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Thought I better get round to writing a bit about myself.

I'm married and live on the Isle of Man

My poetry journey began in November 2013 after my husband was diagnosed with cancer. The first poem I wrote was called was Splendid Isolation. This was written after we returned to the Isle of Man after his surgery in England. I felt so alone and vulnerable in the accommodation - all I really needed was someone to talk to face to face and maybe have a hug! I posted a few poems on a friends facebook page - mainly humerous poems . An on-line friend Jenny Brewer saw my poems and kept telling me to join here. It took about 3 weeks of her asking me if i had joined to pluck up the courage to finally post and 'Just Desserts' was the first poem I posted here - it is based on a true experience! Since then my life has been a whirl. In Jared Pickett's collaboration I teamed up with Darren Watson and we wrote together collaboratively as JaDazzle United.

I adore penguins - the animals not the biscuits!
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Adore most types of music - will give anything a listen
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A message from Teppo Gren

Blog Posted:5/19/2022 3:36:00 PM

I received a lovely mail from Teppo Gren, he is busy writing fictional books. He has published one book, completed a second and working on his third book.

He will not be returning to soup but is happy for me to post this message

"Please let all my friends at PS know that I’m fine and I do think of my PS friends with fondness. Although I’m unable to comment, I do read some poems on PS every now and then".

hugs Jan xx

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Suzanne
Delaney

Date: 6/1/2022 8:07:00 AM

I remember him and it is always sad when someone leaves due to site issues. Wish him luck from me with his writing endeavors. Best, SuZ

Susan
Ashley

Date: 5/31/2022 11:09:00 AM

Dear Jan, thank you for sharing this lovely message from Teppo. I am so glad to know he is doing well and finding success with his writing. Teppo is a brilliant poet and our collaborations, together with Robert Lindley, are poetic experiences I cherish. His kind, creative and inspiring presence is surely missed. Congratulations, to Teppo, for his wonderful literary success!! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John
Watt

Date: 5/25/2022 1:04:00 PM

Jan, I am so glad to hear TJ is doing well, and still writing. We shared a love for sonnets and he wrote some beautiful ones. I know you were very sad to see him go, along with many of us here at Soup. What a gentleman, poet, and encourager! Glad to know he drops in here from time to time. Not sure he is able to see blogs, but please wish him well on behalf of those who remember his kind presence ~ John

Connie
Marcum Wong

Date: 5/24/2022 8:30:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I am so happy for Teppo. I miss him and his poetry. He always left meaningful comments and was so supportive of everyone’s work. Kudos Teppo! Bless you with your writing endeavors. Come see me when you find time. Blessings xxoo

Indiana
Shaw

Date: 5/23/2022 6:50:00 AM

I knew Teppo would go on despite leaving PS, so finding out he is now writing books is superb news to me, I for one wish him the very best . . . : )

Jan Allison
Date: 5/23/2022 1:47:00 PM

he is still writing excellent poetry too:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul
Callus

Date: 5/20/2022 10:46:00 PM

I'm not usually into blogs, but the title of this one caught my eye and curiosity. Pleased to know that he is doing what he always liked - writing - and it is bringing him satisfaction and success. Thank you Jan for this update. He supported my writing, and his departure from Soup left a void. Wishing him all the best for his future endeavours.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2022 1:29:00 PM

Thanks Paul xx

Rob
Carmack

Date: 5/20/2022 12:53:00 PM

TJ stood up for what was right, one of the few that will publicly stand up against The Beautiful People. I can't believe it has been over two years already since he has been gone. Thanks for the update Jan, I am glad he is doing well. God Bless him.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2022 1:34:00 PM

Thanks Rob and Art, I'm glad he had been dropping in was aware of what was going on in soup recently, and that folk could see what has been going on, hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/21/2022 12:44:00 AM

He most certainly is of higher character than, well you get it.

Sam
Kauffman

Date: 5/20/2022 12:32:00 PM

Teppo Gren will be sadly missed. So glad he is still looking in on the site occasionally. Wonderful news he is still writing. Many thanks for posting this message from him. You have always been a light on the hill of graciousness. Hope you, and your orchids, are doing well! My orchids in the back yard are in full bloom! Hugs and prayers. Sam

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2022 1:35:00 PM

So sorry you got targeted by the one who helped drive teppo away from the site 2 years ago:-(

Constance
La France

Date: 5/20/2022 12:31:00 PM

Jan, thanks for reaching out to Teppo, he was a wonderful poet friend to me, very supportive and kind. So happy to hear he is doing well, and writing books, big congratulations there. I hate to hear that wonderful people like Teppo are driven off PS because of trolls, that is so wrong and heartbreaking and should never happen, but everyone has their limits, blessings ~Constance

Jan Allison
Date: 5/21/2022 6:17:00 PM

thanks Constance:-) x

Lin
Lane

Date: 5/20/2022 8:47:00 AM

I find it quite gratifying to know that TJ still looks in on the soup. This very fine gentleman contacted Jan and me. It's worth noting that he and I didn't leave the site because of the trolls, but because administration did nothing to stop their scathing insults and criticism. He's aware of what has been taking place and is supportive of all the poets who took a stance to keep the peace. Thank you, Jan, for posting this blog. Thank you, TJ and good luck with sales on your books. Does he continue to write poetry? You betcha!

Lin Lane
Date: 5/20/2022 10:23:00 AM

I received it from him, too, but didn't find it until a while ago for it was in my spam folder. Feminist poetry at its best! It was lovely.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2022 9:28:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Lin, I know Teppo is thrilled at the supportive comments and he sent me a lovely poem today, shame he is no longer posting on the site but he is a man of principle and he won't go back on his decision:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 5/20/2022 8:42:00 AM

Good luck with the books, Teppo!!

John Watt
Date: 5/25/2022 1:00:00 PM

Andrea, he closed his account when he left. I was able to save a few of his wonderful sonnets before he did. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful poet and very supportive of others at Soup.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/21/2022 11:10:00 AM

Sorry I did not know what more to say. I honestly can't remember very much about him. His name is very familiar to me. Are his poems still up? I may have known him better than I recall.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2022 9:25:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by and supporting the blog Andrea:-) x

Jenna
Logan

Date: 5/19/2022 11:42:00 PM

Thank you for telling us about Teppo (TJ), Jan. It's wonderful that he's doing well. His message was received... Thank you!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2022 12:03:00 AM

Thanks on so many levels Jenna:-)hugs Jan xx

Mark
Koplin

Date: 5/19/2022 11:21:00 PM

Good luck with your books Teppo! It’s good that you stay in touch Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/20/2022 12:02:00 AM

Thanks Mark, I last heard from Teppo when he released his first book but i gather he has been watching us from afar:-) hugs jan xx

Kim
Rodrigues

Date: 5/19/2022 4:29:00 PM

Thanks for the update!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2022 4:30:00 PM

Thanks kim, I am sure he will be looking at the comments made on the blog:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen
Mcgreavy

Date: 5/19/2022 3:57:00 PM

Lovely news! Thank you Jan. Delighted to hear that he is doing well and publishing. He was always kind to me. xomo

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2022 4:30:00 PM

Thanks Mo, I miss his poetry and his support to me over the years on soup, he is a lovely man and a great poet and was an asset to soup, such a shame he is no longer active on the site, but he does keep an eye on us:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 5/19/2022 3:55:00 PM

It's lovely that you've heard from him Jan, I often think of him, he's an excellent poet and a gentleman. I'm happy that he's doing well with his publishing. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 5/19/2022 4:28:00 PM

Yes he pops in to soup from time to time to read:-) I was so delighted to hear from him:-) hugs Jan xx

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