My bank of dreams has held a precious one for over forty years and during the last few months I have been getting up early to sit and write. A loving friend Pete (grandfathersky) suggested I put a board up on my wall, so I could pin all the ideas and titles for the pieces I was writing. He had the feeling it would all come together in that way and he was right.
Over the past few months, as I sat creating with my sewing, an inner drive to reach out and offer practical support to others grew. The dream became more than writing and it evolved into offering a service uniquely tailored to individual needs. Over the years I have held various training and therapy roles under different corporate umbrellas and I now wish to do it in my natural style. I felt by writing a series of books in an open and heartfelt way, that others in need would feel ‘seen’ and able to ask for support.
Pete (grandfathersky) stepped in and formatted the chapters for me and dug me out of a few technical holes, for which I am so grateful. I was in such a pickle that I was tempted to eat my own body weight in chocolate and his encouraging suggestions came from the heart and were ‘spot on’. <3
So, here I am with my first eBook self-published:
‘Writing on Water; Self-awareness’ available here…
Yay! Congratulations, Jane!
<3 lovely Jill, thank you. Xx
Thanks, lovely Jill. <3
Congratulations, Jane!
( You are welcome to come over with a guest post to promote your book, if you have time. Just drop me an email. )
Thank you, Sue, you are kind. I will do that now. <3
What a lovely inspiring idea Jane ❤️
Thank you, Val. <3
Love the title Jane and Congratulations my friend.. What an achievement.. 🙂 I am thrilled for you Jane.. And so pleased it all came together .. I will have to look into LuLu publications I have heard of them..
LOVE to you Jane
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Lovely Sue, thank you. <3 If you want to explore down this path, you might like to email me and I can share what I have discovered. It may save you time and money. Hugs and much love to you both. <3 <3 🙂
Many thanks Jane, I may well just do that.. I have looked into briefly Print on Demand in Amazon, but just as an idea not anything definite I have saved your email so you can edit it from the comment to save it being left exposed..
Many thanks again, and I will be in touch after the bank-holiday weekend to pick your brains LOL.. Big Hugs.. right back at you.. <3 We are ready for a rest.. 🙂 lol <3
Thank you, Sue, you are as thoughtful as ever. Huge hugs and much <3 and yes, here's to a restful weekend. You must be worn out from all your decorating and plot tending. I have brains like spaghetti and an over whelming desire to just sit and knit. <3 xXx <3
I have my Aran sweater ‘s neck to finish off, and seams to join I left it when I went on holiday in July… I am leaving for the darker evenings to sit and finish.. Making the most of the Sun this weekend and Yes, We are truly tired out, but its OH so worth the effort.. And by the time it wants doing again.. Hubby says he will definitely not be the one doing it.. LOL He is seven years my senior, and its taken its toll.. But he also fitted new light-switches and other DIY as well as painting etc.. He got a great big hug!! And Pat on the back.. <3 haha..
Off to pick some Dahlias in the plot this afternoon and that is as much as I am doing LOL!…
Enjoy the Sunny Bank Holiday Jane… and you will be hearing from me for sure.. <3 <3 <3
Oh yes, Sue, he truly deserved a hug after all that. <3 I can 'see' you picking your dahlias. <3 I have a few things waiting to have the neck knitted and then sewn up. At the moment, I am knitting a blanket in straight stitch in a lovely yarn that knits up as fair isle, without me having to do a thing. It's magic and lovely and about all I can manage right now. Ha ha….hugs and here's to a restful weekend for us all. Much love <3 <3 <3
The blanket sounds wonderful.. I hope it gets a debut on your blog!! 🙂
Sending mega hugs back 🙂
Congrats Jane!
Thank you, Brad and hugs for you. Xx
Congratulations, Jane
Thank you, John and for your support across social media. Hugs for you all. Xx
Congratulations, Jane! I wish you all the best. xxXX <3 XXxx
Thank you, lovely Clare. <3 Much <3 and hugs for you all. Xx <3
Thank you, Jane! XXxxXX <3 XXxxXX
Excellent, Jane. It’s wonderful that your loving gift will now have an even larger outreach. I know you feel good about lots of hard work coming to fruition. Like the man said: “I love it when a plan comes together!”
Thank you, my Bro. <3 for you both, always. <3 xXx
Congratulations.
I’m off to Honduras to visit my daughter & family, so I’ll read it when I return.
Thank you, Jane and here’s wishing you a lovely time with your daughter and her family. <3
Congratulations on being published. Eating your body weight in chocolates? Sounds like a good plan. 🙂
Thank you, Ian and yes, chocolate can be so helpful. 😉 Hugs for you both. Xx
Oh Jane! So very proud of you!!
Many,Many congratulations! And much love, of course!
xxxxxxooooo
Jeannie
My buddy, thank you. Huge <3 and many hugs flowing to you. xXx <3
Congratulations Jane and I am sure your book will mean a lot to many.
The title itself appeals to me and I will look into it as the subject also interests me.
May you both fly.
Miriam
Miriam, thank you. Your kind thoughts mean a lot. Hugs for you, lovely. <3 xXx
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Thank you, Sue. Xx
Thank you for the re-blog, Sue. Much appreciated. <3
Congratulations, Jane! The cover is fabulous and the website is beautiful, very inviting.
Aww Kathy, thank you so much for visiting and taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment. Hugs for you and I hope your hand has fully recovered? <3 Xxx
It has Jane, thanks for asking.
Congratulations, Jane!
Thank you, Bette. <3
That is great. Congrats. I’ll check out your book.
Thank you, Rabirius. Hugs x
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
Thank you for your kind support, as I appreciate it. Hugs x
Congratulations my Lovely! I’m so happy for your new release. You are like a fairy dancing from one creative endeavor to another – The Flight of the Bumblebee, lol. Wishing you much success my friend. <3 oxox
Thank you, my unicorn buddy, as that means so much coming from you. You are the beacon for so many of us. Hugs and much love. Xxxx <3 Xxxx <3
You are truly humbling my Lovely <3 xoxo
Congratulations! Jane,
You are creative and caring and very talented. My very best wishes for a huge success in this and all you do!
Sarah
Thank you, Sarah. I can feel your loving kindness and support and am grateful for it. <3 Xxx
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Huge congratulations, Jane. And hugs – of course!! I hope it’s a blinding success – but it’s a huge achievement anyway (I know!). x
Hugs flowing right back to you, Mike. It’s a steep mountain climb isn’t it? I am working my way to your launch email to support you too. More hugs. Xx
Jane, I wish you and your book all success. I am sure it can help many
seeing how sensitive you are to others.
Checked on Lulu just now but it isn’t out on Kindle yet …
hugs
Miriam
Hello lovely Miriam, thank you so much for your support. Funnily enough, it doesn’t show on Amazon Kindle under the name of the book, but under my name! Not sure why… http://www.amazon.com/author/janesturgeon/
Hugs and <3 xX
Congratulations! This feels like perfect timing – a coming together of exactly what is meant to be.
Thank you for your insight and understanding, lovely JoAnna and your support. It’s lovely to have you as part of the adventure. <3 xXx
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Congratulations, Jane dear, with the launch of Writing on Water.
I saw your post some time ago but as time was tight, decided to revisit to give it the due consideration.
Love your cover. It hints of self-reflection, serenity and one with nature. And the title speaks volumes. Excellent.
I’m confident Writing on Water is full of giving – as you are – and a wellspring for many souls.
I wish for all good things to line your path, Jane.
Luv & Hugz
Eric
My special buddy, thank you for your thoughtful, insightful and kind thoughts. I am touched that you took the time to do this and I appreciate it, and you, very much.
Sending sparkly energy your way and hugs, of course. xXx <3
Hola again Jane, Have just read the huge, positive response to your new book. It’s a pleasure to ‘meet’ a new (to me…) writer. Love the cover! Will check it out. Wishing you mega sales. Hugs xx
Hola Joy and thank you lovely. Your kind words mean a lot. Hugs Xx
I have been reading your blogs. What a special ‘find’ you are Jane Sturgeon!! Lucky us. Hugs xx
Oh Joy, thank you so much. Joy by name and Joy by nature. It’s so good to join together in this global village of ours. Hugs Xxx
Thank you. Indeed it is! Peace and love. xx
Big hugs back to you Jane and congratulations! ????????
Amanda, thank you, lovely. Hugs Xx