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Jean's Projects
and A Few Samples Too

 

I'm always working on something new or editing, editing, editing! Writing has definitely become a way of life for me. I mean, how many people miss writing essays when they leave university? (That's when I truly realised that there was something crazy-strange going on.) Or how about an idea that keeps you up at night until you just have to get up and write it down? That's me too.

 

The 15 Date Rule
(Formerly under the working title 'Lunar Girl')

Allie, an astrophysicst, must overcome her insecurities to find her Mr. Brainy Right. Problem is, she has a serious case of stick your foot in your mouth disease which always seems to help her end her relationships prematurely and spectacularly.

This project is hovering around the 110,000 word mark and is a romantic comedy. It is completed and looking for a publisher. If you would like to read a sample, please click on the link to your right. It will open as a PDF.

 

There's No Place Like Home
(Formerly under the working title 'Wedding Story')

Beth must choose between the love of her life, Oz, who is battling his own demons, shutting Beth out, or between Nash, the smooth city doctor. Both have their pluses, both have their minuses. Either way, it won't be an easy choice for Beth.

This project is hovering around the 101,000 word mark and falls under the genre of Women's Lit. It is completed but under some minor revisions. If you would like to read the opening scene, please click on the link to your right. It will open as a PDF.

* This scene placed 6th in the Grand Beginnings 2008 Contest.

 

Kids Play!: Over 700 Anywhere, Anytime Activities to Fight Boredom

See your kids twiddling their thumbs or dragging their legs out behind them, moaning, "I'm sooooo bored!" Help your kids learn what it's like to be a kid again! With activities ranging from Red Rover to how to make their own flubber to I spy activities, you are sure to never hear those words again!

Completed children's book of activity ideas with instructions, game rules and more.

 

Where There's Fire

Jen, a reserved wilderness guide, falls for the fire inspector who is sent out to investigate a forest fire in which Jen is the primary suspect.

Approximately 90,000 words. Romantic Comedy. Completed, yet still in progress.

 

 
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