March 2025 -"A New Year"
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Dear Friends and Family,
I hope this message finds everyone well and off to a peaceful and enjoyable 2025.
2025 is a year for change in our family. Our eldest child will be graduating with a degree in architecture from The University of Tennessee in May. Our youngest will soon be transferring from Georgia State University to the University of Georgia to finish up her undergraduate and graduate studies in preparation for a career as a child psychologist.
We are so proud of both of them!
For me, this is a year to briefly pause, considering the fast pace of 2024. I am waiting on God to lead me to my next project and to open doors while I focus on networking and marketing.
My Children’s Book
As many of you know, my first children’s book, I Don’t Think So! was released in December.
- The book is about Mia, a shy kindergartener who is afraid to try new things until she meets a new friend who helps her gain courage by tapping into her imagination.
- I have received the most precious feedback from kids who have read the book.
- Recently, I was invited to read my book to the Pre-K 4 class at Valor Christian Academy.
Please tell your friends about the book, which is AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BookBaby
Below is a quote from the book:
“Would you like to learn how to write your ABC’s?
I DON’T THINK SO!”
My Other Projects…
The screenplay I adapted from my manuscript, Our Selfless Journeys has been doing exceptionally well across various competitions.
Please visit my NEW Screenplay Page to see the current accolades.
Social Media
Follow me on Instagram for updates on my children’s book journey!
https://www.instagram.com/kjoynermedia/
Other Matters…
If you missed my last post, please check out the updates to my site:
Loglines and new excerpts to my two novels have been added to the Books Page.
On a Personal Note…
Many of you already know that in addition to writing, one of my other passions is collecting miniatures. This includes dollhouses, furniture, accessories, etc.
My dad introduced this hobby to me when I was a little girl. I was immediately enamored. I still cherish the dollhouse and general store he built for me when I was about fifteen years old. We often frequented miniature shops and shows in Michigan, where I grew up. Miniature collecting always brings back fond memories of my dad.
Most of you are not aware that Chloe’s grandparents’ home in Astoria, OR from my manuscript, Our Selfless Journeys is inspired by a miniature home I purchased from Pat and Noel Thomas, a lovely couple and incredible miniature craftspeople, who happen to live in Astoria, Oregon.
I first learned about the Thomas’ when my dad shared an article about them when I was a young. About fourteen years ago, I was fortunate to be able to purchase their last remaining miniature house, since they retired from miniature making many years ago.
The setting of Our Selfless Journeys was inspired by this beautiful miniature home and my fondness for the movie, The Goonies, that was filmed in the quaint and picturesque town of Astoria, OR.
Below are a few photos of this breathtaking home, named the Seaview.
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What’s On Your Mind?
Please share any comments or feedback via the Comments section…Thank You!
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Psalm 34:15)
Thank you for your support and prayers…
Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration to many.
One of your biggest fans! Love, Candy
Thank you so much for your consistent support, Candy! I love and appreciate you! Kelli
You are a woman with many talents, you forgot to mention baking biscuits.
Thank you, Aunt Cil for the compliment and the insight. What a great suggestion for a future newsletter!