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A New Venture
B.J. has written the first of many
novels. The three book series is all about dogs and the
people who love them. She loves her characters, the choices
they make, and the conflicts they overcome to lead happier
lives. Once this first series is complete, she will work on
the next series about four women addressing major life
issues. B.J. wishes she had more time to write, but is
content with fitting it in during the morning hours when she
is the most alert and creative.
The Loves of her Life
Her husband takes the top spot, but
crowding him at the front of the line are Rex, the
9-year-old Golden Lab who just had surgery for a torn ACL,
Red and Diamond, both 14-year-old housecats with a healthy
dose of spunky personality, Bear, the outdoor cat who loves
his free-wheeling life, and a Beta fish named Fish Face who,
despite B.J.’s inability to cuddle or hold him, thrives in
his glass environment. This menagerie keeps her busy, and
adds fodder to her new blog coming soon about life with dogs
and cats.
Beginnings
B.J. first began writing in grade
school, with English as her favorite subject and spelling
bees her specialty. A personal diary was her journal, hidden
under her mattress during her teenage years. Her penned
thoughts filled numerous notepads (which she still has in a
box in the garage) but a computer is her medium of choice
today. She admits that a lot of choices are scary at first,
like signing up for a writing class, joining a writers
group, or submitting a first novel to an agent for
consideration. She plunged into the deep blue sea, took a
chance with her writing, and has been blessed abundantly.
More Photos
B.J. enrolled in a photography class
many years ago and still enjoys snapping a picture or two.
For a peek at some of her photography, click
here.
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