Writing – Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

Unfinished Business…

Sep 3, 2026

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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……

Monday Mysteries…

Aug 31, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #journal, #Weather, #writing, beautiful things, blogging, life as an author, mystery, sharing interests, Writing

This strange, mysterious image caught my attention, mainly because I find myself floundering around a lot in the dark these days. I am doing the best I can with just one eye, but it’s not easy. Luckily, it doesn’t seem to affect the writing, which is a blessing. You can barely see that it has…

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.…

Honesty…

Aug 10, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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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…

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

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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…

Pink or Blue?

Jul 25, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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Recently spotted in my overgrown jungle… Only this time last year it was blue! This hydrangea is a new addition to our garden, back when I took better care of everything. It was such a pretty blue. Don’t get me wrong, pink is a lovely colour too. I have been reading about how you can…

I forgot ‘Why’…

Jul 15, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #challenge, #Fiction, #journal, #New Release, #reading, #writing, blogging, books, disapointing, frustration, nightmares, sharing interests, thriller, Writing

I was pulled up twice yesterday in quick succession. I had just spent the afternoon re reading the first 8 chapters of my new story, Swan Song and was feeling just a little smug that everything seemed to be on track. Then I decided to finish reading Beyond Dark: Belladonna, a new detective mystery, by…

A Touch of Magic: reviewing the Secret Library. #fiction #review #Magic

Jul 10, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #book tour, #Fiction, #Magic, #New Release, #reading, #Words, #writing, blogging, books, inspiration, promotion, review, sharing interests, Writing

‘The perfect book to curl up with, whether beach or fireside. I absolutely loved it!’ Celia Anderson Book editor Lucy Thomas has just inherited her grandmother’s windswept Cornish home, and with it, a library bathed in sunlight, a spiral staircase that leads to secrets, and a battered box filled with unfinished stories… To honour her…

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