Category Archives: Jana’s Published Writing

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The Closet

Greetings, Friends ~ Of the many high crimes occurring in our world, child abuse rates among the worst. There is no excuse for it – none whatsoever. We would all prefer to look at the happy, bright side of life. … Continue reading

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Help The Grieving

Greetings, Friends ~ This week has been painful – a harsh reminder that in one moment of time, everything can change. A few days ago, someone very close passed away. Julie was a young woman – too young. Her passing … Continue reading

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The Rose Wall – Excerpt From My Novel

Greetings, Friends, After a three-month break from writing, I am back to it. Here is an excerpt from my novel (supernatural genre). This work has not yet been formally edited. Be well, Jana ________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2014, Jana Brock. All rights … Continue reading

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The Rose Wall – Excerpt From My Novel

Greetings, Friends ~ Here is another excerpt from my novel, The Rose Wall. This book is just a formal edit away from being published now. The work I am sharing has not yet been formally edited. Be well, Jana ________________________________________________________________________ … Continue reading

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Melva, At DMV

Greetings, Friends ~ While waiting at DMV some years ago, I noticed a woman waiting to be called to the counter. Her very presence told a story, so I wrote a poem about her for a 2002 Writer’s Market short … Continue reading

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The Rose Wall – Excerpt From My Novel

Greetings, Friends ~ Many know that I am finishing my book, Just Keep Breathing. Because of the difficult subject matter of that nonfiction book, I sometimes switch back to working on a trilogy of novels I am writing. Actually, I … Continue reading

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Just Keep Breathing

Friends, Having lost my only son over 2 years ago to suicide, I have struggled with writing a book intended to help others who are forced through this horrific experience. Once I began to accept the loss, I felt utterly … Continue reading

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Just Keep Breathing – Excerpt From My Book

Greetings, Friends ~ Though the whirlwind of my career and commitments seems consuming lately, I am still writing. It is hard work finalizing a book, especially given the topic. I am doing it anyway. The most difficult writing is behind … Continue reading

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The Calling

REPUBLISHED Greetings Readers, I struggled for over a month trying to put together words that would accurately describe my brother-in-law’s long-standing service to others. Try as I may, I could not fit so many accomplishments into a one-page piece that … Continue reading

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Just Keep Breathing – Excerpt From My Book

Greetings, Friends ~ My book is nearing completion as my deadline approaches. This work is not yet formally edited. Be well, Jana —————- CHAPTER FOUR Light and Darkness In every storm, either the sun or the moon will force its … Continue reading

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Mystic Sky

When I was just a very young girl, I began writing what I refer to as backward poetry. Of all the thousands of pages I have written over the years, those closest to my heart are my poems. Following is … Continue reading

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Just Keep Breathing – Exerpt From My Book

Greetings, Readers ~ Here is another excerpt from Just Keep Breathing. This work is not yet formally edited. Be Well, Jana ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The officer returned a half-smile and nodded. Taking a slow breath, he paused and … Continue reading

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Just Keep Breathing – Excerpt From My Book

Greetings, Readers ~ I am fervently working to finish my book, Just Keep Breathing. Here is an excerpt. It is not yet formally edited. Be well, Jana ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Copyright 2013, Jana Brock. All rights reserved. Unauthorized … Continue reading

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Life’s Defeat

Greetings, Readers ~ Thumbing through my handwritten journal, I found this short poem. Like much of my writing, it was probably scribed sometime after midnight when I should be sleeping. Those nights are plenty. It is raw writing, as is … Continue reading

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My Girl

Greetings Readers, Nosing through some of my older, “rough” and “unrefined” writing, I came across this short poem I wrote just before my daughter entered high school. That was a few years ago. She is 18 years old now and … Continue reading

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