#challenge – Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

How do you cope with overwhelm?

Sep 7, 2026

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I found myself in a bit of a quandary yesterday. Everywhere I looked, there were things piling up. Things that will need to be sorted, fixed, or amended as soon as humanly possible. I tried my very best to keep my cool, but the more I tried, the harder it became. At one point, I…

Unfinished Business…

Sep 3, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #Fiction, #journal, #writing, blogging, exploring, hope, inspiration, promotion, sharing interests, Worry, Writing

I have finally found something to say that makes sense of the state of my head. I have been hovering over so many things lately, constantly wondering why I never seem to get around to finishing anything. My first thought was whatever it was wasn’t good enough. Not worth finishing. Then came all the excuses……

A Letter from Snow… #detective #Fiction

Aug 28, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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Detective David Snow My name is David Snow, and I am fortunate to be known as the detective in Jaye Marie’s books. She loves to tell the world about me, so I thought I would return the favour. I am rather fond of Jaye. It’s hard not to be, as she is a lovely lady.…

Looking Forward…

Aug 23, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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For some time now, I have spent my days trying so hard not to look backwards. This is not something I am guilty of in the first instance, so probably easier for me to do. But that doesn’t mean I have been looking forward either. Desperately avoiding depression, I haven’t been looking anywhere in particular.…

Freedom at Last?

Aug 21, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #challenge, #journal, #Suspense, #Weather, #writing, blogging, disapointing, frustration, health, hope, nightmares, sharing interests

Despite the crippling heat of the last few weeks, I went ahead and made the appointment with my optician, intending to get there under my own steam for what would be the first time in months. Definitely several steps in the right direction, I thought, and although the thought was scary, I really looked forward…

Monday Magic…

Aug 17, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #journal, #Magic, beautiful things, blogging, hope, inspiration, life in the raw, sharing interests

I chose this lovely image this morning, because I am looking for a little magic to begin my week with. Rosemary is a herb and has many uses in our lives, from health and well-being to protection against bad magic. I do try not to judge my progress these days, but it is hard not…

Honesty…

Aug 10, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #Fiction, #journal, #Magic, #reading, #writing, blogging, books, disapointing, health, inspiration, life as an author, nightmares, questions, sharing interests, Writing

At the beginning of this year, I had already begun to write my latest story. It had been on my mind for a while, and in my head at least, I had the bones of it already in place. That’s when everything started to conspire against me. Pain, paralysis and much confusion landed, and this…

Silent Sunday…

Aug 9, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #challenge, #dreaming, #journal, #Words, blogging, haunting, inspiration, nightmares, Poetry, sharing interests

I have been gathering Anita’s best poems for the new poetry book, and this one always gives me goosebumps! First impressions for the coming week are looking good, and I can’t wait to start! Love always Jaye💕

Friday Feelings…

Aug 7, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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I chose this image on purpose, really hoping these chamomile flowers will soothe this savage beast this morning! This week has been a nightmare, crammed full of all the things I don’t want to think about, and quite a few I have realised that I should be thinking about. All totally depressing and frustrating, but…

Becoming a Writer…

Aug 1, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #Fiction, #journal, #reading, #writing, blogging, books, inspiration, life as an author, sharing interests, Writing

I read an article the other day about how writers limit themselves to writing a best seller. I thought this was an odd thing to say, for that’s what we all want, isn’t it? As the writer explained, we don’t learn any other skills that way. “Successful authors practice.” Most of us read other books…

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