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Driving over the Malahat in my 19 year old car

Yesterday I drove over the notorious Malahat to attend a new writing group, the Vancouver Island Chapter of the Romance Writers of America being held in Nanaimo. I didn't think I wrote romance... but thought what the heck, I'll join. Perhaps the romance writers group will be the perfect thing to help me write the "spicy" chapters of my story better? I guess time will tell its own story.

Anyway, it was a lovely sunny morning yesterday. The birds were singing and the sun was already hot when my alarm clock woke me. After showering I ate breakfast and set off on the arduous trip for a 19 year old car. Local people would tell you the Malahat Drive is a killer. My meeting started at 11AM. While motoring up the Malahat I heard a loud noise coming from underneath my car. It was like the exhaust was about to crack open. My first thoughts were, "Oh bloody hell, what now? Maybe I should turn back." Apprehensive? Scared? Yes. My car doesn't go for a service until tomorrow.

Well, I'm a spunky little Brit, so I continued on and arrived safely. It was a great meeting with some lively members. I was glad I didn't turn back, although I worried about my return trip.

One of my cousins live in Nanaimo, so I killed two birds with one stone and went to visit her and her hubby afterwards. We had a great visit and a nice dinner together. As I had my laptop with me she asked to hear some of my audio book trailers. They both enjoyed them saying they knew why my reciting voice is popular this side of the world! How nice. I didn't arrive back in Victoria until 10PM. Boy, I was tired but I slept like a baby last night.

What a lovely day!

"INNER STRENGTH" written by Starla

Produced for Starla, a friend of a friend. Read using a strong north English accent.
Enjoy!

"Annie said I needed to start writing, so here goes....

I got it in my head one day that I wanted to do something different. I had always sat back and let the world move past me. But this particular year I wanted to do something ... anything! So I signed up to go to school to learn to drive a truck. Packed my stuff and was off to Lafayette, Louisiana. A week later Katrina hit, closing off any avenues of going back to my old job......."

"AFTER THE FLOOD" written by Shane Joseph

A seven minute reading of Shane Joseph's book "AFTER THE FLOOD" to be published later this year, enjoy!

"1st July, 2012 -- formerly known as Canada Day -- we arrived at the place that was to become our new home. How do you come to terms with the familiar past being suddenly wiped out? You cannot go back to it because its under water. These last few days, I have reminisced about the great barbeques and pool parties we celebrated in what is now the Old World before the Flood, yearning for some of that familiarity. Yet now that I look back, those times were not without their flaws. The neighbours, who were great fun to be with at hockey games and such, were middle class and inscrutable. But I had considered that normal.

When they had all suddenly disappeared ........ "

Have a question to ask about Shane's new novel? Please leave your queries and Shane will reply here, thanks.

Visit Shane's website to purchase his literary works here: http://www.shanejoseph.com/

Please contact me to produce an inexpensive book trailer for your literary work, thank you!

"Joan" versus BC Disability Rules

Sorry folks, I've been so busy recently and unable to post here, the date is 2nd May not 27th April as stated. Designing book trailers, book readings and other activities are taking up a great deal of my time, as is communicating with officials regarding disabled people trying to become employed again.

One woman's audio story is below. Turn up your sound if neccessary.

"Joan" versus BC disability rules

Somebody said it couldnt be done and Canadian anthem

This is the first ever tube I ever made when I was recovering from really bad injuries and also a cold. So you will hear my nose is a bit bunged up..ha. Years ago mMy doctor told me I'd never move my arms or work again. A miracle happened, I did find employment! Yay! Okay, it wasn't exactly the type of work that I wanted to do but I did work again.

You will hear the Canadian National anthem before hearing my story written by Edgar A Guest 1881-1959. Please click your back button to return here or enjoy some more of me at You Tube. Thanks for visiting my blog. Enjoy!

THE CHANNEL SWIMMER

THE CHANNEL SWIMMER a humerous poem written by UK poet Marriot Edgar and recited by 'yours truly' using a north English accent.

THE OLE IN THE ARK written by Marriot Edgar

Click the wee smile to hear an amusing poem "The Ole in the Ark" by Marriot Edgar recited in an old Lancashire womans accent. Enjoy! Use your "Back button" to view more posts here.

MY WODAN DAY written and read by Jessie B Tyson

This is a short story I wrote in January 2009, when my car wouldn't start. Gee ... I was ticked but I got a story out of it..ha. Please click the title to see more tubes.

"Twice in a Blue Moon" by Marianne Paul. Read by Jessie B Tyson

Click here to listen to more of my readings!

"A gift for a gift"
Jessie



Excerpt: "When Aley Pierce writes, her words don’t stay on the page but spill into reality. Or so her neighbours think, who see her words as evil. Tensions escalate into an organized campaign of book banning and book burning, until Aley herself doubts who she is and what she does. A century and a half earlier, Elizabeth Barnes’ talent for water dowsing unearths a body in her neighbour’s field. Under growing accusations that she is a witch, Elizabeth is blamed for the drought that puts a stranglehold on the small farming community. But water dowsing isn’t Elizabeth’s only talent – she is a clairvoyant. Does she see the future or create it? Even Elizabeth doesn’t know. Beneath the unfolding of the blue moon, events resurface across time, and the lives of the two women interlink. Does Aley create Elizabeth, or is Elizabeth dreaming Aley?"

"Redemption in Paradise" by Shane Joseph. Read by Jessie B Tyson

"Redemption in Paradise" by Shane Joseph.

Buy "Redemption in Paradise" click here

See more of my you tubes here: http://www.youtube.com/user/JessieBTyson

Or click "See all" for a larger variety of voices reading poems, recipes and stories.

ZESTY CHICKEN BITES by the Cooking Ladies

Heres a recipe for Zesty Chicken bites from the Cooking Ladies Recipe's from the Road. Enjoy!

Available in bookstores everywhere: ISBN: 1-58008-672-1
To order online,visit the publisher's website: Ten Speed Press
You can also order at the following websites: Amazon.com Amazon.ca Barnes & Noble

The Cooking Ladies have beeen regular columnists for RV Lifestyle Magazine since 1998. For great recipes and travel adventures read our regular column and feature articles in Canada's RV Lifestyle Magazine.Find more recipes from the Cooking Ladies here: http://www.thecookingladies.com/

"What Heaven means to me" written and read by Jessie B Tyson

This is a story I wrote for Rosemary, an elderly member of my local writers group who is dreadfully sick. Seems the hospital cannot do any more for her now. Last week Rosemary sent members a project, asking us to write a short story about what heaven meant to each of us. When I finished writing mine I decided to turn it into a video, so she could watch it on TV in the comfort of her bed. This was when I had the pleasure of meeting her for the very first time on 9th March 2009 when I presented her with my story in person. While viewing it she nodded, smiling with approval. It was the best critique I could wish for!

The picture on my video below is me as a child. Cripes! I look like "the great toothless one!" ha.

See more book trailers here: My You Tube channel
Jessie Tyson.

Since writing this Rosemary died. She will be terribly missed by all who knew her.

Satisfied customer - author Shane Joseph

Jessie Tyson is developing book trailers and is seeking writers wishing to advertise their existing or forthcoming books via this medium. The video book trailer, which can run from 2-4 minutes, is an emerging concept.

Jessie has created her own catalogue on You Tube, see her growing list of trailers here:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=JessieBTyson&view=videos

One of her satisfied customers Shane Joseph, author of Fringe Dwellers and Redemption in Paradise had this to say:

"Jessie embodies the 'You' in You Tube by keeping her trailers, short, dramatic and home grown. She is a treat to work with."

website: http://www.shanejoseph.com/


RAGE by Shane Joseph

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YZMXHZMLPo