J. Kelland Perry

Who’s That Blogger? Jennifer Kelland Perry

Published on March 11, 2017March 11, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry5 Comments

My latest interview with Barbara Vitelli on her new “Who’s That Blogger” feature.

Blogmaster: Jennifer Kelland Perry

Blog name: Jennifer’s Journal – jenniferkellandperry.com/blog/

Type of blog: Jenniferkellandperry.com is my author website. The blog attached to that is about writing, photography, and all things Newfoundland. I also feature my cats, Maisie and Vivian, under guest posts entitled Vivian’s View from Here.

Where in the world? The province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada.

Blogging since when? I started on New Year’s Eve, 2011.

What’s your story? (why did you start a blog?):

The idea of an online journal came to me as a way to create consistently, in the form of a poem or musing, or in small galleries of my personal, travel and local nature photography. Usually the subject of these posts focuses on something or someone I love, a topic I feel strongly about, or a place I have visited and wanted to share through pictures.

I have…

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Unsettled: a Calmer Girls Excerpt*

Published on March 6, 2017March 6, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry9 Comments

~ A brief look back at Book One before the release of Book Two ~

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Blogger Bouquet #43

Published on March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry1 Comment

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One of my favourite bloggers is George over at The Off Key of Life.

George’s About page is a delight in itself. Here’s just a snippet of it, which shares some of his Likes:

“I love chocolate…I also enjoy desserts, especially anything with chocolate in it. I also love sitting on a beach, the state of Maine, (no, I don’t live there), practical jokes, people who have an unfiltered sense of humor, traveling, the innocence of children, the sound of laughter, anticipation, warm bread, and common sense (though that seems to be in steep decline these days).

It was a challenge to single out just one of George’s posts to share, but I finally settled on one that taught me something about a band I grew up listening to, thanks to my dad: the Beatles. I hadn’t known about all the firsts the band was known for within the music biz. Did you?

Meet the Beatles

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Have an inspiring weekend, everyone!
❤

Video: Out and About with Vivian

Published on February 21, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry46 Comments

Hey, all! Vivian K. Perry here, showing off in a short video on Perry’s Point yesterday.

Don’t be concerned about all my meows – I’m always that vocal when I’m having fun.

Near the end, see the panoramic view from the point, and my lightning-fast sprint back home!

4 Reviews by Blogging Authors

Published on February 13, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry7 Comments

I am thrilled and honoured to be included in author Jacqui Murray’s recent post of 5-star book reviews.

My writing PLN (professional Learning Network) pretty much revolves around blogs and the authors who share their insights and advice through the online blogs. When I have a question, I often go there first, before digging through my shelves of self-help writing books. Along the way, I’ve read many of their books. Here, I want to share those that I’ve particularly enjoy and think you might too.

Calmer Girls — two sisters struggle to adapt to a new life in a new town, their mom newly-single, and both with their eye on the same guy.
Wolf Pear—a murder mystery with some pretty creative characters
Precious Lives, Precious Poems—favorite poems from readers in Annika Perry’s blogging community. Some all-time favorites in here!
Replacement Chronicles–a peak into the world of Neanderthals, around the time Homo Sapiens were replacing them

Calmer Girls

by Jennifer Kelland Perry

My rating:…

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Invitation to Lewisporte

Published on February 10, 2017February 10, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry21 Comments

Along with another local author, I was invited to do a reading at the Memorial Public Library in Lewisporte Wednesday night. It was my first time in this Newfoundland community and I had hoped to take some scenery pics there, but the weather was dull, grey and snowy so I didn’t get the opportunity.

img_2508-1024x644 — **Snow-covered road to Lewisporte after we left Gander**

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I have fellow WordPress blogger, Brenda, to thank for the invitation. Brenda lives in Lewisporte, and we connected a while back through her cat blog featuring Buddy. After she read Calmer Girls, she suggested the reading idea to her library, and voila!

I am so grateful for the many likeminded connections and new friends I’ve made through blogging and writing. Brenda also invited Paul and me to dinner and an overnight stay in her home. Aren’t people wonderful?

Something that struck me recently is how many wonderful women are behind the promotion of libraries, book clubs, and our community of writers and readers. Making connections with these women have enriched my life, which is another reason I’m glad I got involved in writing – and blogging too!

Does your local library host author events?
What does your community do to promote all things literary?

FYI:

This is the last day to enter the Goodreads Giveaway of 5 signed paperbacks of Calmer Girls. Click here to enter.
If you sign up to my email list before the February newsletter is issued, you will receive a 4-page sneak peek of the Calmer Girls sequel, Calmer Secrets, being released March 21. Add yourself here.

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Blogger Bouquet #42

Published on February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry

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Jill Weatherholt started her blog as a way to share her “journey toward publication and to create a community for other new writers.” Her first book, SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE, will release in March 2017 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.

From her About page:

My name is Jill Weatherholt and I’m a writer. I have a full time job, but at night and on the weekend, I pursue my passion, writing. I write modern stories about love, friendship and forgiveness.”

Besides the fact that Jill and I have writerly interests in common – we both started blogs to focus on our writing and to meet other writers, and we both have books coming out next month – Jill also blogged about the colour Yellow, as I did recently.

Her post reinforces the lesson taught to her by her mother: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”

What’s Wrong With Yellow?

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Have an inspiring weekend, everyone!
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Wonderful Yellow

Published on January 29, 2017January 29, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry20 Comments

About this time every winter, I begin to yearn for an injection of more colour in my world. So when I saw that Yellow was this morning’s one-word prompt from The Daily Post, I felt compelled to take part.

The following photos were previously shared on my blog over the years, but I thought it fitting – as well as worthy – to give them a second look.

Our little girl enjoying backyard dandelions

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Travel Theme: Oceans — Our little boy finds a teensy-weensy crab

Hey, Little Girl — Our girl on Lester’s Farm, St. John’s

Sunshine, Surf, and Sand — Jumping the waves on Lumsden Beach

The Sky's the Limit — The Sky’s the Limit on Perry’s Point

My Buttercup Runneth Over – Perry’s Point

100_3366 — Along the Garden Cove walking trail

These last two photos are from my Instagram account:

Love this beauty from an artist friend. Getting it framed soon!

Last but not least, something to wake up the taste buds:

Lemon meringue pie with a glass of Yellowtail!

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“How wonderful yellow is. It stands for the sun.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh

Cover Reveal: Calmer Secrets

Published on January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry26 Comments

Today is the day!

The cover of Calmer Secrets is finally unveiled, and I’m thrilled to share it with you. Check it out:

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Book Synopsis:

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About Calmer Secrets:

This New Adult novel is the sequel and conclusion of the Calmer Girls Series. Samantha and the other teens you met and got to know in the Young Adult novel Calmer Girls are now twenty years old and older.

Exclusive to Author email subscribers:

A sneak peek of the first four pages of Calmer Secrets will be featured in the February (mid-month) issue of my newsletter, so there’s still time to sign up.

As I was with the first book, I’m so pleased with Fiona Jayde’s cover art and design.
Isn’t it beautiful?! Do tell me what you think!

Vivian’s View From Here: Window Cats

Published on January 18, 2017 by J. Kelland Perry40 Comments

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Vivian K. Perry here, back for another guest blog on Jennifer’s Journal. I have new photos to share today!

We had snowy, blowy weather last night, which gave us pretty windows to look through when we woke up. As much as Maisie and I don’t like it when it gets too cold, sometimes snow can add an aesthetic appeal to our long winters.

The first pic shows some of Jennifer’s other cats.

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Now on to us real kitties…

img_2419-832x1280 At first, I thought I would like it outdoors today.
img_2417-1280x941 I quickly changed my mind.
img_2418-1271x946 Maisie seems oblivious to my discomfort. (Please disregard the high-tech reading lamp)
img_2422-1280x574 I am quickly let back inside, and then…
img_2427-1066x1280 …the shoe is on the other paw!
Ha! Snow on her nose 🙂