Jean Ann Williams | Author

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 […]

I’m coming closer to the end of all I can do ‘at this time’ to create a story I hope readers will enjoy. I’m on my second set of edits, and I’m a third of the way through. But. The edits are far from completed. Once I’m finished, I will pass this manuscript on to […]

Making butter is the easiest dairy to make. I learned it when I was a child at age 12, when I milked a cow. I had to rise at 5:30 on school days to milk. My cow was a beautiful cream-colored Guernsey. She became too scary for me, though, as she was huge and liked […]

As I studied the craft of writing over the first fifteen years, the books on craft shouted, “Write what you know!” I took this to heart. It actually made me smile, this advice. I had a treasure chest full of life experiences already at the age of forty when I began my writing journey. Story […]