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  • Temple Dancer Temple dancer carved in stone Posed here for a thousand years Do your legs ever get tired?

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    Temple Dancer: a poem by JJSK


  • I’m learning about the different resources that are out there to help writers who want to self-publish. I wish I had done more research on this before releasing The Muted Muse. One that I’ve recently discovered is Draft2Digital.com. I think I will try using this one for my next release. Some of these tools look…

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    Draft2Digital for Self-Publishing


  • I logged in to Twitter this morning to find my name tagged in a Reedsy review of The Muted Muse! My chapbook is now live on @ReedsyDiscovery “A slim poetry collection with graceful words – evocative, emotive, and engaging – and beautiful metaphors.“ – Aneesha Shewani, Reedsy Reviewer Read more here… After following a few…

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    The Muted Muse Reviewed on Reedsy & Goodreads


  • The Muted Muse: a poetry collection, January/March 2022 If you were one of the awesome people who pre-ordered the digital version, check your e-reader, it should now be waiting there for you! Buy now! Now available for $5.99 in e-book format for Kobo, Kindle, Nook and more (Also available in paperback for $9.99): https://books2read.com/TheMutedMuse Kobo…

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    The Muted Muse: A Poetry Collection E-Book Now Available!


  • So I was visiting my chapbook on Amazon so I could copy/paste the link on a post, and imagine my surprise to see “#1 New Release in Canadian Poetry” on my listing! How fun is that?!?! Don’t worry, I don’t have any delusions – it just means I have some awesome supportive friends and family…

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    The Muted Muse – #1 New Release in Canadian Poetry on Amazon!


  • I’ve been thinking about the old Underwood for a while now. I finally dragged this upstairs and gave it a little dusting. Feels like a visit from an old treasured friend.

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    Rescue of a Dusty Old Friend


  • Jocelyne’s first standalone chapbook of poems is now available in paperback! This little collection offers a variety of poetic forms to enjoy: short poems; haiku, free verse, humorous poems, confessional poetry, and declarations of self-deprecation and self-affirmation. The Muted Muse: a poetry collection, January 2022 Buy now! Available in paperback for $9.99 from Amazon, Barnes…

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    The Muted Muse: A Poetry Collection – Paperback Now Available!


  • I’ve enjoyed Goodreads.com for a long time as a reader. While I don’t write detailed reviews, I do habitually rate the books I read, and use it to keep track of books that catch my eye that I want to read in future (and yes, I confess, sometimes to check if I’ve already read a…

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    Join Me on Goodreads


  • Just arranged for someone to work on cleaning up the design and layout of the new site. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with! Drop me a comment if you have suggestions. Image below is just for fun, ’cause I’m enjoying playing around in Canva lately. 🙂

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    Updated Site Design Coming Soon


  • Having fun with Canva making a name logo, and graphics for the new website. More updates coming soon.

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    New Site – New Logo!


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