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Disaster Preparedness: Surviving A Nuclear Attack

The human mind can scarcely comprehend what would occur in the aftermath of a nuclear exchange. Even so, thermonuclear weapons exist as does the possibility of their deployment. Should this occur, the initial blast would claim many lives. Short and … Continue reading

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Realize Your True Purpose

There is a deep knowing within each of us – a place where true fulfillment and purpose lives. It is that persistent whisper that continues to gently nudge us. We know we will not be content until we pay attention. … Continue reading

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Does Your Mindset Affect Your Life?

Does your mindset directly affect your life? History says yes. Common sense says, yes. Personal experience says yes. What do historic studies have to say about mindset? Studies Show… Let’s take a quick look at the growth-versus-fixed mindsets published in Mindset: The … Continue reading

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Girl Next Door

We see human trafficking and, more specifically, child sex trafficking, in the news occasionally. Sometimes we even hear about another child gone missing, though cases are rarely headlined in this context. Looking closely at this problem from the inside, the reality … Continue reading

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Worthy Resources for Writers

Wading through the myriad of websites in search of contests and other publication opportunities can be an exhausting chore. In my recent search for viable contests for my latest book, Just Keep Breathing – Second Edition, I happened across some useful information.  … Continue reading

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Just Keep Breathing – Second Edition Released

  On December 30, 2010, just before the birth of the New Year, I joined a club.  It is exclusive and mysterious.  Few participate.  When your name is called to step forward, the light disappears from the room.  Everything falls … Continue reading

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Shifting Autumn

Greetings ~ Thumbing through past writing, I found this poem I wrote in my youth.  Definitely a great time of year, at least here in Oregon.  Be Well, Jana __________________________ Summer swiftly Fades to Fall Thieving warmth And cooling all … Continue reading

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The Cusp of Adulthood

Somewhere in the dark recesses of my youth rest the expectations I once had of beyond high school. I figured everything out fairly early in life. Grow up, live on a tropical island, own a ragtop Ferrari and stock my … Continue reading

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Just Keep Breathing

Just Keep Breathing, by Oregon Author Jana Brock, was written to raise awareness and share vital information about the effects of losing someone very close. Many books on this subject are not written to reach the reader on an emotional … Continue reading

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The Rose Wall (Excerpt From my Novel)

Greetings ~ In the wake of releasing my nonfiction book, Just Keep Breathing, I am working on my novels. The Rose Wall is the first fiction book in a supernatural trilogy. Several years in writing, it is nearing its last … Continue reading

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Just Keep Breathing ~ Jana Brock

Just Keep Breathing, by Oregon Author Jana Brock, was written to raise awareness and share vital information about the effects of losing someone very close. Many books on this subject are not written to reach the reader on an emotional … Continue reading

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Calling All Authors: Starry Night Publishing

Greetings ~ As authors do, I did a good deal of research on large publishing companies for possible acceptance of my manuscripts. I learned that taking that path to publication would mean not reaching goals I have worked toward all … Continue reading

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