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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!
Loveeeee tall men with greying hair
I love baking/cooking
I like to potter in the garden - need more time to commit to it but have an aged mother who needs me more than my garden does
Adore most types of music - will give anything a listen
Best ever gig - Knebworth 1986 when 'Queen' headlined

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EXCITING PUBLICATION NEWS - I'M HOPING IT WILL BE A 'BEST SMELLER'!!

Blog Posted by Jan Allison: 11/27/2024 12:30:00 PM

My second book will be available on Amazon books on 30th November - it is split into two sections, Toilet Humour and Risque Rhymes. Be warned some of the humour is naughty in places, hence the warning on the front cover! The book was edited by our very own super souper Lin Lane and the cover was designed by the by the same guywho designed my cover for 'A Giggle a Day Can Chase The Blues Away' and there are some illustrations by a very talented young Manx artist Isabelle Lyon.

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December 1, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Jan so happy for you. I hope this becomes a favorite for everyone. You have mastered the funnies relating to toiletry matters. Putting it mildly lol. Hope it is a big success wishing you many many sales. On my bucket list to order. A big congratulations...

December 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Thanks Michael, I know my humour isn't for everyone but if I can raise a smile to two that is the most important thing to me:-) hugs Jan xx

December 1, 2024 at 12:27 PM

Congratulations Jan, I hope it's a big *hit for you, LOL.sorry not been around much this year, hopefully get around to catching up on what I've missed. SIMON:-)

December 2, 2024 at 2:58 PM

Thanks so much Simon, its my second book in just under a year - it will be my last as there is only so much toilet humour I can come up with! Glad to see you back on the site:-) hugs Jan xx

December 1, 2024 at 8:42 AM

Now ordered Jan, arriving Dec 5th - looking forward to some chuckles ;)

December 1, 2024 at 8:44 AM

aww thanks James, be warned it is naughty lol:-) you get a mention in the tribute page! hugs jan xx

November 29, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Jan, I love the cover too, it looks fabulous!

November 29, 2024 at 3:07 PM

thanks so much Tania, it is a great improvement on my initial ideas and the use of the toilet roll for the and is just creative genius!:-) hugs jan xx

November 29, 2024 at 10:07 AM

Great work Jan, love the cover. Tom

November 29, 2024 at 3:08 PM

hanks Tom, it took a lot of changes to get the cover done and I am grateful to you and others for your support and honest critique which has made the toilet the star of the show lol:-) hugs jan xx

Unseeking Seeker

November 28, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Congratulations Jan, a tremendous achievement

November 29, 2024 at 7:28 AM

Thanks US, my poetry isn't to everyone's taste but both books give warnings as to the nature of the poetry and i will never stop trying to raise a smile:-) hugs jan xx

November 28, 2024 at 7:38 PM

Way to go, Jan!

November 29, 2024 at 7:27 AM

Thanks so much Mark!:-) hugs jan xx

November 28, 2024 at 2:34 PM

My very best wishes for your success, Jan. :)

November 29, 2024 at 7:27 AM

Thanks so much Regina, i never dreamed i would write poetry let alone publish a book let alone two, but my husband's cancer surgery unleashed my poetry - I guess it was bound to happen one day as my aunt and uncle both wrote naughty poems especially limericks and i discovered my mum and her mum had also written poetry but we never knew about that until a few years ago! hugs jan xx

Constance La France

November 28, 2024 at 12:57 PM

Jan, congratulations on your publication

November 29, 2024 at 7:24 AM

Thanks Constance:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

November 28, 2024 at 10:44 AM

ah, you naughty little elf. It sounds wonderful, Jan, and I know how hard you have worked on it. Big Congrats to you. I like your blog title!

November 29, 2024 at 7:24 AM

Thanks Andrea,you know me and my style lol, yes it is naughty but that is clear from the title and warning flag. So glad you liked the 'best smeller' bit lol:-) hugs Jan xx

November 28, 2024 at 5:21 AM

Jan, congratulations. I am so excited for you, what a wonderful accomplishment publishing your second book. I can't wait to read it and I am sure I will enjoy all the bawdy and toilet humor!

November 29, 2024 at 7:20 AM

It's poopy and bawdy Tania - the cover and title gives the warning and lets just say let the buyer beware of the contents i can't make it much clear with the cover and poem and the back hugs jan xx

November 28, 2024 at 1:05 AM

Well done Jan, a marvellous achievement… Beryl

November 29, 2024 at 7:18 AM

Thanks Beryl! It has 373 poems and was such fun to do - you and John should do a book together, you both write amazing limericks! hugs Jan xx

November 28, 2024 at 12:01 AM

I know how diligently you worked on writing so many Limericks and poems for your second book, Jan. I admire your tenacity and your sense of humor to have accomplished publishing twice! Bon chance with this one, too my poetry sister.

November 29, 2024 at 7:17 AM

Aww Lin, you did such a fab job with the editing and I was so proud when you said it was much easier this time as I had learned so much from the first book. 'Eye no their wear sum speeling era's and punkchewation is knot my strong point lol' butt wee got there inn the end. the main thing is Lin we did it and your support and encouragement meant the world to me! hugs from your poetry sister jan xx

November 27, 2024 at 11:43 PM

Congratulations my friend. Not easy work.

November 29, 2024 at 7:14 AM

Thanks Eve, I know you have self published numerous times, this will be my last book, there is only so much toilet humour i can churn out lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Lise Clendening

November 27, 2024 at 5:05 PM

That’s exciting…..congratulations!

November 29, 2024 at 7:13 AM

Thanks Lise:-) I would encourage anyone here to have a go at self publishing! hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 27, 2024 at 12:44 PM

... I can smell it - thought it was my dog that had an upset stomach -missing the photo :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 28, 2024 at 1:43 AM

No, no photo

November 27, 2024 at 3:23 PM

can you see the picture now Anne-Lise, its not very good but its the best i can do for now xx

November 27, 2024 at 2:04 PM

hubby is here now so hopefully can sort it out. I can see it but hubby cant:-(

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