Jean Ann Williams | Author

I’m posting a day early because my husband and I are going elk hunting this weekend. Now when I say elk hunting, this is the elderly folks type of hunting. No steep canyons for us! I found a large area where elk have been bedding down. So we know where to go. There’s a nice […]

And you thought only movies have deleted scenes? Not so. At the end of the edits for “Sincerely Claire” I was including my editor’s suggestions into the story. Until, I stopped dead in my tracks in an early chapter. The story was going along at a perfect pace, the tension upping as the story unfolded. […]

It has been a very long month since I posted here. The last stages of edits, formatting the book, testing the book cover is the correct dimensions is always hard. And it nevers goes off without a few hitches, so the reason I have not posted. Finally though, the paperback version of “Sincerely Claire” released […]

I confess! I still have a whole lot to learn, especially about overuse of names and being an expert on Deep Point of View. Below is one page of my editor’s suggestions. I still have a lot of work ahead on “Sincerely Claire.” Prayer for me to make my deadline would be a blessing! “SINCERELY […]

Before I begin the last part of becoming a storyteller, I have to say there are two main necessities to write a great story. First you have to weave an interesting tale. Second, you have to be willing to edit your work, and have professional editors edit your work when you’ve gotten it as good […]

We’ve had a lot going on since I last wrote, and I’m sorry I didn’t send a newsletter these past few weeks. From everything I’ve read from testimonials of the storytellers, they don’t wake one morning and decide to write. They evolve and can begin at a very early age. Writing unreadable letters with crayons […]

I have vague memories of this third birthday like my excitement of this life-sized doll given to me by my grandparents, Nanny and Papa. So, I remember snatches of feelings from age three onward. One of my very first memories was around this third birthday, when my mother, a mere 18 years old, danced in […]

There’s always something writing related to accomplish while a self-published author waits for the first round of editorial edits from her editor. In order to help with marketing a new release, I order paraphernalia or so called accessory items which helps promote the book. All of these items depict the art of the book cover, […]

I hope everyone had a good week. Mine has been interesting to say the least. This Friday’s article will be short as I’m having to sit on the sofa and ice my knee at least every two hours. This is what I’ve decided about life: Growing old is not for sissies. Ha! Today, I’d like […]

My sequel to “Just Claire” is now out on its editorial rounds. Both editors have edited the first chapter. Now I may share it on social media. This gives readers an idea of the story. Also, it’s a way to give possible reader/reviewers an idea if they want to take on this task of giving […]