!
xoxoxo
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Great introduction! It’s nice to meet you!
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Good to meet you too, Robert!
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Dear Jaye, Just read your Journal – week 5! Sorry to hear about the way things are slowly moving! Hopefully, extremely slow, like an old time glacier! One thing they think may be helpful is taking Tumeric twice a day. This is a big part of the diet in India and they have a very low incidence in their older generations. The other thing is that sometimes medications can cause this or the interactions of them together. Sending you blessings and hope and health!!
xoxoxo
Chuck
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I have been thinking about turmeric, so thanks for the reminder!
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Seem to be one of the things that helps ward off mental decline in India??? Check it out online – benefits of Tumeric.
xoxoxo
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Will do… and thanks…
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Pleased to meet you! Your sense of humor reminds me of a friend of mine.
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Glad to meet you too!
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Jaye, I know I’ve never had you on my blog for a Conversations with Colleen spot. If you’re interested, read here: https://colleenchesebro.com/how-to-submit-to-conversations-with-colleen/. I’m booked until February 2020 so you plenty of time. Let me know. It’s the least I can do for all the kindness you show me and my blog. ❤
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How lovely of you to ask, Colleen…
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It’s been awhile. I think we did one last August or so. Good to refresh memories. ❤️
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Have you pencilled me in yet?
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Yes, for February 15th. ❤
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I have your list of questions and will email you after I launch the current WIP! You could pencil me in for February?
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