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Have fun and be determined.
Have fun and be determined.
Today’s featured award-winning author is a first generation Canadian, grandmother, book lover, world traveler, developmental editor, and editorial consultant, Jane Baird Warren. Jane and I had a fun chat about her book, “How to Be a Goldfish”, her journey of becoming a writer, the challenges of writing a second book, and more!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
3 big lessons learned from traveling the globe
Why determination is a requirement to be a successful author
Her advice for aspiring writers
Jane’s Site: https://www.janebairdwarren.com/
Jane’s Books: https://a.co/d/eCh5XY7
The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/
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