“Sing like no one’s listening,
love like you’ve never been hurt,
dance like nobody’s watching,
and live like it’s heaven on earth.”
–Mark Twain

I read this a few weeks ago , and it stuck with me. These past few months have been hard on me, on the majority of the world. A lot of people passed away, many still will.
It’s been a while – months – since I last posted here. I didn’t spend these months wallowing in sadness and self-pity.
I read a lot, I wrote a lot, I queried many agents and publishing houses. I let my kids drive me crazy, though I’ve never been sane to begin with, so they only needed to take me around the corner.
I even created a facebook author page. I’m posting the link below – I’m in need of followers! If you have a page, give me a follow and I’ll follow back. I’ve also updated my books here on my blog, and started posting on fb.
This week, I decided it’s time I started writing reviews for the books I read, to return to wp, and straighten my routines again.
I’m hoping to connect again to the friends I made here – looking forward to making rounds again!
My new fb author page:
Sending hugs and sunshine Jina
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And some your way too.
Thanks for visiting!
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Sending hearts and glitter
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👍
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Thanks for sharing the poem, Jina.
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You’re welcome! It’s been stuck in my mind for weeks now. I thought dropping it here would unplug the repeat button haha
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😊 I hope it worked!
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It actually did. I think my subconscious wanted me to share it here, so it kept repeating it in my mind.
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Great!
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You’ll get better, Jina. Try not to let the global climate get to you. I’m sure that getting back your mojo will help you find harmony and add to your blessings 💕
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Thank you!
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Welcome back, Jina! I took two months off the end of 2020 myself. It was a rough year for all. Congrats on all you accomplished with querying, writing, and reading.
I deleted my Facebook account several years ago, so I can’t give you a like, but I look forward to seeing your blog posts again!
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It’s great being back, Mae. People keep saying I’m missing a lot without an author page, so I decided to give it a go. We’ll see.
Thanks for dropping by!
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This has been a tough year, Jina. As hope rises on the horizon, it seems a good time to regroup. Congrats on trying the FB avenue. I gave it up for lack of time a few years ago, but I know many authors who use it as their main platform. And thanks for the Twain poem. Rather wonderful, I’d say. Welcome back!
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It’s great to be back, Diana. I tried the mailing list first, but couldn’t get the landing page to stick, so I moved on to fb. Hopefully it’ll work.
Thanks for dropping by Diana!
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It’s a beautiful, life-affirming quote. It’s good to see you back again in these strange times. We’re all just doing what we can…
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Thanks. It’s great to be back here.
Hopefully this year will be better.
Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful day!
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You too, all the best for 2021.
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Congratulations on your new FB page. I’d see ya there, but I don’t have a FB account. Thanks for sharing some uplifting Twain with us.:-)
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Thanks. A lot of people skip the fb page, but mostly, those have mailing lists. I had trouble with the mailing list, so I opted to try fb.
Thanks for dropping by, Priscilla!
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Welcome back! I understand needing to step away sometimes, especially during these very difficult days. That quote is wonderful and I’m glad you shared it – and best of luck with the querying! ❤
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Thank you!
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Welcome back and good luck, Jina!
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Thank you!
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Welcome back, Gina! ❤ Following your FB & shared…
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Thanks, Bette! It’s great connecting!
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So glad to see you back in the swing of things. Sometimes we just need to step away for our own sanity. I followed your author page and shared it, although the share came up on my personal Facebook account. For some reason, I was having trouble getting it to post on my author page.
And you might have already followed it, but in case you haven’t, it’s here: https://www.facebook.com/CathleenTownsendAuthor/.
I know what you mean about trying to get back into a better groove. I’m trying to simultaneously manage review groups on goodreads, actually use the Bookbub platform, and I’m giving Story Origin a go to build my newsletter audience. And I’m at least trying not to ignore Facebook.
And of course, I’m trying to actually write again. I’m just working my way around a massive block.
2020 was a terrible year. So far, the news isn’t convincing me that this one’s going to be much better, but I’m trying to make my personal corner of it a little better.
Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help you do the same. Email link is on the sidebar of my blog. : )
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Thanks Cathleen. I’m not convinced 2021 will be better either, but we can’t just let circumstances dictate how we’d live. We do what’s good for us and hope it’s the right thing to do.
Thanks for the offer – I’ll probably be sending you messages on and off 😉
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I love that poem 🙂
Welcome back, I took a few months away from blogging too as I couldn’t balance the end of my degree with blogging and the state of the world. It’s been a hard year for everyone and I hope you and your family managed to stay safe.
I’ve finally been persuaded a Facebook page may be a good idea, so when I make my page I’ll give you a follow 🙂
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Thanks Louise. I’ll look forward to your fb page.
I’m glad to be back and glad to find most of my friends are still here.
Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful rest of the week.
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You’re welcome Jina, it’s nice to reconnect with everyone. Enjoy the rest of your week too 🙂
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welcome back, Jina! 🙂
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Thanks, Kevin!
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Welcome back, Jina!
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Thanks, Jill! It’s great to be back!
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I deleted FB, otherwise I’d follow 🙂 good luck with your queries! and love the words of M Twain you mentioned 💙📚🔆
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Thanks!
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Welcome back! It has been a tough year on everyone, in so many ways. I’m hoping things will slowly get better, too. Hugs to you!
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Thank you! Here’s hoping for a better 2021 for everyone.
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Congrats on your productivity! Yes, no reason to be down or depressed. It is what it is. We just soldier on.
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True.
Thanks for dropping by, Jacqui.
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Having said that, I need a nap!
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Jina, it’s lovely you’re back! 😀 It is the most dreadful of times and I was away last Spring to regroup my thoughts and emotions. Well done for persevering with submissions and good luck to them. I’m not on FB so can’t connect or follow you there but I’m sure it will grow quickly. BTW. I love the Mark Twain quote and one I’ll file away. A good reminder for us all!
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I’m glad to be back, Annika. I missed the interactions with friends I made here. It’s a great quote that stuck with me – and still is.
Thanks for the visit, Annika, and have a great rest of the week.
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Welcome back, Jina! Sounds like you’ve been busy in your downtime. Breaks are nice, but it’s also good to reconnect. Off to follow your FB page!
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I missed being here!
I didn’t find your author page so I sent you a friend request. I’m not fb savvy, so please send me an invite and I’ll like and follow your page.
Thanks for the follow and for dropping by, Teri!
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FB searches can be so weird – people I know who have a page and can still be difficult to find. Here’s the link https://www.facebook.com/TeriPolenAuthor
Thanks, Jina!
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got it!
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Splendid Gina!
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Thanks!
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My pleasure 🌸
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Lovely to have you back here again, Jina. Sounds like you’ve kept busy, despite the upheavals. Good luck with your new resolutions. I’ll be reading with interest!
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Thanks, Cath. I hadn’t realized how much I missed wp until I did a few rounds and started catching up.
Thanks for dropping by and have a great evening!
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I’ve heard the phrase “dance like nobody’s watching”, but didn’t realized it was from Mark Twain.
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It’s a beautiful and inspiring quote. Thanks for the visit and have a wonderful day!
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you’ve certainly been busy, welcome back! Congrats on your publications and good luck with it all.
sorry I only blog, not into other social media!
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Thanks, Kate.
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Great to see you back blogging, Jina! I hit the Like button with my When Women Inspire Facebook page ~ See you over there too 🙂
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It’s great to be back. I followed you back there too.
Thanks for the visit, Christy and have a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks for the follow back on Facebook, Jina! Have a nice weekend 😊
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It’s good to have you back!
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Thank you!
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I did not realize that quote was from Mark Twain. Love it!
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It’s a great quote.
Thanks for the visit and happy Valentine’s day!
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Good to hear from you!
I’ve been kind of MIA myself lately. Need to fix that…
Sorry, I don’t have FB. I hope you get plenty of others to follow.
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Nah, no worries. I’m glad to hear from you.
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Welcome back ❤
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Thank you.
And so sorry for the late response!
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No prob Jina!
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I’ve found the same — it’s not been an easy time but I’ve got a lot done. I’ll run on & like your page now – congrats 🙂
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