‘…I haven’t slept more than 6 hours in two days! I loved both [her] books. Informative, funny, intelligent writing by a talented lady.’
‘You won’t be able to put it down.’ (Image courtesy of Phaitoon at FreeDigitalPhotos.net)
And, the reviews continue…
‘As always, she writes with honesty and humour to engage sailors and non sailors alike.’
‘A wonderful read. Jackie’s writing style exudes energy and joie de vivre.’
‘I got it this morning and I can’t put it down.. .’
Be Warned! You may lose yourself in the pages…. (Image courtesy of Ambro at FreeDigitalPhotos.net)
These readers are reading about:
My husband working in a brothel in Barbados
Nine years on a ten metre boat
Pirates
Muggers
Man-eating crocodiles
Boat crashes
Storms
Sinking
Whale collision
French Gigolos
An impossible love
Mending a broken heart…
…and so much more….
Playing with sealions
Rescued from man-eating crocs!
For about the price of a decent cup of coffee you can lose yourself in my world – where I stepped into a fairy-tale relationship with one man, while grieving for another….. More details HERE….and…
Don’t forget to write – let me know what you think….
Here’s another great giveaway, from fellow author Elizabeth Grace, who’s written a fun book for all the family.
Patches and A Hollywood Tail Giveaway!
Want to win a copy of Patches or A Hollywood Tail? Enter to Win by Providing your Name and Email by clicking here. Accepting Entries until October 31, 2014
Of Foreign Build is out next month (November) – but you can win a copy now, simply like our FB page: Noel and Jackie’s Journeys and Share this announcement (via FB) and you go in the draw. It’s as easy as that – winner announced Tuesday 21st October!
‘FB is a terrible idea, it makes it easy for people to abuse others.’
These are some of the comments I hear from Facebook haters when I mention I use it. Yes, FB can be used to abuse people, but so can a telephone, texting and pen and paper. As for friends, why can’t you have lots of friends?
I think FB is wonderful. Not only have I re-kindled fantastic friendships but I’ve made new friends.
Just recently I met up with Linda Frylink Anderson and her lovely husband Bill. Linda and I connected on a closed sailing group for women. She’s an author and sailor too.
This month we were both in Europe and got together. We knew each other already as we chat often, offering each other support and friendship in our writing and travelling endeavours. She’s helped me relax a bit more with my writing by not over-editing and I hope I’ve motivated Linda on her next book, (well, I keep asking her where she is up to!)
I’ve made another rich, deep and rewarding friendship, so yes, I like Facebook!
If used correctly Facebook is a wonderful tool for marketing too, which is a busy occupation for me.
Here are my rules for Facebook:
Limit your use and stick to it! (Set a timer).
Use FB as a distraction from time to time. (Set a timer).
Don’t start a fight or criticise. Your settings maybe private but they are indelibly written forever, who knows where they may pop up someday.
Don’t write on Facebook while drunk
If you wouldn’t announce your posts face to face, don’t write them down
Be courteous
Read through your comments and ensure they make sense and cannot be misconstrued
Don’t rant
Support other people in your business/profession/personal interests – LIKES are supportive
I’ve been tagged by writing buddy Rachel Amphlett to reveal the first lines of the first 3 chapters of my WIP (Of Foreign Build), and then tag 3 more writers to do the same.
Here goes:-
Chapter 1 The grey, cool room held so much sadness that the old mismatched furniture had absorbed the heavy look of grief.
Chapter 2 The first major decision Noel and I made as a couple was, how were we going to live?
Chapter 3 Losing control and almost smashing up a fifty-five thousand dollar, ten tonne boat is quite exhausting.
Thanks to fellow author and blogging buddy Rachel Amphlett who invited me to join this blog tour. I have to answer four questions posed by her, and tag three more writers to answer the same questions on their blog or FB page.
What are you working on?
Of Foreign Build which is about sailing around the world on a 33 foot boat for nine years. It is not just about the journey on a boat. It is also about the journey of life and how I changed from a corporate girl into a sea gypsy woman, and how I did battle with the testosterone fuelled nautical world to become both a professional captain and a qualified maritime teacher. Of Foreign Build is a deeply personal account. Currently I am at the editing stage, while working on designs for the front cover.
How does your work feel different to others in its genre?
I write about stuff I am passionate about. It flows that way, it is completely honest and, I think, more natural. OfForeign Build peels back layers of a women’s character that you rarely see. I had to think carefully about whether I wanted to publish this manuscript which contains so many raw emotions.
Why do you write what you do?
I enjoy writing about life transformations. It is as simple as that. When I am asked to write articles about subjects I am less zealous about, I have to work harder. The subjects that I know about and love just flow out through my fingertips. I have no control, I just HAVE to write.
How does your writing process work?
I’m afraid it’s just as and when. My life has no order in it at all. Currently I am travelling on a boat – that’s the way I like it. However, as far as writing goes I would love to be more organised and have a plan. I plan to have a plan – one day!
When I am at the editing stage, I do become a lot more organised. I have to. My manuscripts go through several editing stages, husband, beta readers and then a professional editor.
Thanks for visiting, now the baton goes to . . . .
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‘As a writer I do my best. I write for magazines, radio and fun. I have a healthy ego, and a fertile imagination which combines with a robust work ethic to make me a well rounded individual. As the proud possessor of an enlarged funny bone I’m bound to say it has a marked influence on my writing style and my life in general.’ Purchase Hetti’s books here.
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