Before you ever wrote one word, firstly, you were an observer. An observer of: your parents; your siblings; your pets; your classmates; your friends; your co-workers; and a plethora of strangers who came and went as suddenly as they appeared. Ultimately, you were an observer of life – all of its shortcomings and triumphs. Some… Read More Are you an Observer?
Flat, square, oblong or round; Plenty of cookies can be found. Rolled dough, decorated by hand. Some cut into shapes; a gingerbread man. Dusted with powdered sugar; kissed with love. A few nuts; sprinkled from above. Domes, with secrets inside; Bright, red cherries, do hide. So many choices, festive treats; Icing drips down these tasty… Read More All I Want for Christmas is a Sweet Tooth
I’ve always loved quilts. They’re so homey and comforting. Their rustic charm, yet intricate design, hits an artistic spot that few things in life can. The best of both worlds: true artisanship meets retro simplicity. Our first Christmas after we lost our son, I received my favorite quilt from my husband. Embellished in a patchwork… Read More A Quilt of Memories
Hi folks – I recently announced the publication of my new novel, Naming The Bits Between. I am pleased to say the Kindle version is now also available on Amazon.com. Happy reading!
It seemed like this day would never come! After countless hours spent: writing, editing, re-writing, re-editing, designing, and after one final, gut-wrenching, proofing…it has arrived. Today, my debut novel is available for so many other eyes to peruse its pages. I can let the two tired ones I call my own, rest. Let me tell you though,… Read More Publication Day!
Jessica M. Collette 
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