Jan Allison Biography

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

Exciting Publication News - update updated

Blog Posted by Jan Allison: 12/10/2023 8:52:00 AM

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George   Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 1:35 AM
CONGRATULATIONS, dear Jan, an amazing accomplishment! You are a very gifted writer.
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December 28, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Wonderful. Congrats to you. Love, Gina
Allison Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 5:01 AM
Thanks so much Regina, Book number 2 will be much easier as I am not setting a target of 366 poems this time!! hugs jan xx
Wolf Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 1:10 AM
Gee, to think that I know 'sort of' a famous poet like you, Jan. I'm in awe. Congratulations and Happy Holidays, Gershon
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December 29, 2023 at 5:00 AM
Infamous more like GW:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 24, 2023 at 1:54 AM
Oh dear!! Once again I am late for the party, Jan!! Congratulations on making your dream come true! You have brought a lot of wit and humour to Soup, and now it is awesome to know that many of those poems are available in book form. I love the cover & title (so much like you). I will definitely be laying my hands on a copy, and hopefully one of these days you'll sign it for me. Congratulations, my friend! Hugs // paul
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December 29, 2023 at 4:59 AM
Thanks so much Paul, sending New year Greetings to you and the family:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 18, 2023 at 3:18 PM
Wow Jan It is selling like hot cakes. Congratulations. Humor really does sell and you are a born comedian, girl. Way to go. SuZ
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December 20, 2023 at 2:36 PM
Thanks so much Suz, sales are going quite well, I just wish i'd nt been ill and could have been more pro active in publicising it here on the island. Season's greetings:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 18, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Cool beans Jan,
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December 20, 2023 at 2:35 PM
Thanks so much TS, happy Christmas to you and your loved ones:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 15, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations, Jan! How wonderful for you!
Allison Avatar
December 20, 2023 at 2:34 PM
Thanks Kim it was worth all the hard work:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 15, 2023 at 6:02 AM
That's great Jan, Congratulations!
Allison Avatar
December 20, 2023 at 2:34 PM
Thanks Joseph, its starting to pick up sales in the US now:-) I am thrilled:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 13, 2023 at 9:09 AM
- Woow ... so much fun ... CONGRATULATIONS !!! - hugs
Allison Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, its been an epic journey over the last ten years, I had hoped the book would be out in November on the 10th anniversary of hubbies cancer surgery and when i wrote my first poem! I am already collating a few poems for book 2 but that certainly won't have 366 poems lol but I set myself the challenge and I DID it! ! hugs jan xx
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December 13, 2023 at 8:09 AM
Congratulations Jan. Awesome! :)
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December 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Thanks so much Heidi:-) Hope you are on the road to recovery xx
George Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 10:49 PM
Congratulations dear Jan. I am sure it will make one laugh one's guts out. All the Best.
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December 14, 2023 at 9:59 AM
Thanks so much Valsa, I think there should be a free tena pad with each copy bought lol:-) hugs jan xx
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December 12, 2023 at 3:11 PM
Congratulations... You're an inspiration... I wish to be published in print too someday...
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December 12, 2023 at 3:51 PM
I would urge anyone to give it a go RB! There have been many times I thought i was a little crazy to embark on 366 poems in a first book, but I decided to run with the idea and it finally came to fruition. I did receive an awful lot of advice and have had brilliant soup friends encouraging me and helping me. I know my poetry isn't to everyone's taste but I am so so happy with the finished product. Good luck if you do decide to dip your toe in the water for self publishing ( if I can do it I am sure you can) and I can thoroughly recommend the person who designed the cover for me:-) hugs jan xx
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December 12, 2023 at 1:03 PM
I have to say that cover is SO YOU, Jan. Your collaboration with the artist proved to be a perfect match for your sense of risqué humor. That word fits you much better than bawdy. Congratulations again!
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December 12, 2023 at 1:23 PM
Thanks so much Lin, the artist was found on a site called fiverr. from my initial contact with him and my design brief he did an awesome job in less than 24 hours I had the cover which was beyond my wildest dreams:-) hugs jan xx
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December 12, 2023 at 12:08 PM
Jan, CONGRATULATIONS! A wonderful achievement especially for those of us who love your humor, your limericks! So happy for you! Hugs and blessings my friend.
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December 12, 2023 at 1:21 PM
thanks Sam, its not just limericks but other silly poems too but it was easier to put it in the limericks category along with humour and humorous verse:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 12, 2023 at 5:57 AM
Very not bad, Jan!!! ;);) Congratulations on this milestone! :)
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December 12, 2023 at 1:20 PM
thanks Linda Alice:-) hugs jan xx
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December 12, 2023 at 2:57 AM
Jan, congratulations on the publication of your book, looking forward to when it is available on Canada Amazon
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December 12, 2023 at 3:52 PM
I've sent you a soup mail with the link for Canada, please let me know if it works:-0 hugs jan xx
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December 12, 2023 at 2:17 PM
Hi Constance I've been told that on the uk site it's easy to find if you go to books, paperback a giggle a day. do let me know if you mange to find it Constance x
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December 12, 2023 at 1:19 PM
Thanks so much Constance, perhaps if you go on your amazon and go to books and then type in limericks a giggle a day then you may be able to find it in canada. i need to find out how to put links in for other countries but i know its now avaialbe in the USA. hugs jan xx
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December 11, 2023 at 1:52 PM
Well done Jan congratulations… Belle
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December 12, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Thanks Belle, it was a mammoth undertaking but it was worth doing in the end:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 11, 2023 at 12:54 PM
Amazing news dear limerick queen! 2 days in and you’re doing brilliantly. So, so pleased for you and well deserved. Keep going! Sending even more congratulations hugs over to you on your beautiful island. Xx :):)
Allison Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Thanks so much Christina:-) hugs jan xx
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December 11, 2023 at 6:28 AM
Wow! Congrats! I rejoice with you. God bless you.
Allison Avatar
December 11, 2023 at 6:29 AM
Thanks so much Beata:-) hugs jan xx
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December 11, 2023 at 4:13 AM
Congratulations Jan, for the publication for you being true to your poetry and for being true to yourself. Cheers - Gary
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December 11, 2023 at 6:27 AM
Thanks Gary, i am so thrilled and yes a book from the queen of poop isn't to everyone's taste but to be number 31 best seller for limericks in 2 days is no small deal! i am beyond thrilled:-) hugs jan xx
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December 11, 2023 at 2:10 AM
That's amazing... Hearty congratulations dear Jan... ~ Ani
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December 11, 2023 at 6:25 AM
Thanks Ani:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 7:39 PM
Bravo Jan!
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December 11, 2023 at 7:55 AM
True story Jan - My younger brother had a line of scented candles (hostess gifts if you will!!!) that smelled like offensive things - cow poop - whatever - gotta smile in life, too many things to get down about!
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December 11, 2023 at 7:51 AM
LOL - Merry Christmas Jan!
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December 11, 2023 at 6:54 AM
lol Great idea Craig I'm crying with laughter at that thought ...of course it's too late for this one but the next book will be 'toilet humour' hahaha, not sure Amazon could cope this the scratch and sniff panel for that one lol:-) thanks for the giggle:-) hugs Jan x
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December 11, 2023 at 6:40 AM
I pray the book comes with a scratch & sniff patch!
Allison Avatar
December 11, 2023 at 6:23 AM
Thanks so much Craig:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 7:10 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! I am absolutely thrilled for you! <3 xomo!
Allison Avatar
December 11, 2023 at 6:22 AM
WRITE ON MO! i would encourage anyone to dip their toe in the water and have a go at self publishing:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 6:41 PM
Wow, Jan! I am so happy for you, and congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment! I will be sure to order it and look forward to reading your amazing, humorous poetry! I know this is not an easy project to do, and I am so glad you stuck with it! Best wishes going forward!! Hugs, Sandra
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December 11, 2023 at 6:22 AM
Thanks so much Sandra, my humour is an acquired taste so i made sure the front and back covers give a warning to the contents being a little norty at times lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 5:03 PM
Mazel tov, Jan! (Translation - Congratulations with a huge hug attached!) I can feel your pride and excitement across the miles and am so happy for you for such a wonderful accomplishment! Looking forward to getting a copy when it becomes available in the U.S. The cover looks great and I’m sure it’ll provide much reading pleasure and a lot of laughs to all of your readers. Well done, dear poet friend! All the best, Ilene
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December 11, 2023 at 6:21 AM
thank so much for your lovely message. i am so thrilled with the way the humour book is being accepted. hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 4:25 PM
You did it Chick! I am so very proud of you for keeping your dream alive and making it come to fruition. Love, hugs and congratulations!
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 4:36 PM
aww thanks Lin, you of all people know what an epic journey I have been on and I can only thank you so much for all your advice and support. I still cant believe I am a published poet and if I can do it then anyone can!:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 3:58 PM
Congratulations on order.
Flood Avatar
December 11, 2023 at 12:03 AM
I couldn’t find by title, but in ‘books’ then ‘advanced’ I found it by putting ‘Jan Allison’ in the ‘Author’ field.
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December 10, 2023 at 4:45 PM
Can you send me a link please Eve, I am struggling to find it, that said i struggled to find the UK one at first lol xx
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 4:35 PM
oh wow thanks Eve I will have to find it, as i have a couple of friends I need to send it on to! hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Congratulations, Jan! I’m sure it will be a hit!
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December 10, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Aww thanks Kim, I doubt I will recover my publication costs but it was never about a money making venture purely to say I DID IT and you know what I am so proud of it - it wont be to everyone's taste but I know there are many who do have a good sense of humour and appreciate the lighter side of poetry:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Congratulation and well done, Jan. I wonder how many times you cursed those YouTubers who say, “Publish your book in ten minutes”… you and I know better, huh?
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December 10, 2023 at 3:54 PM
Terry a MASSIVE thank you for all your invaluable advice, gee what a steep learning curve its been but in the end the project is complete and I am on cloud 9:-) I am hoping to be back on soup more, its been an eventful few weeks for many reasons:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 2:01 PM
BIG congrats on this splendid milestone, Jan. Well deserved accolades!
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December 10, 2023 at 3:51 PM
thanks so much Vijay xx
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December 10, 2023 at 12:51 PM
You are a rockstar Jan! Congratulations on being published!! I love the book cover!
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December 10, 2023 at 3:51 PM
aww thanks Mark you have supported me for such a long time both on and off soup and finally my dream has become a reality and if I can do it I hope it inspires others to take the plunge:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Amazing news lovely Jan. So thrilled for you. I’m sure it will brighten many a day for the reader. Hugs and smiles to you for an exciting time ahead. Xx :):)
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December 10, 2023 at 3:50 PM
thanks so much Christina, I have to say the cover is beyond my wildest dreams and it was perfect for my design brief and created in less than 24 hours and i can thoroughly reccomend using this amazing artist should anyone decide to venture into self publishing. I also have some pictures produced by a local artist and we had such fun meeting and seeing the pictures come to life before my eyes:-) hugs Jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 12:24 PM
This is wonderful news, Jan. I sure hope I am able to get a copy. Congrats to you
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December 10, 2023 at 3:48 PM
Thanks Andrea, i hope its on Amazon USA in the next 3 or 4 days:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations, Jan! Reach for the stars:)
Allison Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 3:47 PM
it's been a long time in the making and i took 9 months off the project last year but once I got back on track it certainly is a journey I would love to repeat:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 11:01 AM
Jan, so exciting, I am looking forward to being able to purchase a copy soon. I love your humor and your book is just what I need these days, congratulations!!
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December 10, 2023 at 3:45 PM
thanks so much for helping me so much on my journey to publication and for your support with life in general:-) who would have thought I would ever take the plunge but if i can do it i hope others follow suit:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Brilliant news Jan, big congratulations to you on the launch of your book, Tom
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December 10, 2023 at 3:44 PM
thanks so much for your support and giving me the confidence to actually make this dream come true. who would have thought a person who detested poetry at school would publish a book - only an idiot like me with 366 poems in one go lol:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Cheers, Jan. Jolly good work you've accomplished for yourself, and it'd be a definite encouragement for others to pursue the course that you've undertaken. Blessings always, my friend. Aloha, William
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December 10, 2023 at 3:42 PM
thanks so much William and proof if I can do it as a poop poet then anyone can self publish, i am now working on a second hour book:-) hugs jan xx
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December 10, 2023 at 9:19 AM
That's wonderful Jan, am so happy for you!
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December 10, 2023 at 3:41 PM
Thanks so much Michelle, if you had told me 10 years ago I would have started writing poetry i would have laughed out loud, amazing how life issues change the course of your life and without my hubbies cancer surgery I doubt i would have picked up a pen, let alone produced a book:-) hugs Jan xx

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