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Homemade Gifts for 2013

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This year for Christmas I made a number of gifts instead. It helped on cost and I personally love getting a homemade gift. The items for this year were slippers, two of my writings and a dessert I only make at Christmas time. My son calls it the Christmas dessert of death due to the sugar and calories in it.

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The slippers tend to take me 2 ½ weeks to make if my hands are not hurting too much . The dessert is quick and easy, maybe 1 minute to put together and 10 minutes to cook. The writings well those as you all know takes much longer. Happily the gifts were received well and the people appreciated the effort. That was what it was all about. Making others happy at this time of year from something I made, and making the gifts a little extra special.

Merry Christmas every one. May the holidays be full of joy, peace and rest.

Author, Celebration, Literary Grant

Literary Grant: I won

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I have never ever applied for a grant of any kind. Yet this year I heard of a literary grant being offered from our Art Council in town. Figured it couldn’t hurt to attend one of the workshops I learned some key tips on how to make the application shine.

I decided to apply for all they could say was no. So by August 25th I filled out the forms, got recommendations from a few people, scanned and printed the budget supported materials that would be in the budget plan and dotted my i’s and crossed my t’s. The grant would run for the entire year of 2014. The waiting game began. I did not literally count the days, we all have lives.

One day in November I walked to my mailbox to find a letter from the council. I dropped all the letters I had in my hand to the payment as I opened it up. Anyone driving or walking by would have seen a craze woman looking at the sky with tears in her eyes as her mail surrounded her at her feet. Only seven people were selected from my county and I was one of them. This has blown me away. I can add this to my resume of accomplishments. The goal of this grant was people in the literary field and how to advance their career to the next level.

I feel truly fortunate that they felt my application deserved the funds that were requested to help me on my next journey. It has given me motivation to try for more grants. For again all they can say is no, right?

Featured Author, Tracy James Jones, Writer

Featured Author: Tracy James Jones

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Tracy James Jones from Dallas and Waxahachie, Texas, is a blogger, book reviewer, indie author, former actor & artist who writes multicultural romantic drama. Literary portfolio includes four published novels, a collection of short stories, and two original screenplay projects. “Writing is a passion that has been a part of my whole life. Being an independent author allows me to do it my own way.”

MyBlog:“Let’s Talk About Book’s”– is a public forum used to showcase, promote, and support all aspects of Independent & Traditional Literary Entertainment.

My Writing: No matter which of my novels or short stories are reviewed, someone will always say that my work is very thought-provoking as it opens your eyes to social issues that are often overlooked. I like that. It is my honor to give a voice to those who are barely seen, misunderstood, and hardly ever heard. I know how that is because I was one of them. Knowing my work is challenging to that condition makes it all worthwhile.

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“Secrets & Lies”

(Multicultural Romantic Drama Series)

Nominated for the 2013 eFestival of Words Best of the Independent eBook Award in the “Best Chick Lit/Women’s Literature category.

“Tracy James Jones does an amazing job of capturing emotion. The human drama ‘Secrets & Lies’ is the perfect example of the magic this author can weave with words.”– Best-selling, Award-winning Author Charity Parkerson (Murfreesboro., Tennessee)

“Intrigue, romance, and hidden dark secrets, these are elements that weave an unforgettable story. Tracy James Jones has done just that with an emotional rollercoaster so intense you will not want to let go.” – Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy Author James William Peercy (Denison, Texas)

The Crush Cover

“The Crush” (Flash Fiction)

(Huffington Post & International Baccalaureate Organization Teacher Support Material)

“The voice is powerful, but gentle. That’s tough and you pulled it off perfectly.”– Best-selling Author, Advice Columnist, Blogger, J.D. Mader (San Francisco, Ca.)

“Very soft and beautiful, just like your first crush.” – Bonita Lacey (W., Texas)

Other Acclaim;

  • Guest Judge for the 2013 RONE` (Romance Novel) Awards (Las Vegas)
  • Featured in the International Indie-Vengeance Day Author Event (Dallas)

Contact: http://tracyjamesjones.wordpress.com/