The 2023 Association of RI Authors anthology book is now available! This year’s theme and title of the book is In a Dark Time. I’m excited to announce that my fictional piece, We Seize the Day and Steal the Night, was chosen to be included. I hope you enjoy reading this collection of varied works… Read More In a Dark Time
The hummingbirds are back in the Northeastern United States for the summer! Seeing them buzzing around the feeders and the flowers reminds me why I wrote my book Happy is Here! This book is fun, featuring an easygoing story about a girl who befriends a hummingbird whom she names Happy. She has many adventures with… Read More A Happy Summer Read
2022’s book is out now! This year’s theme for The Association of RI Authors (ARIA) anthology book is Iconic Rhode Island. My fictional short story, Carefree, set on the Block Island Ferry, was chosen to be included. Pick up a copy on Amazon and enjoy reading the unique pieces written by Rhode Island authors. All… Read More Iconic RI
I’m very pleased to be the featured author in the Discover Rhode Island July issue highlighting my new book, Happy is Here! It’s also cool that this issue showcases this delicious-looking sundae from one of my favorite spots to get something sweet, Wright’s Dairy Farm!
I explored the ocean In an unlikely boat Red-checkered, tissue-lined A cardboard vessel of the sea Where fish was battered Dipped once, fried twice In oil that splattered On the fish fry presented to me Perfectly golden Fish and sun On that day Were my gifts from the sea
A curious seagull Down at the shore Slowly strutted over And was hard to ignore Did he stop to eavesdrop Or did he have something to say Was he merely hoping To share a doughboy that day It was probably the food It usually is The curious seagull Thought the doughboy was his But his… Read More Curious Seagull
Glass bottles Thrown from docks Burst under waves Break over rocks Rolled in the sea Tumbled by sand They run aground Back on dry land With edges buffed And shine frosted Glass once new Now worn and salted Ready to be found By a discerning soul Who’ll see someone’s trash As treasure to behold
A full moon rises On Halloween this year But the kids of Rhode Island Are to be home when it appears No, this isn’t a trick But a suggestion from the state “If you’re out after dark You’re out much too late!” So, set your alarm clocks Enjoy a spooky brunch Be dressed in costume… Read More By Dusk
Ruins are a reminder Of days gone by Of simpler things And how fast time flies ~ They’re childhood memories At the amusement park In the hot summer sun Until well past dark ~ When the park lights Would brighten the night On musical rides Spinning under moonlight ~ Though time’s ticked on Still pieces… Read More Ruins
The beach is free Of sandy feet It’s swept and clean Of trash and debris; From summer visitors Who fail to keep The beach they visit Litter-free; It’s a place where wildlife Live and feed A spot where many Return to breed; As a welcomed guest Please respect their home And pick-up all litter While… Read More Litter-Free
Jessica M. Collette 
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