exploring – Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

Unfinished Business…

Sep 3, 2026

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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……

Can AI be helpful?

Jun 1, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #journal, blogging, exploring, frustration, fun and games, life as an author, sharing interests

I just spent a very confusing hour with the WP AI assistant.’They can sometimes be helpful with sorting out complicated problems, but on occasion, they don’t seem to know any more than I do. I used them last week in desperation, to change the layout of a page, and they followed my…

A Job Too Far?

May 12, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #journal, #Weather, blogging, exploring, fun and games, inspiration, sharing interests

The garden tap has been leaking for weeks. I feel guilty every time I turn it on, and I have been desperate to get around to fixing it. The first thing I did was look for a replacement on Amazon, as ours might be beyond repair. I even ended up sending for two, but on…

Spring Sunday…

Mar 8, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #journal, #Magic, beautiful things, blogging, exploring, flowers, gardening, inspiration, sharing interests

I finally managed to stagger outside, desperate to see what was going on. I could see something peeping through the foliage of the hedge, and I was really hoping it was the forsythia. It was, and looking better than ever. And boy was I surprised at the rest of the progress, most of my favourites…

Better Days are Coming!

Feb 16, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #challenge, #journal, #Magic, #Promises, beautiful things, blogging, exploring, hope, inspiration, life as an author, mystery, peace, sharing interests, thoughts

I could feel the stirrings of something new and very different yesterday. I didn’t dwell on it too much, as there hasn’t been much good news lately, and I didn’t want to scare it off. But even though I tried to ignore it, the feeling persisted. I was beginning to feel very different. Dare I…

2026 is looking better already!

Jan 26, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #journal, #Promises, #writing, blogging, exploring, hope, inspiration, life as an author, sharing interests

The Chinese New Year: The year of the Fire Horse… (February 17, 2026 -February 5, 2027) I don’t think I would get any argument as to whether last year was worth our time. So, news of a possible better year is most welcome! Apparently, this will be a year that moves quickly and thinks even…

Testing the Water…

Jan 23, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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My Twilight Thoughts…

Jan 8, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #challenge, #journal, blogging, disapointing, exploring, frustration, hope, sharing interests, thoughts

As the New Year begins to settle in, I have been having trouble coming up with any resolutions, inspiration, or plans for our future. I’m sure this refusal to knuckle down and get cracking is due in the most part to the last few months of 2025. For a while, I found it very hard…

Monday Thoughts…

Oct 13, 2025

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #challenge, #journal, #trees, beautiful things, blogging, exploring, hope, inspiration, sharing interests

I was looking for an image to start my week… Something awe inspiring, or maybe one to kick start some enthusiasm? I have to admit that I didn’t start the day well. The thought of another day, struggling to come up with new ideas that work was not the best way to start. Bad enough…

Should we ever leave our writing comfort zone?

Sep 16, 2025

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #Fiction, #journal, #writing, blogging, books, exploring, inspiration, life as an author, Poetry, sharing interests, Writing

I read an interesting article the other day about writer’s tendencies. That women writers tend to stick to subjects they are familiar with, and that male writers usually jump right in the deep end. I’m sure this isn’t entirely true, but it made me think about my current WIP. My previously talented detective’s life is…

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