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Total transformation in 2023

I detested poetry at school; it was dull and boring,
Everything changed when my husband got cancer, I began to write …
This year I’ve published my first poetry book - it won’t be my last!

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2023

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Nancy Kaufman Date: 1/27/2024 4:55:00 AM Hi Jan, Wonderful news and I am definitely going to a copy as I love your great sense of humor. Congratulations on your accomplishment and it's always good to hear from you. My ex whom I am quite close with, was recently dx. with cancer. Nov. and Dec. have been a blur for me. Login to Reply

Terry Miller Date: 1/10/2024 5:49:00 AM Congratulations Jan, and on the book! Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 1/9/2024 8:20:00 AM Congratulations on your win and on your book. I enjoyed reading your fun write. Yes, a giggle a day is what everyone needs. Thanks for all of your wonderful giggles... Have a blessed day writing away.................. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/8/2024 10:55:00 AM Well, I sure knew this was yours, Jan. You kept true to the sijo form with problem followed up with resolution. Big congrats. Login to Reply

James Peranteau Date: 1/4/2024 7:13:00 PM i'm excited to find the astute artist undeterred...(((hugz for your love)))james p.s....what inspire, regard your book! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/27/2024 5:00:00 AM thanks James :-) hugs jan xx

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/4/2024 4:23:00 AM How exciting Jan! Congratulations on publishing your book! I hope your husband is doing much better <3 Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/4/2024 3:29:00 PM Thanks BJ, we get his latest cancer results later this month, its the third time its come back but we dont dwell on things and just get on with life:-) hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina Date: 1/4/2024 2:52:00 AM Jan, that is fantastic! I will definitely order your book. Can't wait to read it. Wishing you and your hubby all the very best. Best wishes with the book...and Happy New Year, dear friend. Hugs // Charlie xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/4/2024 3:28:00 PM Aww thanks so much Charlie, your mail has made my day:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/2/2024 8:27:00 AM Wishing you luck with your publication. Hoping 2024 will bring you a Happy new Year. Hugs. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 1/4/2024 3:28:00 PM Thanks Victor, I am already working on a second book:-) If I can self publish anyone can!. We are both sending our love and best wishes for 2024:-) jan xx

Tania Kitchin Date: 12/31/2023 8:11:00 AM Jan, a wonderful poem and accomplishment for you in 2023! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/31/2023 1:27:00 PM Thanks so much Tania and I hope you take the plunge and self publish too:-) Happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx

Deb M Date: 12/31/2023 2:20:00 AM Jan….you have been through a rough time and are so deserving of all the loveliness and goodness that comes your way and should be incredibly proud of all your achievements! I like what Mr Cunningham says below “ the dark clouds were silver lined” !! You go Jan onwards and upwards! You spread your poo humour and bawdy limericks world wide haha! bring a smile and joy to others! Debx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/31/2023 1:26:00 PM Deb I am SO proud of myself, it is a dream come true to finally get my silly words into print and I hope I inspire others to take the plunge and self publish:-) Happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/30/2023 10:06:00 PM Little did you know that that dark cloud from years ago was silver lined. You can hold your head up high Jan, you did it. Happy New year to you. Tom Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/31/2023 1:25:00 PM Yes amazing how my life has changed so dramatically just from picking up my pen at a very stressful time in my life:-) Happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/30/2023 7:10:00 PM Life changes. We change. Nice that you published your first poetry book, Jan! Congratulations. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/31/2023 1:25:00 PM Thanks so much Kim:-) Happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/30/2023 6:41:00 PM Congratulations Jan on having your first book published, a wonderful achievement… Belle Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/31/2023 1:24:00 PM thanks so much Belle, it took me a while to get used to you not being Belle Bellevue! Happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh Date: 12/30/2023 1:55:00 PM Congratulations on getting your poetry book published Jan, amazing for someone that detested poetry in school, yes indeed a life event can change everything and sometimes for the better, good luck with the next book too, cheers David Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/31/2023 1:22:00 PM Yes the change is so dramatic and if it hadn't been for my husband's cancer I would never have picked up my pen let alone dreamed of writing a book!Happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx

Hilda Greenhough Date: 12/30/2023 1:18:00 PM Congratulations on your book. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/31/2023 1:20:00 PM Thanks so much Hilda:-) Happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx

Tony Hargreaves Date: 12/30/2023 10:49:00 AM Hi Jan. Yes, poetry helps many who are going through difficult times. This I know more than ever as we live in dark and worrying times. Well done on your first poetry book. Put me on the list; I'll buy a copy. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Tony. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/31/2023 1:19:00 PM Aww thanks Tony, it is a little bit naughty as you would expect lol but such fun and I have 10 5* ratings on amazon and am so thrilled it is selling both in the UK and USA. Happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin Date: 12/30/2023 9:02:00 AM Everything good and bad that we go through brings us to where we are today. I’m very proud of you my friend!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/30/2023 10:43:00 AM Thanks so much Mark, and you know what despite the mockers and blockers and bullies and trolls I can hold my head up high and say I DID IT, and if I sell 1 copy or a thousand I can be proud of my achievements and nine star reviews is proof I can write fun poetry which people enjoy:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane Date: 12/30/2023 5:42:00 AM Tragedies can be catalysts that change our lives. It certainly is the case in yours. A great opportunity to write in the Sijo form. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/30/2023 10:39:00 AM Aww thanks Lin, thanks so so much for your never ending support, you of all people know what a journey I have been on and to have a book published is something i would never ever had dreamed of:-) hugs jan xx

Shadow Hamilton Date: 12/30/2023 5:36:00 AM poetry is a great healer Jan and big big cognates to for getting published you rock on gal hugs Shadow Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/30/2023 10:38:00 AM it certainly has helped me so so much in life Shadow and I am so proud to say I have published my own book:-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh Date: 12/30/2023 5:13:00 AM Amazing tale. I can see your light shining sweet friend. Love to you and God bless you too. Love, Gina Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 12/30/2023 10:37:00 AM Thanks Gina, its been one heck of a journey over the last ten years, but without my hubby having cancer surgery I would never have picked up my pen:-) hugs jan xx