inspiration – Page 2 – Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

Becoming a Writer…

Aug 1, 2026

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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…

An Afternoon with Jaye…

Jul 28, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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I mentioned Scrivener the other day, and that must have triggered something in my brain. MS Word was still playing silly buggers, they have changed everything, making it very difficult to do anything. I have tried to learn Scrivener in the past, and although the basics were easy, I never managed to become adept. I…

Pink or Blue?

Jul 25, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #challenge, #Fiction, #journal, #Magic, #reading, #trees, #writing, beautiful things, blogging, bonsai, disapointing, flowers, inspiration, life as an author, sharing interests, Writing

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…

Sunday Smiles…

Jul 19, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #journal, beautiful things, blogging, flowers, inspiration, sharing interests

Hello everyone! The heat has eased and we can breathe again. Yay! Not sure how long this will last, but it is very welcome right now. I am actually starting to think again, and this is more than welcome. I have plans for the coming weeks, and change is in the air! love always Jaye…

Beyond Dark: Belladona Review #Mystery #Fiction

Jul 18, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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Something sinister dwells in the shadows of Ottawa. Grief and fear grip the city as one by one, women within the local entertainment industry end up dead on the streets, posed with a bizarre signature. Someone is slipping a deadly poison into the drinks of musicians, models, and actresses. Confounded and convinced a woman is…

Coping with a Sea Change…

Jul 13, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #challenge, #journal, #writing, blogging, frustration, fun and games, health, life as an author

I seem to have spent my life having to change. So many times, due to ever changing circumstances, have caused me to rethink who I am, and how I want to be in the future. As much as I am used to making these changes, this past year has been something else. I have had…

Busy Writing…

Jul 10, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in life as an author

This hot weather has been making life unbearable, but I have found a cool spot in my office and have been writing my socks off! Anita loves football, and has been glued to the TV, watching every match. I like a good match, but it is so hot in the front room. Five minutes in…

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

Jul 10, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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‘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…

Sunday Thoughts and Flowers…

Jul 5, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

in #achievements, #Colours, #journal, #Weather, #writing, beautiful things, blogging, flowers, gardening, photography, sharing interests, Writing

This is Myrtle, and I never expected to see this display of flowers this year. Anita had it trimmed, as it was growing like crazy, and that, I thought, was that. ( I really miss not being in control of the gardening!) But, as you can see, it has more than made up for the…

A New beginning and a Review…

Jul 2, 2026

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Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

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I was busy going about all the daily jobs this morning, not a care in the world. Happy to be able to do anything, really. It was a when I stopped for a quick rest, that my mind had other ideas. First, it supplied me with a long list of things I should be doing…

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