Christmas – Page 4 – Jean's Writing

A big thank you and Happy Holidays to my readers

Published on December 9, 2015December 6, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

Without you my year would’ve been very boring.

This year will be very special for our family. It will be the first time in over 3 years that my kids and grandkids will be in the same country for Christmas. To say I’m excited is an understatement!

But no matter the greeting, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, Happy St. Lucia Day, Happy Ramadan or Eid, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Omisoka, or even a Joyous Yule Day, my wish is that you will have a safe and wonderful month of December.

May we have peace on earth, understanding and compassion for our fellow humans. How to say Merry Christmas around the world.

Thank you so much for making my year a great year!

happy holidays

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Are you still searching for the perfect gift?

Published on December 7, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

Tryouts for Ben may not be perfect, but it’s damn good if I do say so myself!

And there is still time to get this book before Christmas!

There is nothing better than a book that encourages a kid to succeed.

Buy Tryouts for Ben Today!

Add it in a stocking hung over the mantle with care, give it to a teacher for her library, a nephew, niece, or neighbor – please share!

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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!

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Tell me do you give books at Christmas?

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Do it For Pleasure

Published on December 15, 2012December 15, 2012 by Jean M. Cogdell1 Comment

My novel stalled over the summer, but then I remembered why I’d started this book. It began as a project for my granddaughters. A recent conversation with one of them prompted me to get off my procrastinating duff and get busy. I’d allowed myself to be sidelined by many of the blogs and self-help articles on how to write, sell and publish.

My Inbox filled to overflowing, reading one after another, soon I’m sucked in, and the day is gone. Now don’t get me wrong, nine out of ten are terrific and worth reading if that’s how I wished to spend my time, but I’ve got a novel to write.

Since that day things have been progressing much better. I’m still not moving at lightening speed but after the holidays, I plan on no excuses.

After the events in Connecticut yesterday, I’m reminded once more how precious time is and if I’m to finish my novel before my grandkids have kids of their own, I will keep my goal in sight. So, I’ll do my best to remember the only accolades I want or need for this book are the ones coming from five adoring fans who think I’m great no matter how many copies I’ll sell. They are my target audience.

Should anyone else enjoy the words I put between the first page and last, well that’ll be icing on the cake. Now I’ve some writing to do for the love of some young readers and the pure pleasure of writing.

Stay motivated.

Jean