Writing – Page 148 – Jean's Writing

Do you think books add to the magic of Christmas?

Published on November 22, 2015November 21, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

At our house they do!

And not just the traditional, Night Before Christmas.

My children, and grandchildren love getting books for birthdays and Christmas.

After the dishes are washed, the Legos are scattered and the candy eaten, nothing beats curling up with a new book. For a little while, quiet descends throughout the house through the magic of a good book.

Now is the time to fill those stocking with gifts that last past Christmas morning.

I was so excited when my copies arrived this week!

Are there kids in your family between the ages of 6-9?

If so please add my book to your shopping list!

Just click on the picture and head over to Amazon.com!

Tell me do you give books at Christmas?

Please follow me @jeancogdell on Twitter and jean.cogdell on Facebook!
Don’t forget, pay it forward, share this post with your Twitter peeps and Facebook fans

A little afternoon delight

Published on November 21, 2015November 20, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell6 Comments

“Hold her steady!”

“I am!” The old ladder shook. A splinter pricked my left hand. Damn, he’s got no business on the roof. I should’ve called a repairman.

I tipped my head back, and squinted in the blinding sun. A chuckled escaped my lips.

“Woman, you won’t be laughing when I fall.”

“Yeah, I will. But in the meantime, I’m enjoying the view.”

From this angle he didn’t look a day past thirty. My heart fluttered at the tight Levis perched above my head. A warm flush crept up my neck.

“Hurry up,” I said. The words caught, his head turned, and brown eyes met mine.

“Coming. The roof can wait.”

man_on_ladder

Prompt #91 – view

Click on “The Prompt” and join in the fun.

Are you Timid, Nervous or Couragous?

Published on November 20, 2015November 19, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell8 Comments

I’ll admit, I fall somewhere between Timid Tammy and Nervous Nell.

For a positive, happy person, blowing my own horn is not easy. I don’t like to ask for help or favors. I’m a terrible salesperson. I believe in me, but the idea that others might find value in what I’ve accomplished sounds a bit far-fetched.

Hiding behind a computer screen is a lot easier than speaking face-to-face with a group of strangers. I fumble with “the ask.”

I even found it difficult to help my daughter sell her Girl Scout Cookies. Now that’s just plain pitiful. I mean, who can’t sell GS cookies. Everyone loves them. But I ended up buying more than we sold. Of course loving the Peanutbutter patties helped.

I wonder, do all authors get a case of the jitters when it comes to selling their work?

Surely, I’m not the only writer out there who fears rejection. Maybe I’m not the only one who relates to the Lion in Oz.

I’m curious. Let me know where and how did you market your book?

Did you go to a local bookstore? Library? Call all your friends and relatives?

Spatter Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social media sites?

What was your experience? Are you a good salesperson?

I found this article very encouraging, I hope you do too.

Opinion: Asking Takes Courage posted on ALLI November 16, 2015 by Mohana Rajakumar

Talk to me in the comments and please remember to check me out at my @jeancogdell on Twitter and jean.cogdell on Facebook!

And don’t forget, pay it forward with a click and share this post with your Twitter peeps and Facebook fans.

How to join in the holiday rush

Published on November 19, 2015June 7, 2017 by Jean M. Cogdell9 Comments

I’d love to have a little of that holiday rush head my way.

Now don’t shoot the messenger. I know Thanksgiving comes first and I share your frustration with all the decorations flooding the stores earlier and earlier every year.

snowman holidays